Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC)
Odisha's biggest state scholarship — fees + monthly help from +2 to PG.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Odisha (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on Odisha State Scholarship Portal (scholarship.odisha.gov.in). 2026-27 student windows closed (post-matric ~29 Sep, pre-matric ~9 Oct); next cycle typically Aug–Sep — verify yearly.
Deadline: 2026-27 windows closed ~29 Sep / ~9 Oct; next cycle typically Aug–Sep (verify yearly)
Wait after verification: 3–8 months via DBT; freeship-card holders admitted without paying fees upfront
Documents you need
- • Caste certificate
- • Income certificate
- • Marksheet
- • Domicile of Odisha
- • Aadhaar-seeded account
- • Freeship card (SC/ST)
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Where is My Odisha Post Matric Money? DBT Tracking Tips
Quick DBT fix list for Odisha Post Matric: 1) Ensure single account is NPCI mapped (close extra Jan Dhan if needed). 2) Ensure name in Aadhaar = bank = application. 3) Check PFMS status weekly - if 'Payment file rejected', visit bank same day. Extra tip for odisha-post-matric: Don't use payment bank or wallet account for DBT - use regular savings account.
Track it on Odisha State Scholarship Portal to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
Two Scholarships Together? Odisha Post Matric Renewal Explained
Can I keep this scholarship plus another scholarship?
Double benefit query for Odisha Post Matric: It depends. Odisha Post Matric allows combination only if the other is not a similar central merit scholarship. Welfare-based state scholarships can usually be combined, but not two central merit ones. This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination..
Do I need to renew yearly?
You must re-apply every year - upload new marks, income and attendance. If you skip renewal, your slot lapses.
More about Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC)
Odisha's post-matric scholarship for SC, ST, OBC, SEBC and EBC students is applied through the State Scholarship Portal (scholarship.odisha.gov.in). One portal covers the central post-matric schemes and Odisha's own schemes, so you can see every scholarship you're eligible for in one place.
The ST & SC Development Department handles SC/ST students, while other departments handle OBC/SEBC and EBC. The institution verifies your application first, then the district welfare office.
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- Choosing the wrong scheme on the portal (for example SEBC instead of OBC).
- Institute not verifying before the deadline.
- Hostel certificate missing, so the lower day-scholar rate is paid.
What students ask about this scholarship
What is the Odisha State Scholarship Portal?
scholarship.odisha.gov.in — a single portal for the central post-matric schemes and Odisha's own scholarships.
Is SEBC different from OBC in Odisha scholarships?
Yes. Odisha has separate SEBC and OBC categories, and the right scheme depends on the certificate you hold.
Who verifies the Odisha post-matric scholarship?
Your institution first, then the district welfare officer (or the department responsible for your category).
Can I apply for Odisha post-matric if I study outside Odisha?
Odisha residents studying elsewhere can apply on the state portal, subject to course recognition and the scheme rules.
How is the Odisha post-matric scholarship paid?
By DBT to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account after verification.
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Source: OSSP (https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.