How to apply for Odisha State Scholarship 2026?

Students must register on the OSSP portal using a valid NSP OTR ID. Ensure Aadhaar is seeded with the bank account for DBT.

What is the income limit for PRERANA scholarship?

For SC/ST students, the limit is ₹2.5 Lakhs, and for OBC/SEBC, it is generally ₹1.5 to ₹2.5 Lakhs depending on the current notification.

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Notice: Income Certificates for 2026 applications must be issued after April 1, 2025.

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OSSP PORTAL

Primary financial aid for SC/ST/OBC students studying within or outside Odisha.

Maximum Reward: ₹1,25,000

Deadline: Jan 31, 2026

Apply via State Portal

MERIT BASED

Merit scholarship for Degree and Technical students based on previous year performance.

Reward: ₹20,000 / Year

Min. Qualification: 60% Marks

Apply via State Portal

FARMER CHILD

Support for children of KALIA beneficiaries pursuing professional/technical education.

Coverage: Full Tuition Fees

Eligibility: KALIA Beneficiary

Apply via State Portal

It is mandatory to seed your Aadhaar with your bank account via NPCI for DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) to be successful.

Before applying on OSSP, students must generate a One-Time Registration (OTR) ID on the National Scholarship Portal.

Income certificates must be issued electronically by a Tahasildar after the month of April 2025.