Banishree Scholarship (Odisha) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar card
- Disability Certificate issued by Medical Board (must show 40% or more disability)
- Last examination marksheet attested by Head of Institution or gazetted officer
- Income Certificate issued by Tahasildar or competent authority (Not required for BPL families)
- Residence certificate or proof of Odisha residency
- Bank passbook with account number and IFSC code (students above 18 must have individual account
- minors need joint account with parent/guardian)
- Recent passport size photograph
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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.