The e-Medhabruti Scholarship Programme 2025 is a flagship merit-based initiative by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. It provides one-time financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, technical, and professional degree courses across India. The objective is to ease the financial burden on students from economically weaker families and promote higher education among Odisha’s youth.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• State: Odisha
• Launched by: Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha
• Total Scholarships (2025): 14,500
• Annual Income Limit: ₹6,00,000
• Scholarship Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Applicable For: UG, PG, Technical & Professional Courses
• Application Mode: Online at scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Benefits
| Category | No. of Scholarships | Rate/Year | Amount Disbursed (One-time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG Merit | 6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹15,000 for 3-year course |
| PG Merit | 2,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 for 2-year course |
| Technical & Professional | 6,000 | ₹10,000/year | As per course duration |
• Entire scholarship amount is paid at once in the first year
• Differential amount allowed for students switching to a higher-cost eligible course after availing previous scholarship
• Funds transferred via DBT to student’s bank account
Eligibility Criteria
General Conditions:
• Must be a permanent resident of Odisha
• Parental income should not exceed ₹6,00,000 per annum
• Must have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying exam
• Applicable only in the first year of admission
• Must have a valid bank account and Aadhaar number
Course-Wise Eligibility:
1. UG Merit
• Passed +2 (CHSE Odisha/CBSE/ICSE) with 60%+ marks
• Admitted in a regular 3-year degree course like BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, BJMC
2. PG Merit
• Passed +3 Degree with 60%+ marks
• Admitted in a regular non-professional PG course (Arts, Science, Commerce)
3. Technical & Professional Merit
• Passed +2 (or +3 for MBA/MSW/NMFC etc.) with 60%+ marks
• Enrolled in courses like B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, BCA, BBA
• Course must be approved by AICTE, MCI, UGC, CCIM, INC, etc.
Exclusions
• Students studying via distance education/open universities
• Already availing any other Govt. scholarship
• Students of diploma, B.Ed./M.Ed., M.Phil/Ph.D.
• Students admitted to non-recognized institutions
• Students studying abroad
• Students who do not apply in the first year of their course
Application Process (Online)
Registration:
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Click “Registration” → Agree to terms
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Enter Aadhaar, mobile number, name, gender, DoB, email
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OTP verification → Set password
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Receive Application ID and Password via email/SMS
Application:
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Login at scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Select “e-Medhabruti” from schemes dropdown
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Fill all mandatory fields
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Upload documents in prescribed format
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Submit form online
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Take 2 printouts and submit to Head of Institution for verification
Documents Required
• Residence Certificate (from Tahsildar/Employer if Govt. service)
• Income Certificate (Tahsildar or equivalent)
• Last Exam Marksheet (self-attested)
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook (first page) with IFSC & account number
• College ID / Admission Proof / Library Card / Letter of Undertaking
Selection Procedure
• Final selection is district-wise and merit-based
• Based on marks obtained in qualifying examination
• In case of tie, lower parental income will be prioritized
• CGPA scores (CBSE/ICSE) converted using formula: CGPA x 9.5 = % Marks
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Which Department Manages The “E-Medhabruti” Scholarship Scheme?
The “e-Medhabruti” Scholarship Scheme is managed by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. - What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance Available Through This Scheme?
The maximum amount of financial assistance available through this scheme is ₹ 20,000/-. - How Many Scholarships Shall Be Awarded In 2023?
The number of scholarships that are awarded every year is 14,500. - What Shall Be The Duration Of The Scholarship?
The scholarship is provided for the complete duration of the course. - Can I Apply For The Scholarship If I Am Studying In The 2nd Year Of The Degree Course?
No, the student can apply for e-Medhabruti Scholarship only in the year of joining (i.e. 1st year of the course). - What Shall Be The Number Of Scholarships For U.G. Merit?
The number of scholarships for U.G. Merit is 6,000. - What Shall Be The Number Of Scholarships For P.G. Merit?
The number of scholarships for P.G. Merit is 2,500. - What Shall Be The Number Of Scholarships For Technical & Professional Merit?
The number of scholarships for P.G. Merit is 6,000. - What Shall Be The Rate Of Scholarship For U.G. Merit?
The rate of scholarship for U.G. Merit shall be ₹ 5,000/- per year. - What Shall Be The Rate Of Scholarship For P.G. Merit?
The rate of scholarship for U.G. Merit shall be ₹ 10,000/- per year. - What Shall Be The Rate Of Scholarship For Technical & Professional Merit?
The rate of scholarship for U.G. Merit shall be ₹ 10,000/- per year. - Is The Number Of Scholarships Subject To Change?
Yes, the number of scholarships under a particular category may be increased by the Govt. depending on the number of eligible students who applied and validated in other categories in an academic year. - What Shall Be The Duration Of The Scholarship If Any Student, After Availing One-Time Scholarship Under One Course, Joins Another Course?
In case any student, after availing one-time scholarship under one course, joins another course i.e. students joining engineering, medical, and other professional courses during +3 and any other course having a higher scholarship amount, then the student will be entitled to the differential amount only. The differential amount will also be released in the first semester/year of the new course. - What Shall Be The Mode Of Disbursement For The Scholarship?
The scholarship will be paid to the selected students by the Higher Education Department through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode and will be transferred to the Bank account of the beneficiaries. - Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
The scheme guidelines can be found at this link –
https://dhe.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-06/Medhabruti%20Guideline2020-21.pdf - What Is The Full-Form Of ECS?
The full-form of ECS is Electronic Clearing System.