Banishree Scholarship (Odisha) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on verification of benchmark disability (≥ 40% certified by medical board) and annual family income ≤ ₹60,000.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Banishree Scholarship (Odisha)
Q.Who is eligible to apply for the Banishree Scholarship in Odisha?
Bona fide students of Odisha with a minimum of 40% benchmark disability (certified by a medical board / UDID) whose family income does not exceed ₹60,000 per annum are eligible.
Q.What are the scholarship rates for different levels of education under the Banishree Scheme?
Primary students (Class I-V) receive ₹400/month, Middle & High School students (Class VI-X) receive ₹500/month, College students (Plus-II & Plus-III) receive ₹600/month, and Post-Graduate/Technical/Vocational students receive ₹700/month.
Q.Are there additional allowances provided under this scholarship?
Yes, visually impaired students can receive a Reader's Allowance, and orthopedically handicapped students can get a Transport Allowance under specific departmental conditions.