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e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)

Government of Odisha
Odisha
Deadline: 4 Nov 2025 (Closed)

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About the Program

The e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship provides ₹15,000 per year for 2 years to meritorious Odisha students pursuing postgraduate courses in Arts Commerce Science with minimum 55% marks in graduation and family income below ₹8 lakh annually.

Benefits & Financial Support

Total scholarship amount
₹15k+

₹15,000 per annum for 2 years. Transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Inclusions

Annual scholarship of ₹15,000 for 2 years, Total benefit ₹30,000 for complete PG course, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student bank account, Covers tuition and educational expenses, Automatic renewal for second year after first year approval, No need to reapply for second year once approved

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Postgraduate (PG)

Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 60% marks required in previous exam.

Financial & Category

Income LimitUp to ₹8.0 Lakh/year
Applicable CategoryGeneral, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EBC

Selection Process

Merit-based selection according to marks in undergraduate degree, with preference to lower family income in case of a tie.

Renewal Policy

  • Auto-renewed for the second year based on verification of continued enrollment and academic progress by the Head of the Institution

  • Student must pass the first-year exam.

Application Process

  • 1

    Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in and register with Aadhaar

  • 2

    Login with credentials received via SMS/email

  • 3

    Select e-Medhabruti PG Merit from Schemes section

  • 4

    Fill application with personal academic bank details

  • 5

    Upload all required documents in PDF format under 2MB

  • 6

    Submit application online

  • 7

    Download and print 2 copies

  • 8

    Submit printed copies to college principal for validation

  • 9

    Track application status on portal

Documents Required

Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate
Income certificate from Tahasildar
Class 10 marksheet
Undergraduate degree marksheet and certificate
Bank passbook front page with IFSC
College ID card or admission letter
Recent passport photo
Signature scan

Important Dates

Application Deadline

4 November 2025

Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.

Scholarship Quick Facts

Provider TypeState Government
Education LevelPostgraduate (PG)
Application ModeForm-only
State/RegionOdisha
Income Limit₹8.0L/yr
Last Verified2026

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.What is the minimum percentage required in graduation to apply for the e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship?

Meritorious students must have secured at least 60% marks in their 3-year degree or equivalent qualifying examination to apply for the PG Merit scholarship.

Q.What is the annual family income limit for the e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship?

The total annual income of the applicant's parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹8,00,000 (INR 8 Lakh).

Q.Is the PG Merit scholarship available to students pursuing distance education?

No, the scholarship is only available to students pursuing regular, full-time postgraduate courses in recognized colleges or universities. Distance learning or open university courses are not eligible.

Help & Contact Support

Official Support

Helpline155335, 1800-345-6770, scholarshiphed@gmail.com

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StatusClosed (Expired)
Last Verified23/6/2026
Apply ModeForm-only

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