e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme, Odisha 2025-26

Specific Eligibility for UG Merit Scholarship

Candidates applying for the UG Merit Scholarship must meet these additional criteria:
• Have passed Class 12 from the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, or an equivalent examination.
• Have secured 55% or more marks from an institution recognised by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE).
• Be pursuing a regular degree course or a three-year degree course in any of the recognised institutes/colleges/universities.

Applicable UG Courses:
This category includes 3-year degree courses such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., and specialised programs like BBA, BCA, BJMC, etc., all having a duration of 3 years.

sub2_name: PG Merit Scholarship

sub2_eligibility: Specific Eligibility for PG Merit Scholarship

Candidates applying for the PG Merit Scholarship must fulfill these specific requirements:
• Have passed a three-year degree or equivalent examination.
• Have secured 55% or more marks from a recognised institute.
• Be pursuing a regular PG degree in Arts/Commerce/Science or any other postgraduate discipline that is non-professional in nature, from any of the recognised colleges/institutes/universities.

Applicable PG Courses:
This category covers postgraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, Science, as well as other non-professional postgraduate courses.

sub3_name: Technical & Professional Merit Scholarship

sub3_eligibility: Specific Eligibility for Technical & Professional Merit Scholarship

Candidates for the Technical & Professional Merit Scholarship must satisfy these criteria:
• Have passed Class 12 from the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, or an equivalent examination from an institution recognised by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)/Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) OR have completed a three-year degree or equivalent 3-year course (applicable only for master's courses) with 55% or more marks.
• Be pursuing regular technical/professional courses in any of the recognised colleges/institutes/universities.

Applicable Technical & Professional Courses:
This category includes a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate professional degree programs and integrated courses. These include, but are not limited to, B.E./B.Tech, MBBS, BDA, BHMS, BAMS, B.Pharma, B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Sc. (Agriculture), MBA, MCA, M.Tech, Integrated M.Sc., and other courses recognised by regulatory bodies such as AICTE, MCI, DCI, CCIM, CCH, INC, and UGC.

documents_text: Required Documents

Applicants are required to upload the following documents during the application process:
• Aadhaar card.
• Aadhaar-seeded bank account details.
• Domicile certificate issued by a competent authority, specifically a Tahasildar or Additional Tahasildar.
• Family income certificate issued by a Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tahasildar or Additional Tahasildar.
• Transcripts/marksheets of the last qualifying examination.
• College/institute ID card.

Note on ID Card: If a college/institute ID card is unavailable, a Letter of Undertaking authenticated by the concerned educational institution may be submitted. This undertaking must specify the academic session, course, name, duration, and the student's roll or registration number.

how_to_apply_text: How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme by following these steps:

1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button available on the official website.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and accurately fill in all the required details to complete your registration. Note: If you have already registered, you can log in directly using your Gmail, Mobile number, or Email ID.
3. Navigate to the specific scholarship tab for this scheme and click on the 'Apply Now' button associated with it.
4. If not already logged in, click on the 'Register Here' link located under the 'Sign In' button. Note: Existing applicants can log in using their valid credentials.
5. Carefully read all the instructions provided, tick the box to accept the terms and conditions, and then click on 'Proceed' to continue with your application.
6. Provide your Aadhaar number and proceed to verify it to finalize your registration.
7. Once your registration is successfully completed, log in to the application portal using your credentials.
8. Fill in the application form with all necessary information, upload your photograph and other required documents, and finally click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application.

selection_criteria_text: Selection Criteria

The selection of candidates for the e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme will be based on the following criteria:
• The aggregate percentage of marks obtained by the applicant in their last qualifying examination.
• The selection process will be conducted for each merit category (UG, PG, Technical & Professional) and will be done district-wise and block-wise.
• Candidates will be chosen in descending order of academic merit until the total allocated scholarship quota for each category is reached.

Tie-breaking Rule: In the event of a tie in academic merit between multiple students, preference will be given to those with a lower annual household income.

important_dates_text: Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 9 October 2025

contact_details_text: Contact Information

For any queries or further assistance regarding the e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme, you may contact:

Department of Higher Education,
Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar -751001

• Email ID: scholarshiphedgov@gmail.com
• Phone number: 0674-2396550

Specific Eligibility for PG Merit Scholarship

Candidates applying for the PG Merit Scholarship must fulfill these specific requirements:
• Have passed a three-year degree or equivalent examination.
• Have secured 55% or more marks from a recognised institute.
• Be pursuing a regular PG degree in Arts/Commerce/Science or any other postgraduate discipline that is non-professional in nature, from any of the recognised colleges/institutes/universities.

Applicable PG Courses:
This category covers postgraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, Science, as well as other non-professional postgraduate courses.

sub3_name: Technical & Professional Merit Scholarship

sub3_eligibility: Specific Eligibility for Technical & Professional Merit Scholarship

Candidates for the Technical & Professional Merit Scholarship must satisfy these criteria:
• Have passed Class 12 from the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, or an equivalent examination from an institution recognised by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)/Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) OR have completed a three-year degree or equivalent 3-year course (applicable only for master's courses) with 55% or more marks.
• Be pursuing regular technical/professional courses in any of the recognised colleges/institutes/universities.

Applicable Technical & Professional Courses:
This category includes a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate professional degree programs and integrated courses. These include, but are not limited to, B.E./B.Tech, MBBS, BDA, BHMS, BAMS, B.Pharma, B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Sc. (Agriculture), MBA, MCA, M.Tech, Integrated M.Sc., and other courses recognised by regulatory bodies such as AICTE, MCI, DCI, CCIM, CCH, INC, and UGC.

documents_text: Required Documents

Applicants are required to upload the following documents during the application process:
• Aadhaar card.
• Aadhaar-seeded bank account details.
• Domicile certificate issued by a competent authority, specifically a Tahasildar or Additional Tahasildar.
• Family income certificate issued by a Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tahasildar or Additional Tahasildar.
• Transcripts/marksheets of the last qualifying examination.
• College/institute ID card.

Note on ID Card: If a college/institute ID card is unavailable, a Letter of Undertaking authenticated by the concerned educational institution may be submitted. This undertaking must specify the academic session, course, name, duration, and the student's roll or registration number.

how_to_apply_text: How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme by following these steps:

1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button available on the official website.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and accurately fill in all the required details to complete your registration. Note: If you have already registered, you can log in directly using your Gmail, Mobile number, or Email ID.
3. Navigate to the specific scholarship tab for this scheme and click on the 'Apply Now' button associated with it.
4. If not already logged in, click on the 'Register Here' link located under the 'Sign In' button. Note: Existing applicants can log in using their valid credentials.
5. Carefully read all the instructions provided, tick the box to accept the terms and conditions, and then click on 'Proceed' to continue with your application.
6. Provide your Aadhaar number and proceed to verify it to finalize your registration.
7. Once your registration is successfully completed, log in to the application portal using your credentials.
8. Fill in the application form with all necessary information, upload your photograph and other required documents, and finally click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application.

selection_criteria_text: Selection Criteria

The selection of candidates for the e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme will be based on the following criteria:
• The aggregate percentage of marks obtained by the applicant in their last qualifying examination.
• The selection process will be conducted for each merit category (UG, PG, Technical & Professional) and will be done district-wise and block-wise.
• Candidates will be chosen in descending order of academic merit until the total allocated scholarship quota for each category is reached.

Tie-breaking Rule: In the event of a tie in academic merit between multiple students, preference will be given to those with a lower annual household income.

important_dates_text: Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 9 October 2025

contact_details_text: Contact Information

For any queries or further assistance regarding the e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme, you may contact:

Department of Higher Education,
Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar -751001

• Email ID: scholarshiphedgov@gmail.com
• Phone number: 0674-2396550

Specific Eligibility for Technical & Professional Merit Scholarship

Candidates for the Technical & Professional Merit Scholarship must satisfy these criteria:
• Have passed Class 12 from the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, or an equivalent examination from an institution recognised by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)/Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) OR have completed a three-year degree or equivalent 3-year course (applicable only for master's courses) with 55% or more marks.
• Be pursuing regular technical/professional courses in any of the recognised colleges/institutes/universities.

Applicable Technical & Professional Courses:
This category includes a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate professional degree programs and integrated courses. These include, but are not limited to, B.E./B.Tech, MBBS, BDA, BHMS, BAMS, B.Pharma, B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Sc. (Agriculture), MBA, MCA, M.Tech, Integrated M.Sc., and other courses recognised by regulatory bodies such as AICTE, MCI, DCI, CCIM, CCH, INC, and UGC.

documents_text: Required Documents

Applicants are required to upload the following documents during the application process:
• Aadhaar card.
• Aadhaar-seeded bank account details.
• Domicile certificate issued by a competent authority, specifically a Tahasildar or Additional Tahasildar.
• Family income certificate issued by a Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tahasildar or Additional Tahasildar.
• Transcripts/marksheets of the last qualifying examination.
• College/institute ID card.

Note on ID Card: If a college/institute ID card is unavailable, a Letter of Undertaking authenticated by the concerned educational institution may be submitted. This undertaking must specify the academic session, course, name, duration, and the student's roll or registration number.

how_to_apply_text: How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme by following these steps:

1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button available on the official website.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and accurately fill in all the required details to complete your registration. Note: If you have already registered, you can log in directly using your Gmail, Mobile number, or Email ID.
3. Navigate to the specific scholarship tab for this scheme and click on the 'Apply Now' button associated with it.
4. If not already logged in, click on the 'Register Here' link located under the 'Sign In' button. Note: Existing applicants can log in using their valid credentials.
5. Carefully read all the instructions provided, tick the box to accept the terms and conditions, and then click on 'Proceed' to continue with your application.
6. Provide your Aadhaar number and proceed to verify it to finalize your registration.
7. Once your registration is successfully completed, log in to the application portal using your credentials.
8. Fill in the application form with all necessary information, upload your photograph and other required documents, and finally click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application.

selection_criteria_text: Selection Criteria

The selection of candidates for the e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme will be based on the following criteria:
• The aggregate percentage of marks obtained by the applicant in their last qualifying examination.
• The selection process will be conducted for each merit category (UG, PG, Technical & Professional) and will be done district-wise and block-wise.
• Candidates will be chosen in descending order of academic merit until the total allocated scholarship quota for each category is reached.

Tie-breaking Rule: In the event of a tie in academic merit between multiple students, preference will be given to those with a lower annual household income.

important_dates_text: Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 9 October 2025

contact_details_text: Contact Information

For any queries or further assistance regarding the e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme, you may contact:

Department of Higher Education,
Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar -751001

• Email ID: scholarshiphedgov@gmail.com
• Phone number: 0674-2396550