The Odisha government has reopened its online scholarship portal for the 2025-26 academic year, offering fresh opportunities for eligible students to apply for various state scholarship schemes. The portal was reopened to allow students who may have missed earlier windows or who are newly eligible to submit their applications before the revised deadline.
Scholarships Available Under Reopened Portal
The reopened portal allows applications for multiple scholarship schemes designed to support students across different education levels and fields. Students can apply for schemes including:
- e-Medhabruti (UG Merit)
- e-Medhabruti (PG Merit)
- e-Medhabruti (Technical & Professional)
- Byasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhashabruti Yojana
- Gopabandhu Siksha Sahayata Yojana
These schemes provide financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional education.
Application Timeline and Deadline
The scholarship application window on the Odisha portal has been reopened with a clear timeline:
- Application start date: 06 February 2026
- Last date to apply: 26 February 2026
The Higher Education Department has clarified that the deadline is final and will not be extended further. Students are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
How to Apply on Odisha Scholarship Portal?
Students can apply for the available scholarships through the state’s official online scholarship portal. While the exact portal URL may vary by scheme, the general steps are:
- Visit the official Odisha scholarship portal as listed on the state government’s education department site.
- Register or log in with your Aadhaar and personal details.
- Select the scholarship scheme you wish to apply for.
- Fill in the required details and upload supporting documents.
- Submit the completed application before the deadline.
For students who are not registered under SAMS, uploading documents through DigiLocker is mandatory for verification.
Important Instructions for Applicants
To ensure successful submission and processing:
- Verify that all personal and academic details are correct before submission.
- Upload required documents such as Aadhaar, mark sheets, and income or caste certificates as specified.
- Contact the helpline numbers available on the portal for any issues during application.
The reopening of the scholarship portal presents a critical opportunity for students across Odisha to access financial support for their education in the 2025-26 academic session.