e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selection is based on merit (marks obtained in Class 12 CHSE Odisha or equivalent exam with a minimum of 55%) and family income criteria (annual parental income must not exceed ₹8,0,000).
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 e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Q.Who can apply for the e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship?
Meritorious students who are permanent residents of Odisha, have secured at least 55% in Class 12, are pursuing regular undergraduate degree courses, and whose annual family income is ₹8 lakh or less.
Q.How much is the scholarship amount?
Eligible UG students receive ₹10,000 per annum for the duration of their 3-year course.
Q.How are the scholarship funds disbursed?
Funds are transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after validation by the educational institution.