Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship 2026-27: Apply Online for ₹5,000

The Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship 2026-27, also known as the PSMTS Scholarship, provides financial assistance to meritorious students of Odisha. The scholarship aims to support eligible students who have performed well academically, with importance given to their performance in Mathematics.

Under the scheme, selected students can receive a scholarship of ₹5,000 per annum. The scholarship is available for eligible students studying in Class 11 and Class 12 in Odia medium Higher Secondary Schools affiliated with the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (CHSE).

Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship 2026-27 Overview

Scholarship Name	Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship
Short Name	PSMTS Scholarship
Academic Year	2026-27
Scholarship Amount	₹5,000 per annum
Eligible Students	Class 11 and Class 12 students
State	Odisha
Application Mode	Online
Last Date to Apply	25 October 2026

PSMTS Scholarship 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the prescribed eligibility requirements. Based on the available scheme guidelines, the following students may be eligible:

• The applicant must be a domicile of Odisha.
• The student should belong to the General, SC, ST, OBC, or SEBC category of Odisha.
• The applicant should be studying in Class 11 or Class 12.
• The student should be studying in an Odia medium Higher Secondary School affiliated with CHSE, Odisha.

Students should carefully check the latest official guidelines before submitting their application.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected meritorious students under the Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship 2026-27 can receive:

₹5,000 per year

Students who were previously awarded the scholarship may also be eligible for renewal for the following academic year, subject to fulfilling the prescribed conditions, including successful promotion to Class 12.

Eligible students may also be allowed to receive benefits from more than one scholarship simultaneously, subject to the applicable scholarship rules.

Documents Required

Applicants may need the following documents while applying online:

• Aadhaar Card of the student
• Student’s bank account details
• Recent passport-size photograph
• School ID Card, Admission Receipt, Library Card, or Letter of Undertaking
• Marksheet or certificate of the last examination passed

Students should keep all required documents ready before starting the online application.

How to Apply for Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship 2026-27?

Eligible students can follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
2. Click on the Register option and complete the registration process.
3. Existing users can log in using their registered credentials.
4. Find and select the Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship from the scholarship list.
5. Fill in the required personal and academic details carefully.
6. Upload the necessary documents.
7. Review all details and submit the application form online.

Applicants are advised to complete their application before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	20 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	25 October 2026
Last date of Online Validation of students record by Principal/Head of the Institute	31 October 2026

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on the fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility criteria and the final merit or selection list.

Under the scheme guidelines, a merit or selection list of 1,000 students is prepared based on academic performance, including:

• Aggregate marks obtained by the student
• Marks secured in Mathematics in the HSC examination

In case of a tie, preference may be determined based on the marks obtained in the Mathematics subject in the HSC examination.

Important Links

Online Application	Click to Apply Online
Student Login	Click to Student Login
Official Website	Visit Official Website

Helpline Number

For any assistance related to the scholarship, students can contact:

Labour & ESI Department, Odisha

• Helpline Number: 155335, 1800-345-6770 or
• E-mail to scholarshipsmed@gmail.com

Important Terms and Conditions

There is no specific parental income criterion mentioned under the previous scholarship guidelines. Students from different financial backgrounds may apply if they fulfil the other required eligibility conditions.

The scholarship renewal process is authenticated online by the concerned Higher Secondary School or institution. Eligible students may also be permitted to hold more than one scholarship simultaneously, according to the applicable rules.