Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Direct sanctioning based on ST community status, family income <= ₹2.5 Lakhs, and certificate verification on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
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 Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)
Q.Is there a minimum marks cutoff?
No, ST students only need to pass their previous class. There is no higher percentage cutoff.
Q.How do I check my scholarship payment status?
Log in to the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, click on 'Know Your Status', select 'Application Status', and enter your Aadhaar/Application Number.
Q.What is the family income limit?
The annual household income limit from all sources must be less than or equal to ₹2.5 Lakhs.