The Junior Merit Scholarship 2025, launched by the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, provides financial support of ₹3,000 annually to meritorious students pursuing Class XI and XII in recognized Higher Secondary Schools across Odisha. This scholarship, implemented under the e-Medhabruti scheme, targets economically constrained families and promotes inclusive access to higher secondary education.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Launched by: School & Mass Education Dept., Govt. of Odisha
• Applicable Class: Class XI and XII (Higher Secondary level)
• Scholarship Amount: ₹3,000 per annum
• Selection Criteria: Merit (HSC marks) + Income validation
• Application Mode: Online via scholarship.odisha.gov.in
• Quota: 10,000 students (50% boys and 50% girls)
Benefits
• ₹3,000 per annum for each selected student in Class XI and XII
• Awarded to 10,000 students per year (50:50 gender ratio)
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into student’s bank account
• Automatically renewed for Class XII upon validation by the institution
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a permanent resident of Odisha
• Must have secured 60% or more marks in HSC (Class 10)
• Must be enrolled in a regular Class XI program at a recognized institution (BSE Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, or equivalent board)
• Parental income should not exceed ₹6,00,000 per annum
• Applicable to General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, and EBC categories
• Application should be submitted during Class XI only
Exclusions
Students are not eligible if:
• Enrolled in distance learning/correspondence programs
• Already receiving scholarships from other State or Central Govt. schemes
• Studying outside India
• Application is not authenticated by the Principal during Class XI
Application Process (Online)
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Click on “Student Registration”
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Enter Aadhaar Number and complete the OTP verification
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Get your User ID and Password via SMS/email
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Login to the Student Portal using credentials
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Select Junior Merit Scholarship (Class XI–XII)
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Fill in academic, personal, and bank details
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Upload required documents
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Submit the form and keep a printout for reference
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• HSC Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Income Certificate (issued by Revenue Officer, Tahasildar/Addl. Tahasildar)
• Domicile Certificate (or employer certificate if parent is in Odisha Govt.)
• Bank Passbook (1st page showing IFSC & account number)
• Admission Receipt/Library Card/College ID Card
• Passport-size Photograph
All uploaded documents must be clearly legible and in accepted file size/format.
Selection & Disbursement Process
• Merit list prepared based on descending order of HSC marks
• In case of tie: preference given to lower parental income
• Final merit list generated from validated applications only
• Funds disbursed via DBT to student’s bank account
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the meritorious Higher Secondary School students of Odisha from families whose parental income does not exceed ₹6.00 lakhs to meet a part of their educational expenses while pursuing their higher studies. - What is the scholarship amount under the scheme?
The students pursuing Class XI & XII in the Higher Secondary Schools of the State will receive a scholarship amount of ₹3000/- per year. - How many students will be given scholarships?
The number of scholarships will be awarded to 10,000 students. - In which ratio the scholarship is distributed between boys & girls?
The scholarship is distributed between boys & girls in 50:50 ratios. - Who is eligible for this scheme?
The student of Class XI & XII who is a permanent resident of Odisha is eligible for the scheme. - What is the minimum percentage of marks required to apply for the scholarship?
The Student must have passed HSC with 60% or more marks from an institution recognized by BSE Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, or Equivalent Boards, and pursuing regular Class XI courses of 10+2. - Which category of students can apply for the scheme?
The students belong to General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC & EBC categories may eligible to apply. - When shall a student be eligible to apply for the scheme?
Students shall apply for Junior Merit Scholarship in the 1st year of the course (Class XI). - Can a student studying outside Odisha State be eligible to apply under this scheme?
Outside students (students of Odisha but studying outside Odisha) are also required to apply online for this scholarship. - Can a student pursuing study through distance learning/correspondence be eligible to apply under the scheme?
No, such students are not allowed to apply under the scheme. - Can eligible students apply every year for the scholarship?
The eligible students may apply each year for the scholarship on the State Scholarship Portal. - Where can I register for the scholarship?
The eligible student can apply for the scholarship on the State Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/student-registration - By whom will the application be validated?
The application will be validated/authenticated by the Higher Secondary School/Institute.