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.
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 |
| 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 |
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
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
Submit your application yourself on scholarship.odisha.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
🔗 scholarship.odisha.gov.in — Minority Scholarship