Odisha Medhabruti Scholarship 2025 Last Date & Payment Status A to Z Details

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Odisha Medhabruti Scholarship 2025: A to Z Details

A – About the Scheme

The e-Medhabruti Scholarship aims to support Odisha’s meritorious students in undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and technical/professional courses by providing financial aid ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 annually, encouraging academic excellence and reducing financial barriers.

B – Benefits

  • Junior Merit (Class 11-12): ₹3,000/year for 2 years.
  • Senior Merit (UG): ₹5,000/year for 3 years.
  • PG Merit: ₹10,000/year for 2 years.
  • Technical & Professional Merit: ₹10,000/year for course duration (e.g., 4 years for B.Tech).
  • Total Scholarships: 24,500 annually (10,000 Junior, 6,000 Senior, 2,500 PG, 6,000 Technical).

C – Categories

  • Junior Merit: For Higher Secondary (Class 11-12) students.
  • Senior Merit: For 3-year UG degree students (e.g., BA, B.Sc., BCA).
  • PG Merit: For 2-year PG courses (e.g., MA, M.Sc.).
  • Technical & Professional Merit: For courses like B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, BBA, etc.

D – Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card (mandatory for e-KYC).
  • Recent passport-size photograph.
  • Marksheets of last qualifying exam (e.g., 10th for Junior, 12th for Senior/Technical, UG for PG).
  • Income Certificate (family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year).
  • Residence Certificate (from Tehsildar).
  • Bank Passbook (first page with account number and IFSC).
  • College/School ID or Admission Receipt.

E – Eligibility Criteria

  • Residency: Permanent resident of Odisha.
  • Academic:
    • Junior: 60%+ in 10th (HSC) from BSE Odisha/CBSE/ICSE.
    • Senior: 60%+ in 12th from CHSE Odisha/CBSE/ICSE.
    • PG: 60%+ in UG from a recognized institute.
    • Technical: 60%+ in 12th or UG (for MBA/MCA) from recognized boards.
  • Income: Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year from all sources.
  • Enrollment: Must be in 1st year of a regular course at a recognized institution.
  • Exclusions: Distance learning, M.Phil/Ph.D., B.Ed., or students availing other scholarships.

F – Features

  • Online application via scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
  • Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
  • No application fee; merit-based selection.

G – Goals/Objectives

  • Promote higher education among Odisha’s youth.
  • Support meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
  • Reduce dropout rates due to financial constraints.

H – How to Apply

  1. Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
  2. Click “Login” > “Student Login” (register if new).
  3. Select “e-Medhabruti” under “Schemes and Scholarships.”
  4. Choose category (Junior/Senior/PG/Technical).
  5. Fill in details, upload documents, and submit.
  6. Submit hard copy to Principal/Head of Institution for validation.

I – Important Dates (Tentative for 2025)

  • Application Start: November 1, 2025 (based on 2024’s October 21 start).
  • Last Date: December 31, 2025 (aligned with 2024-25 deadline; subject to extension).
  • Validation by Institutions: January 15, 2026.
  • Payment Disbursal: February-March 2026.

J – Joining Year

  • Scholarship applicable only in the 1st year of the course (e.g., Class 11, UG Year 1, PG Year 1).

K – Key Updates (2025)

  • Application window expected to open in November 2025 (per past trends).
  • Enhanced e-KYC integration for faster payment processing (introduced in 2024).

L – Last Date

  • Tentative: December 31, 2025 (based on 2024-25’s deadline of December 31, 2024, often extended to March). Check scholarship.odisha.gov.in post-November 2025 for confirmation.

M – Monitoring Payment Status

  1. Go to scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
  2. Click “Know Your Status” under “Students Corner.”
  3. Enter Application ID or Aadhaar Number.
  4. View status: “Approved,” “Pending,” “Disbursed,” or “Rejected.”

N – Notification

  • Expected: November 1, 2025, via scholarship.odisha.gov.in and local newspapers (e.g., Employment News).

O – Official Website

  • Primary Portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
  • Helpline: 155335, 1800-345-6770; Email: [email protected].

P – Payment Status Issues

  • Pending: Incomplete e-KYC, bank details mismatch.
  • Disbursed: Funds credited (check bank statement).
  • Rejected: Ineligibility (e.g., >60% marks not met, income exceeded).
  • Action: Contact institution or helpline for corrections.

Q – Quick Facts

  • Launched: 2006 (revised as e-Medhabruti in 2010s).
  • Beneficiaries: ~24,500 students/year.
  • Budget: ₹100 crore+ annually.

R – Registration Process

  • Online via State Scholarship Portal; requires Aadhaar-based OTP validation.
  • Post-submission, institutions validate applications.

S – Selection Process

  1. Application: Submitted online by students.
  2. Validation: By Principal/Head within 15-30 days of last date.
  3. Merit List: Generated based on marks (e.g., 60%+ in qualifying exam).
  4. Approval: Higher Education Department finalizes list; DBT follows.

T – Table of Benefits & Eligibility

CategoryAmount (₹/year)DurationEligibility
Junior Merit3,0002 years60%+ in 10th, Class 11-12
Senior Merit5,0003 years60%+ in 12th, UG course
PG Merit10,0002 years60%+ in UG, PG course
Technical/Professional10,000Course duration60%+ in 12th/UG, Tech course

U – Updates (2025)

  • Last date and payment timelines align with 2024-25 (December 31 deadline, February disbursal).
  • Check portal post-November 2025 for official dates.

V – Verification

  • e-KYC: Aadhaar-based OTP mandatory.
  • Institution: Validates enrollment, marks, and income.

W – Who Can Apply

  • Odisha residents in 1st year of regular UG, PG, or technical courses with 60%+ marks and family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year.

X – X-Factor

  • High scholarship count (24,500) ensures broad coverage.
  • DBT eliminates intermediaries, ensuring timely payments.

Y – Yearly Disbursement

  • Payments typically in February-March (post-validation).
  • 2025 expected: February 2026 for 2025-26 cycle.

Z – Zero Cost

  • No application fee; fully government-funded.
  • Free registration assistance at CSCs if needed.

Notes

  • Last Date: The tentative December 31, 2025, is based on the 2024-25 cycle (extended to March 5, 2024, previously). Official confirmation expected in November 2025.
  • Payment Status: As of March 19, 2025, the 2024-25 cycle payments are ongoing (February-March 2025). For 2025-26, expect updates post-January 2026.
  • Sources: Information aligns with scholarship.odisha.gov.in trends and posts on X (e.g., AI enhancements in 2025).

For real-time updates, visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in closer to November 2025 or contact the helpline. Let me know if you need more assistance!

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