Overview
The Odisha Post Matric Scholarship Portal is a one-stop online platform for students from Odisha to apply for post-matriculation scholarships. The portal is managed by the ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department of the Government of Odisha.
The Post Matric Scholarship scheme is a merit-cum-means scholarship scheme for students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), and Minority communities. The scholarship is provided to students who are pursuing post-matriculation studies, such as Class 11 and 12, vocational courses, technical courses, and professional courses.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- They must belong to one of the eligible categories, i.e., ST, SC, OBC, EBC, or Minority.
- They must be permanent residents of Odisha.
- They must have passed the previous examination with a minimum of 40% marks.
- Their annual family income must not exceed INR 2.5 lakh.
How to apply online
To apply for the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship online, students need to follow these steps:
- Visit the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship Portal (https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/).
- Click on the “Apply for Scholarship” link.
- Register on the portal by providing your name, email address, and mobile number.
- Once you have registered, you will receive a user ID and password.
- Log in to the portal using your user ID and password.
- Fill in the online application form and submit it.
Required documents
Students need to submit the following documents along with their online application form:
- Scanned copy of their Aadhaar card.
- Scanned copy of their caste certificate (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of their income certificate.
- Scanned copy of their previous examination mark sheet.
- Scanned copy of their admission letter for the current course.
Status check
Students can check the status of their scholarship application online by following these steps:
- Visit the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship Portal.
- Log in to the portal using your user ID and password.
- Click on the “Track Application Status” link.
- Enter your application number and date of birth.
- Click on the “Submit” button.
- Your scholarship application status will be displayed.
Payment of scholarship
The scholarship amount is credited directly to the bank account of the student. Students need to submit their bank account details along with their online application form.
Benefits of the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship
The Odisha Post Matric Scholarship provides a number of benefits to students, including:
- Financial assistance to meet the cost of education, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, and examination fees.
- Motivation to pursue higher education.
- Reduction in the dropout rate.
Conclusion
The Odisha Post Matric Scholarship is a valuable scheme for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. It helps them to pursue higher education and achieve their career goals.