Banishree Scholarship (Odisha) Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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Visit official SSEPD Portal at https://ssepd.odisha.gov.in/ or State Scholarship Portal at https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/
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On homepage click on Banishree Scholarship option
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Click on New Application and then Proceed button
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Complete Aadhaar-based verification by entering Aadhaar number
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Fill application form with complete details: Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Type of Disability, Age, Police Station, District, Subdivision, Block, Village/Town, Citizenship status, Caste category
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Enter educational details: Institution name, Course, Class/Year
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Upload all required documents: Disability certificate, Income certificate, Last marksheet, Bank details, Photograph
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Enter bank account details: Account number, Account holder name, IFSC code, MICR code
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Review all entered information carefully
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Click Submit button to complete application
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Download and print acknowledgment receipt with application number
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For offline application: Visit Sub-Collector, Block Development Officer, or Head of Institution to obtain form
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Fill offline form and attach documents, submit at same office
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Track application status using application number on portal
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.