State Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (Odisha) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹2,50,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (Odisha)
Q.What is the Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana and who provides it?
It is a financial assistance scheme provided by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, offering ₹20,000 per year to underprivileged students pursuing graduate or postgraduate courses.
Q.What is the family income limit and who belongs to the target group?
The annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakh. The applicant must belong to designated vulnerable categories like HIV/AIDS affected families, manual scavengers, transgender, orphans, single mothers, etc.
Q.Is this scholarship applicable to technical and professional courses?
Yes, students enrolled in regular graduate or postgraduate programs, including technical, professional, and non-professional streams, are eligible to apply.
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