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The Post Matric Scholarship Odisha 2025–26 is one of the major financial support schemes for students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, and EBC categories. The scholarship is managed by the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.
Every year, thousands of students receive financial assistance directly in their bank accounts. If you haven’t applied yet, there is good news — the last date to apply has been extended.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
To be eligible for the Post Matric Scholarship Odisha 2025:
- You must be a resident of Odisha
- You must belong to SC / ST / OBC / SEBC / EBC
Income limit:
- SC & ST → No income limit
- OBC / SEBC / EBC → Family income must be ₹2,50,000 or less (FY 2024–25 certificate)
- You must be studying in a post-matric course (Class 11 or above)
- You must not be receiving any other full tuition scholarship
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Scholarship Amount (Day Scholar & Hosteller)
| Group | Courses | Day Scholar | Hosteller |
| I | Engineering, Medical, MBA, MCA, CA etc. | ₹10,000 – ₹12,000 | ₹18,000 – ₹20,000 + tuition |
| II | Nursing, B.Pharm, B.Ed, Agriculture etc. | 8,000 – ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 – ₹15,000 + tuition |
| III | ITI, Diploma, Polytechnic | ₹7,000 – ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 – ₹12,000 |
| IV | +2 & +3 (Arts/Science/Commerce) | ₹5,300 – ₹6,500 | ₹8,500 – ₹10,000 |
Additional Benefit:
Physically/visually challenged students get ₹1,200–₹2,400 extra per year.
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
1. Visit the official portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
2. Click on “Apply Online”
3. If you are new, select “Register Here”
4. Fill all details — personal, academic, bank, and income
5. Upload all documents in PDF format (max 500 KB each)
6. Submit the form and note your Application ID
7. Take a printout and submit it to your college (if required)
8. The institute will verify → DWO will approve → Money will be sent through PFMS
Documents Required (2025–26)
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate (2024–25)
- Domicile / Residence Certificate
- Previous year’s Marksheet
- Admission Receipt & Current Year Fee Receipt
- Bank Passbook (first page, Aadhaar-linked)
- Hostel Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photo
How to Check Application Status
1. Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in
2. Click “Know Your Status”
3. Enter Aadhaar Number or Application ID
If your status shows “Forwarded to Institute” for too long, contact your college.
⭐ New Updated Date (Extended Deadline)
- Earlier Last Date: 30 November 2025
- New Extended Last Date: 31 December 2025
Students should apply as early as possible to avoid last-minute server issues.
Common Mistakes That Lead to Rejection
- Bank account not linked with Aadhaar → Link it immediately
- Name mismatch in Aadhaar, Bank, or Certificates → Correct the mismatch
- Old income certificate uploaded → Use FY 2024–25 only
- Wrong course group selected → Check the official course list
- PDF more than 500 KB → Compress and upload
- Renewal student applying as Fresh → Always choose Renewal
Payment Timeline
- Money is transferred through PFMS directly to your bank
- Pending payments of 2023–24 and 2024–25 are still being released (as of Nov 2025)
- Payments for 2025–26 are expected from April–May 2026
Helpline
- Phone: 0674-2391780 / 0674-2391328
Contact your District Welfare Officer for local support
Final Note
The Post Matric Scholarship Odisha is a major support system for students from weaker financial backgrounds. Since the application date is extended, make sure you apply before the final deadline and keep your documents ready to avoid issues.
Karunakar Mohanta is the creator of OdiaYojana.in, a leading blog that provides the latest updates on government schemes, scholarships, and official notifications in Odia. With a mission to simplify complex government information, he helps Odia citizens stay informed and empowered. Follow him to stay updated on PM Yojanas, state benefits, and important deadlines.