Odisha Minority Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Odisha Minority Pre & Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 — ₹5,000-12,000/Year for Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist Students | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
| State | Odisha (ओडिशा) |
| Launched By | Government of Odisha |
| Launch Year | 2006 |
| Benefit | ₹5,000–₹12,000/year — Odisha minority community students (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain) Class 1 to degree |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 2 lakh+ minority students annually in Odisha |
| Last Verified | 26 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
What is Odisha Minority Scholarship?
Odisha provides pre-matric and post-matric scholarships to students from minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Zoroastrian) funded by both central (National Minority Development Finance Corporation) and state governments. Pre-matric: ₹5,000-7,000/year (day scholar/hosteller) for Class 1-10. Post-matric: ₹7,000-12,000/year for Class 11 and above. Income limit: ₹1 lakh (pre-matric) / ₹2 lakh (post-matric). Apply through central Minority Affairs portal or scholarship.odisha.gov.in. Minority certificate required.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹5,000–₹12,000/year — Odisha minority community students (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain) Class 1 to degree. The scheme was launched in 2006 and is implemented by the Government of Odisha.
Odisha minority scholarship: Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist — Class 1-10: ₹5,000-7,000/year. Class 11+: ₹7,000-12,000/year. scholarship.odisha.gov.in ରେ apply।
📌 फायदा: ₹5,000–₹12,000/year — Odisha minority students — Class 1 to degree
पात्रता:
Odisha minority community (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist), income ≤ ₹1-2 lakh, 50% marks.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
scholarship.odisha.gov.in → Minority scholarship → minority cert + income cert + marksheet → submit.
Benefits of Odisha Minority Scholarship
✅ ₹5,000–₹12,000/year — Odisha minority community students (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain) Class 1 to degree
Who is Eligible for Odisha Minority Scholarship?
- ✓ Student from notified minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Zoroastrian)
- ✓ Odisha domicile
- ✓ Pre-matric: Class 1-10, family income ≤ ₹1 lakh
- ✓ Post-matric: Class 11 and above, family income ≤ ₹2 lakh
- ✓ Minimum 50% marks in previous exam
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Documents Required for Odisha Minority Scholarship
How to Apply for Odisha Minority Scholarship Online?
- 1scholarship.odisha.gov.in → New Registration → Aadhaar OTP
- 2Select Minority Scholarship (Pre-Matric or Post-Matric)
- 3Fill minority community, income, institution details
- 4Upload minority cert + income cert + marksheet + enrollment + bank passbook
- 5Institution verification → Dept approval → DBT
Official Government Portal — Odisha
Apply directly on the official Odisha government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
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ସୁଭଦ୍ରା ଯୋଜନାରେ କେତେ ଟଙ୍କା ମିଳେ?+
ବାର୍ଷିକ ₹10,000 — ରକ୍ଷାବନ୍ଧନ ଦିନ ₹5,000 ଏବଂ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ମହିଳା ଦିବସ ଦିନ ₹5,000। 5 ବର୍ଷ (2024–2029) ମଧ୍ୟରେ ମୋଟ ₹50,000।
Subhadra Yojana Odisha eligibility 2026?+
Odisha resident women aged 21–60, annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh, no government job or pension, Aadhaar-linked bank account. Women with NFSA/SFSS ration cards are automatically eligible without income certificate.
KALIA ଯୋଜନାରେ କେତେ ଟଙ୍କା ମିଳେ?+
ଛୋଟ ଚାଷୀଙ୍କୁ ବାର୍ଷିକ ₹10,000 ଦୁଇ କିସ୍ତିରେ — ଖରିଫ ₹5,000 ଏବଂ ରବି ₹5,000।
KALIA Yojana Odisha status check kaise karein?+
kalia.odisha.gov.in पर जाएं → Beneficiary Status → Aadhaar नंबर डालकर अपना payment status देखें।
BSKY Odisha Smart Health Card kaise download karein?+
bsky.odisha.gov.in → Know Your Eligibility → Ration Card number enter → BSKY card download. Mo Seva Kendra / CSC se print bhi milega.
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