If you’re a student from Odisha and worried about education expenses — don’t stress. The state government has something super helpful for you: the Odisha State Scholarship Portal 2025.
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Whether you’re in school, college, or doing any professional course, you can apply for multiple scholarships online — all from one place. Sounds convenient, right?
Let’s walk through how this portal works, how to apply, and how to check your status.
🌐 What is Odisha State Scholarship Portal?
The Odisha State Scholarship Portal is a centralized platform launched by the Government of Odisha where students can apply for different government scholarships in one place.
Website: 👉 https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
It covers schemes run by multiple departments like:
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ST & SC Development Department
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Higher Education Department
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Labour & ESI Department
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School & Mass Education
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Skill Development & Technical Education
So yeah, it doesn’t matter if you’re in school, ITI, diploma, UG, PG or any technical course — this portal has something for everyone.
🎯 Who Can Apply?
You’re eligible to apply if:
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You’re a permanent resident of Odisha
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Studying in a recognized institution
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Belong to SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC/Minority categories (depends on the scheme)
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Family income is within the limit set by that scholarship scheme (varies)
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Have Aadhaar and a bank account (preferably Aadhaar-linked)
📝 Popular Scholarships on Odisha State Scholarship Portal
Here are a few of the most applied ones:
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PRERANA Post Matric Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC students)
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Biju Yuba Sashaktikaran Yojana (for meritorious students)
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Medhabruti Scholarship
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Labour Welfare Scholarship
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Senior Merit & PG Merit Scholarships
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Technical & Professional Education Scholarships
Each has different eligibility, so always read the guidelines before applying.
🖥️ How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
Alright, now let’s break it down simply:
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Click on “Registration” if you’re new
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Fill in your basic details and verify with OTP
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Login with your credentials
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Go to “Apply Scholarship” section
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Select your scheme and fill out the form
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Upload required documents (keep them scanned & ready)
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Submit and note your Application ID
You’ll also get updates on your registered mobile/email.
📄 Documents You May Need
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Aadhaar card
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Recent passport-size photo
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Income certificate
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Caste certificate
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Marksheet of last qualifying exam
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Bank passbook (student’s name)
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Bonafide certificate from institute
Pro tip: Scan your documents properly, no blurry images — otherwise your form might get rejected.
🔍 How to Check Scholarship Status on Odisha Portal
Already applied? Here’s how to track your scholarship status:
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Login to scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Go to “Track Application Status”
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Enter your Application ID or Aadhaar number
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Hit submit — your current status will show (like pending, verified, approved, etc.)
It’s good to keep checking every 10–15 days during the disbursement period.
💡 Helpful Tips
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Apply as early as possible — servers get busy near deadline
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Double-check your bank & Aadhaar details
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Use a desktop or laptop for smoother form submission
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Talk to your school/college admin if stuck
🏁 Final Words
The Odisha State Scholarship Portal 2025 is a great initiative to support students who really need it. If you’re eligible and haven’t applied yet — go for it. It’s your right, and the process is honestly not that hard.
So open your laptop, get your documents ready, and apply today. Your future self will thank you later 😊