Education in technical and professional fields is not cheap anymore. Students in Odisha who want to study Engineering, Medical, Law, Pharmacy, MBA, Nursing, etc. often face financial issues. To support them, the Government of Odisha provides e-Medhabruti Scholarship for Technical & Professional Courses every year.
If you’re pursuing a degree in these fields, this scholarship can give you ₹20,000 per year directly in your bank account. Let me break down the eligibility, apply process, benefits, documents, and payment status in simple words.
Quick Highlights
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Scheme Name: e-Medhabruti – Technical & Professional Scholarship 2025
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Launched by: Higher Education Dept., Govt. of Odisha
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Eligible Courses: Medical, Engineering (B.Tech), MBA, MCA, Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Management, M.Tech, Journalism, Architecture, Social Work, Para-Medical, and many more.
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Scholarship Amount: ₹20,000 per year (for Boys, Girls & Transgender – all equal)
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Eligibility Marks: Minimum 55% in last exam passed
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Income Limit: Annual family income ≤ ₹8,00,000
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Official Website: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
To get this scholarship, you must:
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Be a permanent resident of Odisha.
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Be studying in one of the listed technical/professional courses.
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Score at least 55% marks in your last qualifying exam.
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Parents’/guardian’s total annual income should not cross ₹8 lakh.
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Have Aadhaar linked bank account for DBT.
Courses Covered Under e-Medhabruti
Here’s the list of major courses eligible under this scheme:
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Engineering & Technology: B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, Integrated MCA, Integrated MBA
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Medical & Health Sciences: MBBS, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Para-Medical, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Homeopathy, Ayurvedic
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Professional Studies: MBA, MFC, Management, Tourism & Hospitality, Hotel Management, Journalism, Law, Social Works, Multimedia & Animation, Interior Design
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Science & Allied: M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc, Forestry, Fishery, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Public Health, Architecture, B.Sc. Technical/Professional, BVA (Visual Arts)
👉 In short – almost every professional course is covered.
Scholarship Amount
| Courses | Payment Type | Boys Amt (Rs.) | Girls Amt (Rs.) | Transgender Amt (Rs.) |
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| Nursing | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Pharmacy | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| M. Sc. | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Architecture | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| B. Sc. Technical/Professional | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Dental | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Fishery | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Forestry | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Homeopathy | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Journalism | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Law | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Medical | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Para-Medical | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Animal Husbandary | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| M. Tech. | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Management | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Ayurvedic | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Agriculture & Allied Sciences | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Occupational Therapy | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Prosthetics and Orthotics | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Engineering – B.Tech Course | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Physiotherapy | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Integrated M.Sc. | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Social Works | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Master in Computer Application (MCA) | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Master in Finance & Control (MFC) | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Hotel Management | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Tourism/Travel Management | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| BVA ( Bachelor in Visual Art ) | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Integrated BED | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Integrated Master in Science | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Integrated MCA | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Integrated MBA | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
| Bachelor of tourism & Hospitality management | Yearly | 20000.00 | 20000.00 | 20000.00 |
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before applying:
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Aadhaar Card of student
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Income Certificate of parent/guardian
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Residence Certificate
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Bank Passbook copy (with IFSC & account no.)
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Passport size photograph
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College ID card
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Marksheet of last exam passed
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to fill your e-Medhabruti form:
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Visit 👉 scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Register as a new student (if first time) or login with your credentials.
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Select Technical/Professional e-Medhabruti Scholarship.
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Fill personal, academic, and bank details carefully.
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Upload scanned documents.
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Submit application and take printout for reference.
Important Dates
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Application Start Date: [To be updated – generally August]
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Last Date to Apply: [Expected September/October 2025]
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Institute Verification Deadline: [Will be announced on portal]
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Scholarship Disbursement: After verification, within 2–3 months
(Tip: Don’t wait till last date. The portal usually hangs during final week.)
Payment Status Check
After applying, you can track your scholarship payment like this:
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Login at scholarship.odisha.gov.in → Application Status.
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Or check on PFMS Portal using your Aadhaar/bank account no.
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Status may show:
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Pending at Institute → college not verified yet.
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Sent to PFMS → forwarded for payment.
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Payment Success → money credited in your account.
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Common Issues Students Face
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Bank account not seeded with Aadhaar (NPCI issue).
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Name mismatch in Aadhaar & bank.
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Blurred documents uploaded.
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Delay due to pending verification by college/university.
✔️ Always check if your Aadhaar is linked to bank before applying.
Contact Details
For queries related to application or payment, you can contact:
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Helpline (Odisha Scholarship Portal): 155335 / 1800-345-6770
Final Words
The e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship 2025 is a golden chance for Odisha students doing higher education in costly professional courses. With ₹20,000 per year, it reduces burden on parents and encourages students to continue studies without financial stress.