Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)
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The previous application cycle (2025–26) closed on 31 December 2025. The upcoming 2026–27 cycle is expected to open soon. We will update the links here as soon as the official notification is released.
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The Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC students in Odisha provides financial assistance covering tuition fees plus monthly maintenance allowance for students from Other Backward Classes families with income below ₹2.5 lakh who scored minimum 50% marks pursuing post-matriculation education.
Benefits & Financial Support
Inclusions
Tuition fee reimbursement, Admission fee coverage, Library and sports fee, Monthly maintenance allowance ₹350 for day scholars or ₹750 for hostellers, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student bank account
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 50% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Based on category eligibility (OBC/SEBC), minimum academic performance of 50% marks in the last qualifying examination, and family annual income limit of up to ₹2.5 lakh
Verified by institutions and district welfare officers.
Renewal Policy
Renewals do not require a new registration
Students must apply using existing login credentials on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, showing proof of passing the previous academic year without backlogs, maintaining required attendance, and continuous enrollment.
Application Process
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Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Click Student Login or Register with Aadhaar
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Select OBC/SEBC category and fill application form
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Upload required documents in PDF format (max 500 KB each)
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Submit application before December 31
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Track status through portal using login credentials
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 December 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
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Who is eligible for the OBC/SEBC Post Matric Scholarship in Odisha?
Permanent residents of Odisha belonging to the OBC or SEBC category, studying in post-matriculation courses with a minimum of 50% marks in the last qualifying exam and a family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
Q.What are the benefits of this scholarship?
It provides full reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable tuition fees and a maintenance allowance ranging from ₹380 to ₹1,200 per month depending on course level and residency (hosteller or day scholar).
Q.How do I renew my scholarship?
Apply online on the State Scholarship Portal using your existing login credentials. Do not register as a new user. You must have passed the previous year's exams.
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