Odisha GovernmentStudents2026-27 applications opened 29 Jul 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship (Odisha)
Help with fees after Class 10
A scholarship for SC, ST, OBC, SEBC and EBC students studying after Class 10 — Plus 2, ITI, degree and technical courses. Apply online.
💰 What you get
- Help with fees and study costs, paid to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account (DBT).
- The amount depends on your course and category — see the portal.
✅ Who can apply
- ✔ST, SC, OBC, SEBC or EBC students who live permanently in Odisha.
- ✔Studying after Class 10 in a government or recognised institute.
- ✔Family income from all sources is ₹2.5 lakh a year or less.
- ✔OBC/SEBC/EBC students: more than 50% marks in the last exam.
❌ Who cannot
- ✘Families earning more than ₹2.5 lakh a year.
- ✘OBC/SEBC/EBC students with 50% or less in the last exam.
🪜 How to apply, step by step
- 1Go to scholarship.odisha.gov.in and register with Aadhaar OTP.
- 2Choose Post-Matric, fill in the form and upload your documents.
- 3Submit before the last date — your college checks it and forwards it.
- 4After approval the money goes to your Aadhaar-linked bank account. Check the link at resident.uidai.gov.in/bank-mapper.
📌 Good to know
- The 2026-27 last date was reported as extended to 30 Oct 2026 — check the portal today.
- Pre-matric scholarships (Class 9–10) are on the same portal.