Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on validation of orphan status (loss of both parents or single bread-earning parent) by the DCPO/CWC, and parental/guardian income ≤ ₹8.0 Lakh.
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 Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Q.Who is eligible for the Green Passage Scheme in Odisha?
Orphan students who have lost both parents, single parent, or whose biological/adoptive parents are deceased, and who are pursuing higher education in recognized institutions in Odisha are eligible.
Q.What educational benefits does the Green Passage Scheme provide?
The scheme provides a complete waiver of application, admission, tuition, examination, laboratory, library, and hostel fees in government institutions. For non-government unaided institutions, reimbursement is capped at ₹5,00,000 for the entire course.
Q.What is the family income limit for the Green Passage Scheme?
The annual income of the surviving parent or legal guardian must not exceed ₹8,00,000 (8 Lakh) to qualify for the scheme's benefits.