Odisha Scholarship 2026 — Apply Online at scholarship.odisha.gov.in, All 17 Schemes, Eligibility & Documents

Odisha Scholarship 2026 — Apply Online at scholarship.odisha.gov.in

Are you an Odisha student struggling with education expenses? The Government of Odisha has a powerful solution — the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (OSSP) at scholarship.odisha.gov.in. This single-window portal brings together 17 scholarship schemes from multiple government departments, so you can apply for financial aid without visiting different offices.

The portal has already processed millions of applications and disbursed over ₹5,000 crore in scholarship aid annually — making it one of the most impactful education support programmes in Eastern India.

Currently active scheme: The Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship application form is open right now with last date 31 July 2026. Eligible students should apply immediately!

This complete guide covers all 17 schemes, eligibility, documents required, and a full step-by-step apply process.

🟢 Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship — APPLY NOW at scholarship.odisha.gov.in. Last date: 31 July 2026!

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What is the Odisha State Scholarship Portal?

The Odisha State Scholarship Portal (OSSP) at scholarship.odisha.gov.in is a centralised, digital platform launched by the Government of Odisha to streamline scholarship applications for students across the state. Before this portal existed, students had to apply separately to different departments — a time-consuming and confusing process.

The portal offers several powerful features:

One registration — apply for multiple schemes through a single login
21 schemes from 6 departments accessible through one interface
Integration with SAMS — academic records verified automatically
Integration with e-District Portal — income and caste certificates verified online
Real-time status tracking — check your application status anytime
DBT payment — scholarship amount transferred directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account
Freeship Card — once issued, remains valid for the entire course duration

All 17 Scholarship Schemes — Odisha State Scholarship Portal 2026

Category 1 — Pre-Matric Scholarships (Class 1 to 10)

Scheme	Category	Class	Amount
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students	SC	Class 3–10	As per scheme rules
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students	ST	Class 3–10	As per scheme rules
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students	OBC/SEBC	Class 1–10	As per scheme rules
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	Minority	Class 1–10	As per NSP norms

Category 2 — Post-Matric Scholarships (Class 11 onwards)

Scheme	Category	Level	Amount
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students	SC	Class 11 to PhD	Full tuition + maintenance
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students	ST	Class 11 to PhD	Full tuition + maintenance
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students	OBC/SEBC	Class 11 to PG	As per scheme rules
Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students	EBC (General)	Class 11 to PG	As per scheme rules

Category 3 — Special Scholarships

Scheme	Category	Details
Banishree Scholarship	PwD students	For students with 40%+ disability — all categories
e-Medhabruti Scholarship	Merit-based	All categories — for meritorious students
BOC (Building & Other Construction Workers) Scholarship	Children of BOC workers	Class 1 to PG level
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship	Children of construction workers	ACTIVE NOW — Last date 31 July 2026
Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (Laptop DBT)	Class 11–12 Maths students	Laptop or DBT — CHSE Odisha students

Category 4 — Minority & Other Scholarships

Scheme	Category	Details
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	Minority students	Class 1–10
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	Minority students	Class 11 to PG
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities	Minority students	Professional & technical courses

Note: Scheme availability and deadlines change each academic year. Always check scholarship.odisha.gov.in for the latest active schemes and current deadlines.

Currently Active Scheme — Apply Right Now!

Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship 2026

Field	Details
Scheme Name	Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship
Eligibility	Children of registered Building & Other Construction Workers in Odisha
Class	Class 1 to Post-Graduation (all levels)
Last Date	31 July 2026
Application	scholarship.odisha.gov.in

If your parent or guardian is a registered construction worker in Odisha — apply for this scholarship immediately. Last date is 31 July 2026!

Odisha Scholarship 2026 — Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility for Most Schemes

The following general criteria apply across most scholarship schemes on the portal. Students must meet ALL of these:

Must be a permanent resident of Odisha — verified via Aadhaar or ration card
Must be enrolled in a government-recognised school, college, university, or vocational institute in Odisha or elsewhere in India
Must have an active Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT payment
Family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum for most schemes (₹6 lakh for merit-cum-means scholarships)
Must belong to the eligible category for the specific scheme (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC/Minority/PwD)

Scheme-Specific Eligibility

Scheme	Category	Income Limit
Post-Matric SC/ST	SC / ST	No income limit
Post-Matric OBC/SEBC	OBC / SEBC	₹1 lakh per annum
Post-Matric EBC	General / EBC	₹2.5 lakh per annum
Banishree	PwD (40%+ disability)	₹2.5 lakh per annum
e-Medhabruti	All categories (merit-based)	Varies
Minorities	Religious minorities	₹2 lakh per annum
Merit-cum-Means (Minority)	Religious minorities	₹6 lakh per annum

Documents Required for Odisha Scholarship 2026

Keep all these documents ready in PDF or JPG format (max 200 KB each) before applying:

Aadhaar Card — mandatory for authentication and verification
Bank Passbook (first page) — Aadhaar-linked account, showing IFSC code and account number
Caste Certificate — issued by Tehsildar or equivalent (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC candidates)
Income Certificate — from local revenue officer — family income for previous financial year
Marksheet of Previous Qualifying Exam — Class 10 for post-matric, Class 8 for pre-matric
Admission / Enrolment Certificate from current institution
Bonafide Certificate from current school/college
PwD Certificate (for Banishree Scholarship — disability 40% or more)
Passport size photograph — recent, colour, white background
Mobile Number registered with Aadhaar (for OTP)
Email ID (for login and updates)

Important: All documents must be valid and up to date. Expired caste or income certificates will lead to rejection of the application.

Odisha Scholarship 2026 — Step by Step Apply Online

Follow these steps carefully at scholarship.odisha.gov.in:

Step 1 — Registration (New Students)

Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Click on "New User Registration"
Enter your Aadhaar Number and verify with OTP sent to Aadhaar-registered mobile
Fill in your basic profile details — name, date of birth, address, bank account
Create a username and password — note them carefully
Registration complete ✅

Step 2 — Login

Click on "Login" on the homepage
Enter your username and password
Dashboard will open showing available schemes

Step 3 — Choose Your Scheme

Click on "Apply for Scholarship"
Browse the list of active schemes
Check eligibility for each scheme carefully
Click "Apply" on the scheme you are eligible for

Step 4 — Fill Application Form

Your profile details will auto-fill from registration
Fill in academic details — institution name, course, year, roll number
Enter marks / percentage from previous qualifying exam
Select your category — SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC/Minority
Fill in bank account details (if not already filled)

Step 5 — Upload Documents

Upload all required documents one by one
Format: PDF or JPG only
File size: Maximum 200 KB per document
Make sure each document is clear and readable

Step 6 — Submit Application

Review the complete application carefully
Click "Submit"
Download and print the Application Receipt / Acknowledgment Slip
Note your Application Reference Number

Step 7 — Institution Verification

After submission, your application goes to your school/college
The institution head verifies your documents online
After institution verification, application goes to the district authority
Track status regularly at scholarship.odisha.gov.in

How to Check Odisha Scholarship Application Status

Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Click on "Track Application" or "Check Status"
Enter your Application Reference Number / Registration ID
Enter your date of birth
Click Submit — your current status will appear

Status stages:

Application Submitted ✅
Under Institution Verification ⏳
Verified by Institution ✅
Under District Authority Review ⏳
Approved ✅
Payment Processed — DBT to bank account ✅

Freeship Card — What Is It and Who Gets It?

A Freeship Card is a declaration by the Government that a student is eligible for scholarship under Post-Matric Scholarship schemes of the ST & SC Development Department.

From AY 2021-22 onwards, Freeship Card is issued to all fresh applicants
Once issued, the Freeship Card remains valid for the entire course duration — no need to renew every year
Eligible SC and ST students apply for the Freeship Card on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal by providing their income certificate and caste certificate

Common Problems and Solutions

Problem	Solution
OTP not received	Check Aadhaar-registered mobile — update if needed at nearest Aadhaar centre
Income certificate expired	Get a fresh income certificate from local revenue officer (Tehsildar)
Application rejected by institution	Contact institution head — verify all documents are correct
Bank account not Aadhaar-linked	Visit your bank immediately and complete Aadhaar seeding
Marksheet not uploading	Compress file size to under 200 KB using online tools
Status stuck at institution	Personally follow up with school/college administration
Payment not received despite approval	Call scholarship helpline — check bank account details

Important Dates — Odisha Scholarship 2026

Scheme	Status	Last Date
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana	🟢 ACTIVE — Apply Now	31 July 2026
Post-Matric SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC	Dates on portal	Check scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Pre-Matric SC/ST/OBC	Dates on portal	Check scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Banishree Scholarship	Dates on portal	Check scholarship.odisha.gov.in
e-Medhabruti Scholarship	Dates on portal	Check scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Godabarisha Vidyarthi (Laptop DBT)	Dates on portal	Check scholarship.odisha.gov.in

Check scholarship.odisha.gov.in regularly — new schemes open and close throughout the year. When a scheme opens, apply immediately — do not wait for the last date.

Important Links

Link	Details
Official Scholarship Portal	scholarship.odisha.gov.in
New User Registration	scholarship.odisha.gov.in → Register
Student Login	scholarship.odisha.gov.in → Login
Track Application Status	scholarship.odisha.gov.in → Track Application
Nirman Shramik Apply	scholarship.odisha.gov.in (Active now)
NSP National Scholarship Portal	scholarships.gov.in
e-District Odisha (for certificates)	edistrict.odisha.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How to apply for Odisha Scholarship 2026? Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in → click New User Registration → verify with Aadhaar OTP → complete profile → login → choose eligible scheme → fill form → upload documents → submit. Amount is transferred directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Q2. Which Odisha scholarship is currently active in 2026? The Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship is currently active with last date 31 July 2026. Other schemes will open at different times — check scholarship.odisha.gov.in regularly for updates.

Q3. How many scholarship schemes are available on the Odisha portal? The Odisha State Scholarship Portal offers 17 scholarship schemes covering SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EBC, Minority, PwD, and merit-based categories from Class 1 to PhD level.

Q4. What is the income limit for Odisha scholarship 2026? For most schemes, family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum. For merit-cum-means scholarships it is ₹6 lakh per annum. SC and ST Post-Matric scholarships have no income limit.

Q5. What is the Freeship Card in Odisha Scholarship? A Freeship Card is a government declaration that a student is eligible for Post-Matric scholarships under the ST & SC Development Department. Once issued, it remains valid for the entire course duration — no annual renewal needed.

Q6. How is Odisha scholarship amount paid? All scholarship amounts are paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) — directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account. No cash or cheque payments.

Q7. What to do if Odisha scholarship status is stuck at institution verification? Personally follow up with your school or college administration. The institution head needs to verify your application online. If unresolved, contact the district scholarship authority or call the helpline on scholarship.odisha.gov.in.

Conclusion

The Odisha State Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in is a lifeline for thousands of Odisha students who need financial support to continue their education. With 17 schemes covering SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EBC, minority, PwD, and meritorious students from Class 1 to PhD — there is a scholarship for almost every eligible student in Odisha.

The Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship is open right now with last date 31 July 2026 — if your parent is a registered construction worker, apply immediately at scholarship.odisha.gov.in. For all other schemes, check the portal regularly and apply as soon as your scheme opens!

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Last Updated: 29 May 2026 | Source: scholarship.odisha.gov.in — Official Odisha State Scholarship Portal, Government of Odisha

Odisha Scholarship 2026 — Apply Online at scholarship.odisha.gov.in, All 17 Schemes, Eligibility & Documents