Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar card
- Death certificate of parent or parents
- Residential certificate proving Odisha domicile
- Income certificate from Tahasildar showing guardian or surviving parent income below ₹8 lakh
- Bank passbook copy with account number and IFSC
- Enrollment proof or admission letter from institution
- Previous educational qualification certificates
- Recent passport size photograph
- Specially Cared Child Certificate or I-Card if COVID-19 orphan
- DCPO certification if child was in Child Care Institution
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Q.Who is eligible for the Green Passage Scheme in Odisha?
Orphan students who have lost both parents, single parent, or whose biological/adoptive parents are deceased, and who are pursuing higher education in recognized institutions in Odisha are eligible.
Q.What educational benefits does the Green Passage Scheme provide?
The scheme provides a complete waiver of application, admission, tuition, examination, laboratory, library, and hostel fees in government institutions. For non-government unaided institutions, reimbursement is capped at ₹5,00,000 for the entire course.
Q.What is the family income limit for the Green Passage Scheme?
The annual income of the surviving parent or legal guardian must not exceed ₹8,00,000 (8 Lakh) to qualify for the scheme's benefits.