Scholarships for OJEE Students in Odisha 2026: Complete List & How to Apply

One of the biggest reasons families hesitate about engineering or MBA admission is cost. What most students don't know is that multiple government and institutional scholarships can significantly reduce — or even eliminate — the fee burden. NuaDisha helps every eligible student access financial aid they didn't know they qualified for.

Major Scholarships Available for OJEE Students in Odisha

1. Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Odisha Government)

One of the most widely available scholarships for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students. Covers tuition fees, examination fees, and provides a maintenance allowance.

• Eligibility: SC/ST students from Odisha in recognized degree programs
• Portal: odishascholarship.gov.in
• Amount: Full tuition fees + monthly maintenance allowance

2. Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Odisha Government)

Partial tuition coverage and maintenance allowance for Other Backward Class students.

• Eligibility: OBC students with family income below the prescribed limit
• Portal: odishascholarship.gov.in

3. Scholarship for Minority Students (Central Government)

For students from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, and Jain communities.

• Eligibility: Minority community students, family income below ₹2 lakhs/year
• Portal: scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal)

4. Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)

For wards of ex-servicemen and coast guard personnel pursuing professional degree programs.

• Amount: ₹2,500/month (boys) and ₹3,000/month (girls)
• Portal: Kendriya Sainik Board portal

5. AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students

For female students in AICTE-approved technical programs including B.Tech.

• Eligibility: Girls in 1st year, family income below ₹8 lakhs/year
• Amount: Up to ₹50,000 per year
• Portal: AICTE portal

6. AICTE Saksham Scholarship (Specially-Abled Students)

• Eligibility: Students with 40%+ disability in AICTE-approved programs
• Amount: Up to ₹50,000 per year

7. Institutional Merit Scholarships

Many private colleges in Bhubaneswar offer merit-based scholarships for high OJEE ranks or strong academic records. These are rarely advertised — NuaDisha negotiates and identifies these opportunities for our students.

How to Apply — Step by Step

1. Collect All Documents Before AdmissionIncome certificate (from revenue officer), caste certificate, Aadhaar, bank account details, admission letter, marksheets.
2. Register on the Correct PortalState scholarships: odishascholarship.gov.in | Central: scholarships.gov.in | AICTE: aicte-india.org
3. Fill the Application CarefullyErrors in name, bank account, or income details are the most common cause of rejection. Double-check everything.
4. College VerificationMost scholarships require your college to verify and forward the application. Follow up with your college's scholarship cell.
5. Track Application StatusAll major portals allow status tracking. Check regularly and respond to any queries promptly.

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