Education is everyone’s right, but for orphan students it becomes extra difficult because there is no family support. To solve this, the Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Odisha has started the Green Passage Scholarship (for Orphan Students). Under this scheme, full fee waiver and financial assistance is given to orphans studying in ITI, Diploma, Polytechnic and higher courses.
This blog will guide you about online apply, benefits, eligibility, documents required, last date, and payment status in a very simple way.
Quick Summary (Highlights)
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Scheme Name: Green Passage Scheme (Scholarship Odisha) 2025
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Launched By: Skill Development & Technical Education Dept., Govt. of Odisha
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Beneficiaries: Orphan Students (all categories – General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC)
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Eligible Courses: ITI, ITC, Polytechnic, Diploma & higher technical education
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Income Limit: Not applicable (for orphans)
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Application Mode: Online
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Official Portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Benefits of Green Passage Scheme Scholarship Odisha
The scheme mainly supports orphan students so they don’t drop out:
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100% Fee Waiver for admission & tuition
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Financial Assistance for technical education like ITI, Diploma, Polytechnic
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Covers all categories – General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC
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Direct transfer of scholarship to student’s bank account
Eligibility Criteria
To get this scholarship, the student must:
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Be an orphan (no father & mother, supported by guardian / institution)
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Be a permanent resident of Odisha
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Studying in ITI / ITC / Polytechnic / Diploma institutions recognized by Govt.
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Have valid documents issued by school/college authority and guardian
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before applying online:
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Aadhaar Card of student
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Income Certificate of parent/guardian (if available)
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Copy of passbook of Bank account with account number + IFSC code
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Passport size Photograph
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College ID Card of the student
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Marksheet of last exam passed
(Tip: Upload documents clearly, blurred photos often get rejected.)
How to Apply Online
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Visit 👉 scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Click on Green Passage Scheme (Orphan Students) option.
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Login / Register using Student ID.
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Fill in personal, academic & bank details.
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Upload all required documents.
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Submit application and download acknowledgment slip.
Important Dates
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Application Start Date: [Expected July 2025]
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Last Date to Apply: [Expected Aug/Sep 2025]
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Institute Verification: To be done by your college/ITI
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Payment Release: Within 2–3 months after verification
Payment Status Check
You can check payment anytime:
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Login to scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Click on Application / Payment Status
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Or check through PFMS portal by Aadhaar or Bank account no.
Common Issues & Delays
Students may face:
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Name mismatch in Aadhaar & bank account
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Bank account not linked with Aadhaar
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College not verifying application on time
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Wrong documents uploaded
👉 Always double-check details before submission.
Contact Details
For help:
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Helpline Number: 155335 / 1800-345-6770
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Department Website: sctevtodisha.nic.in
Final Words
The Green Passage Scholarship Scheme 2025 is a big support for orphan students of Odisha who want to continue studies in ITI, Diploma and higher technical education. Don’t miss this chance. Apply online on time, keep documents ready, and track your payment status regularly.