Junior Merit Scholarship
Government of Odisha · Odisha
| Scheme Name | Junior Merit Scholarship |
| Provided By | Government of Odisha |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
The Junior Merit Scholarship by the Government of Odisha under e-Medhabruti provides INR 3,000 annually for two years to meritorious Class 11 students from families earning under INR 6 lakh. Open to ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/General/EBC students pursuing regular higher secondary education in recognized Odisha schools. With 10,000 awards split equally between boys and girls, it supports educational expenses via DBT.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹3k+
An annual scholarship of ₹3,000 is provided for two years (Class 11 and 12) to meritorious students. The scholarship is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
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Annual scholarship of INR 3,000 for two years
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Total 10,000 awards equally split between boys and girls
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Supports educational expenses
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Disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank account.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Class 11–12 |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Minimum Marks | 60% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹6.0 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | General |
| Domicile State | Odisha |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Aadhaar card
- ✓Passport-size photo
- ✓Domicile certificate
- ✓Parental income certificate
- ✓HSC/Class 10 marksheet
- ✓Bank account details
- ✓School ID
Selection Process
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Merit-based on Class 10 HSC marks (minimum 60%)
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school validation
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merit list declaration in April (tentative)
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equal boys-girls ratio
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disbursed via DBT in May
Renewal Policy
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Separate application required for Class XII
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renewal window May-June tentative
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Click on Registration and enter Aadhaar number
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Verify via registered mobile/email for User ID and password
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Login, fill the Junior Merit Scholarship application form
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Upload required documents including marksheet, income certificate, domicile
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Submit for school principal verification and validation
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Track application status on portal
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