Post Matric Scholarship Odisha 2026: Check application status, last date, apply online on scholarship.odisha.gov.in, and full eligibility criteria for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC students with family income.
The Post Matric Scholarship scheme run by the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha is one of the biggest financial support programmes for SC, ST, OBC, SEBC and EBC students studying in Class 11, 12, ITI, Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation and professional courses.
Every year lakhs of students from Odisha receive anything between ₹15,000 to ₹1,20,000+ directly in their bank accounts through this scheme. For the academic session 2026-27, the application process is expected to start in the last week of November.
What is Post Matric Scholarship Last Date?
Extended Deadlines for Fresh & Renewal Post-Matric Scholarship Applications 2026-27
| Activity | Last Date |
|---|---|
| Closing date for submission of Online Applications by Students | 31.1. 2026 |
| Closing date for verification of Online Applications by Institutions | 15.01.2026 |
| Closing date for online sanction of applications by sanctioning authorities (DWO & WEO) | 31.01.2026 |
So the final deadline for students to apply is 31 January 2026.
Post Matric Scholarship Odisha Eligibility Criteria
- Odisha domicile only
- Belongs to SC / ST / OBC / SEBC / EBC category
- Family annual income:
- SC & ST → No income limit
- OBC / SEBC / EBC → ₹2.50 lakh or less (income certificate of financial year 2024–25 required)
- Studying in post-matriculation courses (Class 11 onwards) in government or recognised private institutions
- Not availing any other scholarship that covers full tuition fee (e.g., National Scholarship Portal full-tuition schemes)
Post Matric Scholarship Amount (Day Scholar vs Hosteller)
The amount depends on the group of course:
| Group | Courses Covered | Day Scholar (₹/year) | Hosteller (₹/year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Medical, Engineering, MBA, MCA, CPA, CA, etc. | 10,000 – 12,000 | 18,000 – 20,000 + tuition |
| II | B.Pharm, Nursing, B.Sc Agri, B.Ed, Hotel Mgmt | 8,000 – 10,000 | 12,000 – 15,000 + tuition |
| III | 3-year Diploma, Polytechnic, ITI | 7,000 – 8,000 | 10,000 – 12,000 |
| IV | +2, +3 (Arts/Science/Commerce) | 5,300 – 6,500 | 8,500 – 10,000 |
Additional ₹1,200–₹2,400 per year is given as reader allowance to visually/physically challenged students.
Official Portal and Application Process
Website: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in (also known as PRERANA Portal)
How to Post Matric Scholarship Apply Online?
- First of all you have to visit the official website of Post Matric which is scholarship.odisha.gov.in
- Now you have to click on “Apply Online” option
- Now, if you are the first person on the portal, you need to click on the “Register Here” option.
- Fill personal details, course details, college, bank account & income details
- Upload scanned documents in PDF format (maximum 500 KB each)
- Submit application → note down Application ID
- Take printout and submit hard copy (if asked by college)
- College verifies → District Welfare Officer sanctions → money transferred via PFMS
Post Matric Documents Required (2026-27)
All documents must be self-attested and uploaded in PDF:
- Aadhaar card (mandatory)
- Caste certificate (issued by Tahasildar)
- Income certificate
- Residence/Domicile certificate
- Previous year mark sheet & admit card
- College/School admission receipt & current year fee receipt
- First page of bank passbook (account must be in student’s name and linked with Aadhaar & NPCI)
- Hostel certificate (if claiming hosteller rate)
- Recent passport-size photograph
How to Check Application Status Online
- Go to scholarship.odisha.gov.in
- Click “Know Your Status”
- Enter Aadhaar number or Application ID
- Status will show:
If status remains “Forwarded to Institute” for more than 30 days, contact your college scholarship section.
Common Reasons for Rejection & How to Avoid Them
| Reason | How to Avoid |
|---|---|
| Bank account not seeded with Aadhaar/NPCI | Link account immediately on bank branch or online |
| Name mismatch (Aadhaar vs bank vs certificates) | Get name corrected in one document first |
| Income certificate of old financial year | Always upload 2024–25 income certificate |
| Wrong course group selected | Check course list PDF on portal before selecting |
| Document size >500 KB or wrong format | Convert to PDF and compress below 400 KB |
| Renewal student applied as fresh | Use “Renewal” option, not “Fresh” |
Payment Process and Timeline
Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 Important Dates
- Last date for students to submit online application: 31 December 2025
- Last date for institutions to verify applications: 15 January 2026
- Last date for DWO & WEO to sanction applications: 31 January 2026
Helpline & Support
- Prerana Helpline: 0674-2391780 / 0674-2391328 (10 AM – 6 PM, Monday–Saturday)
- Email: prerna.grievance@gmail.com
- District Welfare Officer of your district (contact numbers available on portal)
The Post Matric Scholarship is a lifeline for thousands of economically weaker students in Odisha. Applying early (preferably in December itself) and keeping all documents ready can save you from last-minute server issues and rejections.
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