Odisha Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana Scholarship

The Odisha Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana Scholarship 2025 is a significant initiative by the Government of Odisha to promote higher education among children of farmers. This scholarship scheme is specifically designed to assist meritorious students from farming families who are pursuing agriculture or allied courses in state or central agricultural universities.

The scholarship provides financial assistance to cover the cost of tuition and academic expenses, thereby encouraging the children of farmers to gain professional education and contribute back to the agriculture sector of Odisha.

Short Summary

Benefits

• Financial support to cover tuition and academic fees
• Special preference to students from economically weaker farming households
• Encouragement to pursue agricultural and allied sciences
• Support for professional development in the agriculture sector
• Promotes rural development and upliftment of farming families

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Odisha Krishi Vidya Nidhi Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a resident of Odisha
• Be the child of a farmer, verified by a certified document
• Have passed Class 12 with science stream from a recognized board
• Be admitted in an undergraduate program in Agriculture, Horticulture, or allied sciences
• Be enrolled in a state or central government-recognized agriculture university
• Must not have an annual family income exceeding ₹2 lakh

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Odisha Domicile Certificate
• Farmer Certificate issued by the Tahsildar or Agriculture Officer
• Class 10 and Class 12 Mark Sheets
• Admission Proof / Bonafide Certificate from the institution
• Bank Passbook (with IFSC code)
• Income Certificate (current financial year)
• Passport-size Photograph
• Mobile number and Email ID

Important Dates (Tentative)

Application Process Online

1. Visit the official website (To be announced – Odisha Agriculture Department portal)

2. Click on the “Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2025” link

3. Click on “New Registration” and create a student profile

4. Fill in your personal, academic, and farmer family details

5. Upload all required documents in prescribed format

6. Submit the application form and note the registration number

7. Keep checking the portal for status updates and merit list announcements

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How much amount can I receive for this scholarship?
The scholarship amount varies based on tuition fees, but generally covers academic costs and tuition for the full duration of the undergraduate program.

Q: What criteria should be met to be eligible for the scholarship?
You must be a resident of Odisha, a farmer’s child, have passed Class 12 with Science, and enrolled in an agriculture-related UG course.

Q: How can I check my scholarship status?
Login to the official portal (when launched), go to ‘Track Application Status’, and enter your registration ID.

Q: What are my chances of getting selected?
If you meet the academic, income, and eligibility criteria and submit valid documents, your chances are very good.

Q: What documents are required with the application?
Farmer certificate, domicile, income certificate, 10th & 12th marksheets, admission proof, Aadhaar, and bank details.

Q: What is the online application process?
Register on the official portal, fill in details, upload documents, and submit the application before the deadline.

Q: What is the official website for this scholarship?
The portal will be announced soon by the Odisha Agriculture Department.

Q: How to check the application status?
Log in to the portal using your credentials and check the status or merit list section.

Q: What is the last date to apply?
Tentatively, the last date is August 31, 2025.

Contact Information 

• Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
• Department: Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Govt. of Odisha
• Helpline Number: 155335 / 1800-345-6770
• Email Support: [email protected]