Odisha has opened fresh applications under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana for 2026-27. Students can apply from November 5 to November 20 at scholarship.odisha.gov.in. The Higher Education Department will let principals validate forms until November 30.
The first row matters most. The window shuts on November 20, 2026.
The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, issued this schedule on November 7, 2026. It is the second phase of the Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana. The phase is only for fresh students.
These dates do not cover the main 2026-27 round. That round ran earlier, in October. This window fills the seats left over, and it is open for 16 days.
When can students apply for the Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana 2026-27?
The fresh application window is open from November 5 to November 20, 2026. Students apply online. There is no paper form.
Principals must validate these forms by November 30, 2026. For the Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana, validation runs until December 15 through the district welfare office.
Which five schemes run under the Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana?
Five schemes share the same window. Three of them are e-Medhabruti awards. These cover UG Merit, PG Merit and Technical and Professional Merit.
UG means undergraduate. PG means postgraduate.
The other two are the Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scheme and the Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana.
How much do the e-Medhabruti scholarships pay?
The e-Medhabruti scholarships pay a fixed sum each year. The amount depends on the course.
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| Scholarship | Amount a year | Course length |
|---|---|---|
| e-Medhabruti UG Merit | Rs 10,000 | 3 years |
| e-Medhabruti PG Merit | Rs 15,000 | 2 years |
| e-Medhabruti Technical and Professional | Rs 20,000 | Full course |
The money reaches the student by Direct Benefit Transfer. Direct Benefit Transfer sends the sum straight to an Aadhaar linked bank account.
Who is eligible for the Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana fresh window?
The window is for fresh students only. They must be first-year students who have not applied before. The scheme is merit-cum-means.
A student needs at least 55% marks in the last exam. A family-income limit also applies. Check the current ceiling on the portal before you apply.
Both SAMS and non-SAMS colleges take part. SAMS is the state’s common admission system. UGC and AICTE approve colleges in India.
How to apply on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal?
Students apply on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. The portal sits at scholarship.odisha.gov.in. First register with an Aadhaar number.
Log in with the details sent by text or email. Pick the scheme.
Fill the form and upload the papers. Submit before the window shuts on November 20.
I missed the main round, can I still apply?
Yes, if you are a fresh first-year student. This second phase exists for students who did not apply in the October round. You apply in the same way, before November 20, 2026.
The Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana is a merit scholarship scheme of the Government of Odisha. The Higher Education Department runs it. It brings three older awards under one name: e-Medhabruti, the Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scheme and the Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana. The scheme pays meritorious students a yearly sum, sent straight to their bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana 2026-27?
The last date to apply under the Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana 2026-27 fresh window is November 20, 2026. Students apply online at scholarship.odisha.gov.in. This window is the second phase and is meant for fresh students only.
Which schemes are open in this Odisha scholarship window?
Five schemes are open in this Odisha scholarship window. Three are e-Medhabruti awards for UG Merit, PG Merit and Technical and Professional Merit. Two more cover Odia language study and help for needy students.
How much money do the e-Medhabruti scholarships give each year?
The e-Medhabruti scholarships give a fixed sum each year. UG Merit pays Rs 10,000, PG Merit pays Rs 15,000, and Technical and Professional Merit pays Rs 20,000. The money goes straight to an Aadhaar linked bank account.
Can students who already applied in October apply again?
Students who already applied in October do not apply again. This second phase is only for fresh first-year students who missed the main round. They can submit a new form until November 20, 2026.
How do students apply on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal?
Students apply on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in. They register with an Aadhaar number, log in, pick the scheme, fill the form and upload the papers. The form must be submitted before November 20, 2026.
Last verified: November 8, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with the Higher Education Department, Odisha before you act.
