The School and Mass Education Department of Odisha has launched the Junior Merit Scholarship 2025 to support meritorious students from financially weaker backgrounds studying in Class 11 and 12. The goal is to reduce dropout rates after Class 10 by providing direct financial assistance. Eligible students can apply through the State Scholarship Portal of Odisha before the last date to avail the benefits.
Short Summary
- Scholarship Name: Junior Merit Scholarship Odisha 2025
- Launched By: Government of Odisha, School and Mass Education Department
- Beneficiaries: Students of Class 11 and 12
- Total Scholarships: 10,000 (approx.)
- Scholarship Amount: ₹3,000 per annum
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Portal: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Objective of Junior Merit Scholarship Odisha
The main objective of this scholarship is to:
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Support meritorious students financially after Class 10
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Encourage higher secondary education among disadvantaged students
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Help reduce dropout rates in Odisha
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Empower students from all communities, including General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, and EBC categories
Scholarship Amount
| Course | Payment Type | Amount (Boys/Girls/Transgender) |
|---|---|---|
| Plus 2 (Class 11 & 12) | Yearly | ₹3,000 per student |
Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Class/Course | Family Income Limit | Academic Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC | Class 11 or 12 | Annual family income should not exceed ₹6 lakh | Minimum 60% in the last exam passed |
Documents Required
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Aadhaar Card of the student
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Income Certificate of parent/guardian
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Residence Certificate
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Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque (with IFSC code)
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Passport-size Photograph
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College ID Card
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Marksheet of the last exam passed
Important Dates
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Application Start Date: To be announced
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Last Date to Apply: To be announced
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Document Upload Deadline: To be announced
Application Process: How to Apply Online
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On the homepage, click “Registration”
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Read the instructions, tick the checkboxes, and select “I Agree”
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Enter Aadhaar number and verify with OTP
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Complete the registration form with details like name, DOB, mobile, email, etc.
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Login using your credentials and search for Junior Merit Scholarship Scheme
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Fill the scholarship application form
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Upload required documents in JPG/PNG format
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Review the form and submit it
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Save/print the final application for reference
Student Login
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Visit the Odisha Scholarship Portal
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Click on “Student Login”
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Enter Aadhaar number and password
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Click “Login” to access your dashboard
Important Instructions
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Enter correct bank details; the government is not responsible for wrong transfers
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Use a valid email and mobile number for registration
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Only one application per student is allowed
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Incorrect or multiple applications will be rejected
Know Your Application Status
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Click on “Know Your Status”
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Select “Application Status”
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Enter your Aadhaar number or Application ID
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Click on “Get OTP” and enter it to check status
View IFSC Code
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On the portal homepage, select “View IFSC Code”
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Choose your bank and district
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Click on “Search” to get details
Check Eligibility for Scholarship
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Visit the official website
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Click on “Check Eligibility”
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Enter category, gender, income, region, course, and last exam marks
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View eligible scholarships based on your inputs
View Institution List
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Click on “Institution List” on the homepage
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Browse or search for your institution
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View registration and scholarship eligibility details
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How much amount can I receive for this scholarship?
A: ₹3,000 per year for each selected student.
Q: What criteria must I meet to be eligible?
A: You must be a student of Class 11 or 12 with at least 60% marks and a family income of less than ₹6 lakh/year.
Q: How can I check my scholarship status?
A: Use your Aadhaar or Application ID on the Odisha Scholarship Portal under the “Know Your Status” section.
Q: What are my chances of receiving the scholarship?
A: If you meet the eligibility criteria and apply before the deadline with complete documents, your chances are good.
Q: What documents are needed?
A: Aadhaar, income certificate, marksheet, residence proof, college ID, bank passbook, and photo.
Q: What is the application and login process?
A: Register on scholarship.odisha.gov.in, verify Aadhaar, fill the form, upload documents, and submit.
Q: What is the official website?
A: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Q: How to check application status?
A: Use the “Know Your Status” option on the portal with your Aadhaar or Application ID.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: The exact deadline for 2025 will be updated soon. Check the official website regularly.
Contact Information
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Official Website: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Helpdesk Email: [email protected]
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Helpline Number: 155335 / 1800-345-6770 (Toll-Free)