Post Matric Scholarship Odisha 2026-27: Last Date, Apply Online, Status, Amount

Post Matric Scholarship Odisha 2026-27 is a financial assistance scheme for eligible students studying after Class 10 in Odisha. The scholarship is provided through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Students belonging to eligible categories can apply for financial support for higher secondary, ITI, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses.

For the 2026-27 academic session, the last date to apply online is 29 September 2026. Students should complete their application before the deadline and carefully check all details before final submission.

Post Matric Scholarship Odisha 2026-27: Overview

Scholarship Name	Post Matric Scholarship Odisha
Academic Session	2026-27
State	Odisha
Application Mode	Online
Last Date to Apply	29 September 2026
Eligible Categories	SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC and other eligible categories
Official Website	scholarship.odisha.gov.in

Post Matric Scholarship Odisha 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet the eligibility conditions prescribed for the Post Matric Scholarship Odisha 2026-27. The major eligibility requirements are:

Eligible Categories

Students belonging to the following categories can apply:

• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Scheduled Caste (SC)
• OBC/SEBC
• EBC (Other than ST, SC, OBC/SEBC)

Income Limit

For general, technical and professional post-matriculation courses, the parents/guardian’s annual income from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000 (Two Lakh Fifty Thousand).

Other Eligibility Conditions

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
• The student must be pursuing studies in any Government, Aided or Private college/institution recognised by the competent authority.
• The scholarship is not available for the same stage of education in a different subject or stream. For example, +2 Science after +2 Arts, B.Com after B.A., M.A. in one subject after M.A. in another subject, or MBBS after B.Tech are not eligible.
• Correspondence/online courses through Central or State Universities may be eligible for the scholarship, subject to the applicable rules.
• For OBC/SEBC and EBC students, the scholarship is subject to obtaining at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examination.
• The scholarship amount will be disbursed only into the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
• Students should provide correct Aadhaar, academic, category, income and bank details during the application process.
• Applicants should satisfy all additional conditions specified for their particular scholarship scheme.

Important: Eligibility conditions may vary according to the student’s category, course and scholarship scheme. Students should check the applicable scheme details on the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal before applying.

Post Matric Scholarship Amount 2026-27

The scholarship amount is not the same for every student. It depends on the applicable scheme, category, course, institution and other government rules.

Students should check the scholarship amount displayed for their selected scheme on the official portal instead of relying on a fixed amount mentioned on unofficial websites.

How to Apply Online?

Eligible students can apply for the Post Matric Scholarship Odisha 2026-27 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
2. Complete registration using the required Aadhaar details.
3. Login to the student account.
4. Select the appropriate department and scholarship scheme.
5. Enter personal, academic, course and bank details.
6. Upload/provide the required documents.
7. Carefully check all information.
8. Submit the application before 29 September 2026.
9. Save the application number and download a copy of the submitted form.

Documents Required

Students may need the following documents:

• Aadhaar Card
• Caste/Category Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Residence Certificate
• Previous examination marksheet
• Bank Passbook
• Passport-size photograph
• Admission/course-related documents
• Other documents required under the selected scheme

The exact document requirements may vary according to the scholarship scheme.

How to Check Scholarship Status?

Students can check their Odisha Post Matric Scholarship Status 2026-27 online through the official portal.

Go to the Odisha State Scholarship Portal and select “Know Your Status.” Enter the required Aadhaar Number or Application Number and complete the verification process. The current application status will then be displayed.

Important Links

Online Application	Click to Apply Online
Student Login	Click to Student Login
Check Scholarship Amount	SC || ST || OBC/ SEBC & EBC
Official Website	Visit Official Website