Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (Odisha Laptop Incentive Scheme)
Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha · Odisha
| Scheme Name | Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (Odisha Laptop Incentive Scheme) |
| Provided By | Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 12 pass (Higher Secondary) · Odisha residents · No income limit |
About the Program
The Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana provides ₹30,000 to meritorious Class 12 students in Odisha. It supports their higher education by enabling laptop purchases for digital learning.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹30k+
One-time financial assistance of ₹30,000.
Financial assistance to purchase a laptop for higher education and digital learning needs.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Class 12 pass (Higher Secondary) |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Minimum Marks | 60% |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | All (with reservations for SC and ST students) |
| Domicile State | Odisha |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Passport-size photograph
- ✓Class 12 marksheet
- ✓Class 12 admit card/hall ticket
- ✓Caste certificate (if applicable)
- ✓Address proof or Odisha domicile/residence certificate
- ✓Student's bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded and NPCI-mapped)
- ✓Student identity card (if required)
Selection Process
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Selection is based on merit (marks obtained in Class 12) and fixed distribution of seats across blocks, urban local bodies, districts, streams, and categories
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Preference is given to students securing 60% or more marks
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A list of selected beneficiaries is uploaded on the official website and State Scholarship Portal.
Renewal Policy
One-time award
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Visit the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (scholarship.odisha.gov.in).
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Create an account using an Aadhaar number and the mobile number linked to it.
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Log in with the registered details.
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Check eligibility conditions and fill in the required information.
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Upload necessary documents, including bank passbook details.
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Review the information and submit the application online.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the Odisha Laptop Scheme?
The Odisha Laptop Scheme, officially known as Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana, is a scholarship by the Government of Odisha that provides ₹30,000 as one-time financial assistance to meritorious Class 12 pass-out students for purchasing a laptop.
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Students who are domicile residents of Odisha and have passed the Class 12 (Higher Secondary Examination from CHSE, Odisha) or Upashastri examination from Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Puri, are eligible. Preference is given to those with 60% or more marks.
How can I apply for the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana?
Eligible students must apply online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (scholarship.odisha.gov.in). The process involves creating an account, logging in, filling out details, and uploading required documents.
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