Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024-25: Apply Online, Last Date

Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024-25: The ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, has invited online applications for the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024-25. Eligible students can apply on the State Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in. All the necessary details you need to apply are provided below.

Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024-25: Overview

Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024-25
Scholarship NameOdisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024-25
Scheme NamePost Matric Scholarship
Department NameST&SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
StateOdisha
Academic Year2024-25
Eligible StudentsPlus 2, UG, PG, Technical, and Professional students
Student CategoriesSC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC
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Important Dates

Application Start Date28th October 2024
Application Last Date31st January 2025
Institution Verification Deadline15th February 2025
Last Date of Approval of Applications by District Welfare Officers (DWOs) 28th February 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship includes:

  1. Be a permanent resident of Odisha.
  2. Belong to any category (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/General).
  3. Have parents’ annual income not exceeding INR 2.50 lakh.
  4. Secure at least 50% marks in the last examination.
  5. Students from Odisha studying outside the state are also required to apply online for this scholarship.
  6. Not receive any other scholarship from the state or central government.

Scholarship Amount

For SC/ST Students:

  • Covers tuition/course fees, admission fees, library, and sports fees.
  • Maintenance allowance:
    • Day Scholars: Up to INR 550
    • Hostellers: Up to INR 1200

For EBC/OBC/SEBC Students:

  • Covers tuition/course fees, admission fees, library, and sports fees.
  • Maintenance allowance:
    • Day Scholars: Up to INR 350
    • Hostellers: Up to INR 750

Required Documents

To apply for the scholarship, keep the following documents ready:

  1. Photograph
  2. Aadhaar Card
  3. Valid Mobile Number
  4. Valid Email ID
  5. Marksheet and Certificate of the last qualifying examination
  6. Bank Account Details
  7. College/Institution ID
  8. Residential Certificate
  9. Income Certificate
  10. Institute Declaration Certificate
  11. Matriculation Certificate
  12. Divyang Certificate (if applicable)

How to Apply Online

Follow these steps to apply for the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship:

  1. Go to scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
  2. Click on the Registration link.
  3. Enter your Aadhaar number and proceed.
  4. Check your registered mobile/email for User ID and password.
  5. Log in with your User ID and password.
  6. Fill in the necessary details, including personal, academic, eligibility, and bank information.
  7. Click Save as Draft to review or Next to proceed.
  8. Preview the completed form, download it, and take a printout.

Important Links

Online RegistrationClick Here
Applicant LoginClick Here
Download NotificationClick Here
Official Websitescholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Help Desk

  • Phone Numbers: 155335 / 18003456770
  • Email: scholarshipstsc@gmail.com

Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024-25: FAQs

Q. When did the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024-25 application process start?

Ans. The application process started on 28th October 2024.

Q. What is the last date to apply for the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024-25?

Ans. The last date to apply is 31st January 2025.