If you are a student from Odisha belonging to SC, ST, OBC, SEBC or EBC categories and pursuing higher education, the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26 is one of the most important financial assistance schemes you should apply for. The scholarship is offered by the ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, and aims to support students in completing Plus 2, UG, PG, technical and professional courses without financial hurdles.
This Article covers all details about the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26, including eligibility, scholarship amount, documents required, and the step-by-step application process. The information is based on the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26 official data, so students applying in 2025-26 can use it as a reliable reference until updated dates are released.
Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26: Overview
| Scholarship Name | Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26 |
| Scheme Name | Post Matric Scholarship |
| Department | ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Eligible Courses | Plus 2, UG, PG, Technical & Professional |
| Student Category | SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EBC |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Portal | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | Started |
| Application Last Date | 31 December 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26, a student must:
- Be a permanent resident of Odisha
- Belong to SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC/General (all categories are eligible)
- Have parental annual income below ₹2.5 lakh
- Secure minimum 50% marks in the last qualifying exam
- Be studying within or outside Odisha (Odisha students studying outside must apply too)
- Not be receiving any other scholarship from state/central government
Scholarship Amount
For SC/ST Students
- Tuition/course fee, admission fee, library & sports fee
- Maintenance allowance:
- Day Scholars: Up to ₹550
- Hostellers: Up to ₹1,200
For OBC/SEBC/EBC Students
- Tuition/course fee, admission fee, library & sports fee
- Maintenance allowance:
- Day Scholars: Up to ₹350
- Hostellers: Up to ₹750
Documents Required for Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26
Students must upload the following documents during online application:
- Recent Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Valid Mobile Number & Email ID
- Last Exam Marksheet & Certificate
- Bank Passbook
- College/Institution ID
- Residential Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Matriculation Certificate
- Institute Declaration Certificate
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply Online for Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26?
- Visit the official website: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
- Click on Registration.
- Enter your Aadhaar Number and proceed.
- You will receive User ID and Password on your registered mobile/email.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Fill in your personal, academic, bank and eligibility details.
- Click Save as Draft or proceed to the next section.
- Preview your completed form.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future use.
Help Desk
- Mobile: 155335 / 18003456770
- Email: scholarshipstsc@gmail.com