e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
🏛️ Government of Odisha•📍 Odisha
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About the Program
The e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship provides ₹15,000 per year for 2 years to meritorious Odisha students pursuing postgraduate courses in Arts Commerce Science with minimum 55% marks in graduation and family income below ₹8 lakh annually.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹15,000 per annum for 2 years. Transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
Inclusions
Annual scholarship of ₹15,000 for 2 years, Total benefit ₹30,000 for complete PG course, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student bank account, Covers tuition and educational expenses, Automatic renewal for second year after first year approval, No need to reapply for second year once approved
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
Direct Answer: To qualify for e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha), applicants must be enrolled in Postgraduate (PG) (General, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EBC). Family annual income must be ≤ ₹8.0 Lakh/year.
Educational Qualification
Postgraduate (PG)
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 60% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Merit-based selection according to marks in undergraduate degree, with preference to lower family income in case of a tie.
Renewal Policy
Auto-renewed for the second year based on verification of continued enrollment and academic progress by the Head of the Institution
Student must pass the first-year exam.
How to Apply Online
Direct Answer: Applications for e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha) must be submitted online via Form-only. Complete eKYC, upload scanned mandatory certificates, and submit before the closing date.
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Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in and register with Aadhaar
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Login with credentials received via SMS/email
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Select e-Medhabruti PG Merit from Schemes section
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Fill application with personal academic bank details
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Upload all required documents in PDF format under 2MB
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Submit application online
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Download and print 2 copies
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Submit printed copies to college principal for validation
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Track application status on portal
Mandatory Documents Checklist
Direct Answer: Key documents required for application include Aadhaar card, Domicile certificate, Income certificate from Tahasildar, Class 10 marksheet. Scans must be in PDF/JPEG format (under 200 KB).
Official Last Date & Timelines
Direct Answer: The official deadline for e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha) is 4 November 2025. Submit your application early to avoid last-minute portal server load.
Application Deadline
4 November 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. What is the minimum percentage required in graduation to apply for the e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship?▼
Meritorious students must have secured at least 60% marks in their 3-year degree or equivalent qualifying examination to apply for the PG Merit scholarship.
Q. What is the annual family income limit for the e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship?▼
The total annual income of the applicant's parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹8,00,000 (INR 8 Lakh).
Q. Is the PG Merit scholarship available to students pursuing distance education?▼
No, the scholarship is only available to students pursuing regular, full-time postgraduate courses in recognized colleges or universities. Distance learning or open university courses are not eligible.
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