Post-Matric Scholarship for ST, SC and MBC Students, Odisha 2024-25

The ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha offers the Post-Matric Scholarship to students from Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Minorities & Backward Classes (MBC) who aspire to pursue higher education in specified fields. This scholarship provides financial aid to help students complete their academic programs.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

• Be a domicile of Odisha.

• Belong to the ST, SC, or MBC category. (MBC includes Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)).

• Be enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, or doctoral programs in one of the following disciplines:

• Academic Disciplines Covered:

  • Science & Technology: Accountancy, Agriculture & Allied Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Applied Art & Craft, Ayurvedic, B.Sc./B.Tech. (Engineering, IT), Dental, Fishery, Forestry, Homeopathy, Medical, Multimedia & Animation, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedical, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Public Health, Social Work, Special Education, Teacher Training, Textile Design, Vocational Education.
  • Management & Business: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management, Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Master of Computer Application (MCA), Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA).
  • Hospitality & Tourism: Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Diploma in Hotel Management, Craftsmanship Certificate in Hotel Management, Hotel Management (Postgraduate), Tourism/Travel Management.
  • Law & Humanities: Law, Library Science, Journalism, Performing Arts, Interior Design, Fashion Design & Technology.
  • Integrated & Open University Programs: Integrated Programs (e.g., Integrated B.Sc., Integrated M.A.), Open University Diploma & Certificate Courses.
  • Technical & Vocational Education: ITI/ITC Courses, Polytechnic Diploma, Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.), Diploma in Vocation (D.Voc.)

• Have a family income of ₹2,50,000 or less per annum.

Benefits

Selected students will receive financial assistance to support their education.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

• Be a domicile of Odisha.

• Belong to the ST, SC, or MBC category. (MBC includes Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)).

• Be enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, or doctoral programs in one of the following disciplines:

• Academic Disciplines Covered:

  • Science & Technology: Accountancy, Agriculture & Allied Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Applied Art & Craft, Ayurvedic, B.Sc./B.Tech. (Engineering, IT), Dental, Fishery, Forestry, Homeopathy, Medical, Multimedia & Animation, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedical, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Public Health, Social Work, Special Education, Teacher Training, Textile Design, Vocational Education.
  • Management & Business: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management, Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Master of Computer Application (MCA), Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA).
  • Hospitality & Tourism: Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Diploma in Hotel Management, Craftsmanship Certificate in Hotel Management, Hotel Management (Postgraduate), Tourism/Travel Management.
  • Law & Humanities: Law, Library Science, Journalism, Performing Arts, Interior Design, Fashion Design & Technology.
  • Integrated & Open University Programs: Integrated Programs (e.g., Integrated B.Sc., Integrated M.A.), Open University Diploma & Certificate Courses.
  • Technical & Vocational Education: ITI/ITC Courses, Polytechnic Diploma, Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.), Diploma in Vocation (D.Voc.)

• Have a family income of ₹2,50,000 or less per annum.

Benefits

Selected students will receive financial assistance to support their education.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Aadhaar card
• Income certificate of parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Caste certificate
• Bank account details (copy of passbook with account number & IFSC code)
• Passport-size photograph
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Institute declaration certificate
• Academic documents (Class 10 & 12 marksheets & certificates)

How to Apply?

Eligible candidates can apply online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal by following these steps:

• Visit the Official Website:

  • Go to the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.

• Register/Login:

  • New users must register with basic details.
  • Existing users can log in with their credentials.

• Fill the Application Form:

  • Provide personal, academic, and bank details.
  • Select the Post-Matric Scholarship for ST, SC, and MBC Students.

• Upload Documents:

  • Upload all the required documents in the prescribed format.

• Review & Submit:

  • Double-check all details before submitting the application.

• Track Application Status:

  • After submission, track your application status through the portal.

Application Deadline: 15th March 2025 For further details and assistance, visit the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.