The Odisha State Scholarship Portal (scholarship.odisha.gov.in) is your single gateway to over 21 government scholarship schemes and the 2026 deadline is closer than you think.
If you’re an ST, SC, OBC, SEBC, EBC, or merit-based student in Odisha, this article tells you everything. The last date. The documents. The exact steps to apply. And the common errors that get applications rejected with real fixes.
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What Is the Odisha State Scholarship Portal?
The Odisha State Scholarship Portal officially known as PRERANA, is the Government of Odisha’s centralized digital platform for scholarship applications.
It runs at scholarship.odisha.gov.in and covers 21 scholarship schemes across 6 government departments. Before this portal existed, students had to visit multiple offices and submit paper applications to different ministries.
Now you do it all in one place online.
Here’s what you need to know: the portal uses Aadhaar-based authentication and sends scholarship money directly to your bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). No middlemen. No delays from paperwork queues.
The portal processes over ₹5,000 crore in annual educational aid. That money is meant for you.
Important Dates: State Scholarship Portal Last Date 2026
The state scholarship portal last date for the 2025-26 academic cycle was officially extended multiple times. Here’s the complete timeline you need to track:
Which Scholarship Is Right for You? Full Scheme Overview
Let me break this down by department. Six departments run scholarships on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Here’s your quick-reference map:
| Department | Target Students | Key Schemes |
|---|---|---|
| ST & SC Development, MBW | ST, SC, OBC, SEBC, EBC students | Post-Matric Scholarship (all categories) |
| Higher Education | Merit-based UG/PG/Technical students | e-Medhabruti, Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana, Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti |
| Labour & ESI | Children of registered construction workers (BOCW) | Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana |
| Skill Development & Technical Education | Female students, orphans | Sudakshya for Girls, Green Passage |
| Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment | Children of KALIA-registered farmers | KALIA Scholarship, Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana |
| School & Mass Education | High-merit students at primary/secondary level | Junior Merit Scholarship |
Post-Matric Scholarship: The Most Applied Scheme
This is the big one. It covers students from Class 11 through Postgraduation, including ITI, Diploma, and professional courses.
Income limits:
- ST and SC students: No upper income limit for basic maintenance grants
- OBC, SEBC, EBC students: Family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/year
- OBC/SEBC/EBC students also need minimum 50% marks in the previous exam
How much will you get?
| Course Group | Day Scholar (₹/Year) | Hosteller (₹/Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Group I (MBBS, B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA) | ₹10,000–₹12,000 | ₹18,000–₹20,000 + tuition fees |
| Group II (B.Pharm, Nursing, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Ed) | ₹8,000–₹10,000 | ₹12,000–₹15,000 + tuition fees |
| Group III (Diploma, Polytechnic, ITI) | ₹7,000–₹8,000 | ₹10,000–₹12,000 |
| Group IV (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., PG) | ₹1,500/month | As per institutional guidelines |
| Higher Secondary (Class 11–12) | ₹1,000/month | As per institutional guidelines |
e-Medhabruti: For Merit Students
This scheme is for high-performing students entering UG, PG, and approved technical/professional courses. Key facts:
- Family income ceiling: ₹8,00,000/year (much higher than Post-Matric)
- PG applicants need minimum 55% marks in their undergraduate degree
- Technical/professional students get ₹20,000/year
- Excludes distance learning, open universities, and correspondence students
KALIA Scholarship: For Farmers’ Children
Children of farmers registered under the KALIA scheme get near-100% coverage of tuition, hostel, and institutional fees paid directly via DBT.
Plus monthly maintenance: ₹1,200/month for degree students, ₹1,000/month for diploma/polytechnic/ITI students.
Strict rule: You cannot hold any other state or central scholarship simultaneously.
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana: For Construction Workers’ Children
For children of registered BOCW workers, support starts from Class 6 and goes up to postgraduate and professional courses.
Female beneficiaries receive a 20% premium over the standard amount at every tier.
| Level | Standard (₹/Year) | Female Beneficiary (₹/Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Class 9 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| Class 11–12 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./PG | ₹7,000 | ₹8,400 |
| B.Tech/Medical/MCA/MBA/M.Tech | ₹40,000 | ₹48,000 |
Banishree Scholarship: For Students with Disabilities
Administered by SSEPD. You need a valid UDID card and family income under ₹60,000/year. The good news: it continues regardless of whether you pass or fail as long as you’re enrolled and attending.
Visually impaired students also get a Reader’s Allowance (₹200–₹400/month). Students with 75%+ orthopedic disability get a Transport Allowance of ₹200/month.
Eligibility Checklist: Check Before You Apply
Use this checklist before you open the state scholarship portal login page. If you can check every applicable box, you’re ready to apply.
General Eligibility (All Schemes)
- You are a permanent resident of Odisha (Aadhaar and domicile certificate required)
- Your Aadhaar is linked to an active mobile number to receive OTP
- You have a bank account in your own name that is active and KYC-compliant
- Your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded and NPCI-mapped for DBT (visit your bank to confirm)
- Your institution is recognized and registered on the portal
Post-Matric Scholarship (ST/SC Students)
- You belong to ST or SC category with a valid caste certificate
- You are enrolled in Class 11, Class 12, Diploma, ITI, Graduation, or PG
- You are not receiving another full-tuition scholarship simultaneously
Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC/SEBC/EBC Students)
- Family income does not exceed ₹2,50,000/year (2024-25 income certificate required)
- You scored minimum 50% marks in your previous qualifying exam
e-Medhabruti (Merit Scholarship)
- Family income does not exceed ₹8,00,000/year
- UG applicants passed Class 12 from CHSE, CBSE, or ICSE with strong marks
- PG applicants scored minimum 55% in their UG degree
- You are NOT enrolled in distance/ correspondence education
- This is not a second degree at the same academic tier
KALIA Scholarship
- Your parent/guardian is a verified KALIA Yojana beneficiary
- You hold no other state or central scholarship
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana
- Your parent is a registered BOCW worker with a valid BOCW ID
- You are enrolled from Class 6 to postgraduate level
Documents Required
Here is the complete document list. Upload clear, high-resolution PDF or JPG files. Blurry uploads are the #1 reason applications get rejected at the institutional level.
| Document | What to Know |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Must match your name and DOB on academic certificates exactly. Check the spelling. |
| Income Certificate | Issued by Tahsildar/Additional Tahsildar. Must reflect 2024-25 financial year income. |
| Caste Certificate | Revenue-issued. Required for ST, SC, OBC, SEBC applicants. EBC students submit a self-declaration. |
| Domicile/Residence Certificate | Revenue-issued proof of Odisha residency. |
| Bank Passbook (Front Page) | Must show your full name (matching Aadhaar), account number, and IFSC code. |
| Matriculation Certificate | Class 10 mark sheet — used for Aadhaar name cross-verification. |
| Previous Year’s Marksheet | Required for OBC/SEBC (50% threshold check) and e-Medhabruti (55% threshold). |
| UDID Card | Only for Banishree scholarship applicants. |
| BOCW Registration Card | Only for Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana applicants. |
| Specialized Certificates | Medical/revenue certificates for Gopabandhu GSSY (HIV/single-mother/PVTG proof). |
Tip for mobile users: Scan documents in natural light. Use a free app like Adobe Scan or CamScanner. Compress images below the portal’s file size limit before uploading. Test readability by zooming in on your phone before submitting.
How to Register on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (Student Registration)
Follow these steps carefully. The entire registration process takes 3–5 minutes.
Register on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Go to the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Step 2: Click on “Login” → Select “Student Login”
On the top-right corner, click Login. From the dropdown menu, select Student Login.
Step 3: Click “Register Here”
On the Student Login page, you’ll see: “Don’t Have an Account?”
Click the Register Here button.
Step 4: Tick the Declaration Box and Click “Proceed”
Tick the checkbox confirming you agree to Aadhaar authentication. Click the Proceed button
This allows the portal to verify your identity using Aadhaar.
Step 5: Complete Student Registration
Now you’ll see the Student Registration (for Applying Scholarship) page.
➤ Enter Your Aadhaar Number: Type your 12-digit Aadhaar number correctly.
➤ Verify OTP: An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Enter the OTP and click Verify OTP.
Your Date of Birth (DOB) will automatically fetch from Aadhaar.
➤ Enter Your Mobile Number: Enter your active mobile number carefully.
This number will receive future alerts and login details.
Registration Completed
Once everything is verified:
✔ You’ll see “Registration Completed” on the screen
✔ A reference number will be generated
✔ Click Go to Login to access your account
That’s it. You are now successfully registered on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
Generate Your NSP OTR (New for 2026 — Do This First)
Before you touch the scholarship portal login page, you need a 14-digit NSP One Time Registration (OTR) number. This is a 2026 requirement.
Here’s how to get it:
- Download the NSP OTR mobile app and the AadhaarFaceRD app from the Google Play Store
- Open the NSP OTR app and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
- An OTP is sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number enter it
- The AadhaarFaceRD app activates and asks you to blink into the camera for live face authentication
- Your biometric data matches against the UIDAI Aadhaar vault
- The system generates your unique 14-digit OTR number save it
Read our step-by-step guide to NSP OTR registration.
You cannot proceed on the scholarship portal without this OTR. Generate it before the deadline.
For Renewal Applications
Renewing students: your institution must update your SAMS (Student Academic Management System) status to show progression to the next academic year. If SAMS doesn’t reflect your promotion, the portal blocks your renewal.
Log in with existing credentials, update any changed details (new income certificate, new IFSC due to bank mergers), and submit to your institution before the deadline.
State Scholarship Portal 2.0: What Changed in 2026
The state scholarship portal 2.0 (the PRERANA upgrade) brought three major changes in the 2025-26 cycle:
1. Mandatory NSP OTR Integration
This is the biggest change. Every student must generate a biometric OTR via the National Scholarship Portal before applying. This links state and central databases to prevent students from drawing full-tuition benefits from both systems simultaneously.
2. DigiLocker Document Mandate for e-Medhabruti
Students who did not join through SAMS must fetch their academic transcripts directly through the DigiLocker API. This eliminates document forgery and manual data entry errors during institutional verification.
3. Deep Database Interoperability
The portal now syncs with SAMS, the e-District Portal, and BSE databases in real time. Your academic records, income certificates, and caste documents get cross-verified automatically — faster sanctioning, fewer errors.
In earlier cycles (including the odisha state scholarship portal 2020-21 launch), these systems operated in relative isolation. The 2026 version is significantly more integrated and secure.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
Q1: What is the last date for the Odisha State Scholarship 2026?
The Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana deadline is April 30, 2026. Always check the Announcements section at scholarship.odisha.gov.in for the most current dates.
Q2: How do I apply on the state scholarship portal?
Generate your NSP OTR first. Then register at scholarship.odisha.gov.in using Aadhaar OTP, log in, select your scheme, upload documents, and submit before the deadline.
Q3: What documents are required for Odisha State Scholarship?
You need Aadhaar, income certificate (2024–25), caste/domicile certificate, bank passbook, and previous mark sheet. Some schemes require UDID or BOCW registration proof.
Q4: I had a PRERANA ID earlier. Do I need to register again?
If you only had the old PRERANA ID, yes you must register fresh on the current Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Existing portal users can continue with the same ID.
Q5: Why is my scholarship payment not credited?
Most payment failures happen due to incomplete NPCI Aadhaar seeding at your bank. Visit your branch and submit the DBT/NPCI mapper form to activate it.
Q6: What is NSP OTR and is it mandatory?
NSP OTR is a 14-digit number generated through Aadhaar face authentication. It is mandatory for all 2026 applications on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
Helpline & Support Contacts
| Support Type | Contact |
|---|---|
| Sanjog Helpline (General) | 155335 |
| Toll-Free (General) | 1800-345-6770 |
| Higher Education Department (e-Medhabruti/GSSY) | scholarshiphed@gmail.com / scholarshiphedgov@gmail.com |
| HED Landlines | 0674-2396550, 0674-2391126, 0674-2391127, 0674-2391128 |
| Laptop DBT (Godabarisha Yojana) | laptopdbt2024@gmail.com |
| Banishree / SSEPD | ssepdsec.od@nic.in / helpdesk-banishree@ssepd.odisha.gov.in |
| PWD Helpline (Banishree) | 1800-345-7150 |