The KALIA Scholarship 2025 is a flagship educational support initiative launched by the Government of Odisha under the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme. Administered by the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, the scheme offers financial assistance to children of KALIA beneficiaries for pursuing professional and technical courses in recognized Government institutions of Odisha.
It aims to empower the children of small/marginal farmers, landless agricultural households, and sharecroppers by ensuring access to higher education in fields like medicine, engineering, agriculture, polytechnic, and ITI.
Short Summary of the Scholarship
• Scheme Name: KALIA Scholarship 2025
• State: Odisha
• Beneficiaries: Children of KALIA Scheme beneficiaries (SF/MF/LAH)
• Courses Covered: Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, Polytechnic, ITI & Allied Courses
• Institutions Covered: Only Government Institutions of Odisha
• Disbursal Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Scholarship Type: Tuition fees, one-time fees, hostel/mess charges
• Application Mode: Online via the State Scholarship Portal
Benefits
• Full reimbursement of tuition fees, annual fees, one-time fees, and hostel charges (excluding caution/refundable money)
• Hostel/Mess Allowance:
- ₹1200/month for Degree students
- ₹1000/month for Diploma/ITI students
- Paid for 10 months per academic year
• Scholarship is transferred directly to the student’s bank account through DBT
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant’s parent/guardian must be a verified KALIA beneficiary, either under the cultivation support or livelihood support components
• The student must be enrolled in a professional or technical course in a Government institution in Odisha
• Admission must be based on merit
• The applicant must not be availing of any other scholarship. If already receiving another scholarship, they must opt for only one
• The scholarship can be availed for only one professional course per student
Courses Covered
Eligible Professional and Technical Courses (Government Institutions Only)
• Medical & Allied: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, B.Sc (Nursing), PBBSc, B.Pharm
• Agriculture & Allied: B.Sc (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Community Science), BVSc & AH, B.Tech (Agri. Engineering)
• Engineering & Technology: B.Tech/B.E (Govt Colleges)
• Diploma Courses: D. Pharma, DMLT, DMRT, GNM, ANM, Psychiatric Nursing, Polytechnic, Agri Polytechnic
• ITI: Trades offered in Government ITIs
Note: Courses in private, aided, or centrally-run institutions are not eligible.
Exclusions
• Students admitted under NRI/Cost-sharing/Self-financing quotas
• Students already receiving any other state/central scholarship
• Students seeking a scholarship for the second professional course
• Courses offered in private institutions or central government institutions
Application Process (Online)
Step-by-Step Process:
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Visit the State Scholarship Portal – Odisha
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Register using your Aadhaar number if you’re a new user; existing users can log in directly
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Complete the registration to receive your User ID and Password
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Log in and fill out the KALIA Scholarship Application Form
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Upload all necessary documents (see list below)
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Review your details, download, and print the application for records
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Submit online; no physical form submission is allowed
Post-Application Verification
• The head of the Institution verifies enrollment, parents’ names (with 10th certificate), and hostel status
• Ensures the applicant is not receiving another scholarship
• Verified forms are forwarded to the Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO)
• If multiple applications are found, only one valid entry is accepted
•The schemee is automatically renewable each year on a performance basis
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Proof of age (birth certificate/school certificate)
• Marksheet of the qualifying exam
• Matriculation certificate (except non-matric ITI)
• Admission letter & current year academic details
• Resident certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if any)
• Income certificate (if applicable)
• First page of bank passbook with IFSC & account number
• Any other document as required by the authorities
Important: The bank account must be in the name of the student and linked to ECS/Core Banking facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to extend financial assistance to the children of the beneficiaries under KALIA for pursuing Professional/Technical courses in the State of Odisha. It will lead to better access to Higher Education for children of Small and marginal farmers (SF/MF), Actual cultivators (sharecroppers), and Landless Agricultural households (LAH). KALIA Scholarship will support SF/MF & LAH in empowering their families. - Q: Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha - Q: What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
The tuition fees, annual fees, one-time fees, hostel charges, and any other fees deposited by the student in the colleges/universities/institutions, except the caution money/any other refundable money as admissible, shall be given to the concerned student. - Q: How much is given to the students for mess/hostel charges?
The mess/hostel charges of ₹1200/- per month & ₹1000/- per month for ten months shall be provided to the Degree & Diploma/Polytechnic/ITI students respectively as per the guideline of ST & SC Development, Minorities and BCW Department. - Q: Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
The children of all the eligible beneficiaries under the KALIA scheme under the two different components, namely Support to Cultivators for Cultivation and Livelihood Support to Landless Agricultural Households are eligible for the scholarship. - Q: What is the criterion for giving a scholarship?
The scholarship will be given purely on a merit basis to those who are studying professional/technical courses like Medical, Engineering, Agriculture and Allied Nursing, Diploma, and different trades in ITI in Government Institutions of the State. - Q: Are students studying in private schools also eligible for the scheme
No, the student must have obtained admission in a Government institution of the State on a merit basis - Q: What does “Government Institution” mean?
Government Institutions means an organization set up by the State Government to execute its programme is called Government Institution. The institutions set up by the Central Government and Private Institutions or the State Govt. aided Private Institutions shall not come under the Government Institutions. - Q: Can a student be eligible to apply under the scheme if he/she is already receiving a scholarship?
The student will not be eligible to get any other scholarship, or if he/shereceivesf another scholarship, he/she will need to shift from the existing scholarship scheme to the KALIA Scholarship, if they so choose. Only one scholarship can be availed. - Q: Can a student get a scholarship for more than one professional course?
The candidate can apply through the State Scholarship Portal, Government of Odisha. https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/ - Q: How to apply under the scheme?
The candidate can apply through the State Scholarship Portal, Government of Odisha. https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/