e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
🏛️ Government of Odisha•📍 Odisha
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About the Program
The e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship provides ₹10,000 per year for 3 years to meritorious Odisha students pursuing undergraduate degree courses with minimum 55% marks in Class 12 and family income below ₹8 lakh annually.
Benefits & Financial Support
Eligible UG Merit students receive ₹10,000 per annum for the duration of their 3-year undergraduate course. The scholarship is paid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha[1][5][8].
Inclusions
Annual scholarship of ₹10,000 for 3 years, Total benefit ₹30,000 for complete UG course, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student bank account, Covers tuition and educational expenses, Automatic renewal for course duration after first year approval, No need to reapply annually once approved
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
Direct Answer: To qualify for e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha), applicants must be enrolled in Undergraduate (UG) (General, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EBC). Family annual income must be ≤ ₹8.0 Lakh/year.
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate (UG)
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 55% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selection is district-wise and merit-based, primarily determined by the marks obtained in the Class 12 (qualifying) examination
In case of a tie in marks, candidates with lower parental income are prioritized
The total number of scholarships available for 2025 is approximately 14,500 across all e-Medhabruti categories[1][5].
Renewal Policy
Renewal is annual and subject to continuous enrollment in the undergraduate course, passing the previous academic year without any backlogs, maintaining required attendance, and successful validation by the college principal or head of the institution
Students must re-verify their details on the portal each year[1].
How to Apply Online
Direct Answer: Applications for e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha) must be submitted online via Form-only. Complete eKYC, upload scanned mandatory certificates, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Register
Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in, click 'Registration', enter Aadhaar number, mobile number, name, gender, and DOB. Complete OTP verification and set a password. You will receive an Application ID and Password via SMS/email[1][5]. **
- 2Login
Access the portal using your credentials (received via SMS/email)[1]. **
- 3Select Scheme
Navigate to the 'Schemes' section and select 'e-Medhabruti UG Merit'[1]. **
- 4Fill Form
Complete the application with personal, academic, and bank details. Ensure your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded for DBT[1]. **
- 5Upload Documents
Upload all required documents (Class 12 marksheet, income certificate, Aadhaar, bank passbook, photo) in PDF format (size under 2MB)[1][5]. **
- 6Submit
Submit the form online. Download and print 2 copies of the application[1]. **
- 7Validate
Submit the printed copies to your College Principal/Head of Institution for verification and validation on the portal[1][5]. **
- 8Track
Monitor your application status on the portal dashboard after submission and validation[1][5].
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 UG 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 family income limit to apply for the e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship?▼
The annual family income must be ₹8 lakh (₹8,00,000) or less for the UG Merit category. Note that some general sources mention ₹6 lakh, but the official eligibility for the specific UG Merit scheme states ₹8 lakh[1][5][8].
Q. When is the last date to apply for the 2025-26 academic year, and is the portal open for 2026-27?▼
The application deadline for the 2025-26 academic year was November 4, 2025[1][8]. As of July 2026, the 2025-26 cycle is closed. Students should check the official portal (scholarship.odisha.gov.in) for the opening of the 2026-27 cycle, which typically opens around May-June[1][7].
Q. How will I receive the scholarship money, and what if my bank account is not Aadhaar-seeded?▼
The scholarship amount of ₹10,000 is transferred directly via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary's bank account. It is mandatory that the bank account is Aadhaar-seeded; if not, the transfer may fail, and the student should update their bank details with Aadhaar linkage immediately to ensure receipt[1][5].
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