Education cost is rising every year, specially in professional courses like Engineering, Medical or Agriculture studies. To support students, the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2025 is launched. Under this scheme, students from SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC and even General category can get scholarship for higher studies in agriculture & allied fields, technical, medical and professional courses.
Let me explain in simple words – eligibility, benefits, documents required, online apply link and also how to check payment status.
Key Highlights
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Scheme Name: Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2025
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Who can Apply: SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC, General students
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Courses Covered: Agriculture, Engineering, Medical, ITI, Polytechnic, B.Tech, MBA, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary, etc.
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Scholarship Amount: depends on course & category (₹10,000 – ₹40,000 approx. per year)
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Application Mode: Online only
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Official Portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Last Date to Apply:
Eligible Courses under Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana
The scheme covers a wide list of professional & technical courses. Some of them are:
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Agriculture & Allied Sciences
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Animal Husbandry
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Fishery, Forestry
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B.Sc. Technical / Professional
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BBA, BCA
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Engineering (B.Tech), M.Tech
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Medical (MBBS), Dental, Nursing
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Ayurvedic, Homeopathy, Pharmacy
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Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Para-Medical
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Polytechnic / Diploma
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ITI / ITC
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MBA, MCA
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Ph.D (Research fields)
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Architecture
Basically, most of the professional and technical courses are supported under this scholarship.
Documents Required
Students need to keep these documents ready while applying:
For SC / ST / OBC / SEBC Students
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Aadhaar Card of student
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Caste Certificate of the student
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Residence Certificate
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Passport size Photograph
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Ration Card of parent/guardian
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Beneficiary ID of parent/guardian
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Matriculation Certificate
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Marksheet of last exam passed
For EBC Students
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Aadhaar Card
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Residence Certificate
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Passport size Photograph
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Ration Card of parent/guardian
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Beneficiary ID of parent/guardian
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Matriculation Certificate
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Marksheet of last exam passed
For General Category Students
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Aadhaar Card
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Residence Certificate
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Passport size Photograph
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Ration Card of parent/guardian
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Beneficiary ID of parent/guardian
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Matriculation Certificate
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Marksheet of last exam passed
How to Apply Online
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Visit the official scholarship portal 👉 scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Click on Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana Apply Online.
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Register with Aadhaar / Mobile number.
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Fill in details – name, category, course, college, bank account etc.
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Upload required documents (as per above list).
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Submit the form and download a receipt copy.
Benefits & Amount
Scholarship amount varies by course & category. Roughly:
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ITI / Diploma: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 per year
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Graduation (B.Sc, BBA, BCA, Polytechnic, Allied Sciences): ₹15,000 – ₹20,000
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Professional Courses (Engineering, Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, MBA, MCA): ₹25,000 – ₹40,000
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Ph.D & Research: Higher assistance (as per govt rules)
Money is transferred directly to student’s bank account via DBT.
Important Dates
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Application Start Date: [Expected – July 2025]
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Last Date to Apply: [Aug/Sep 2025]
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Verification by Institute: Within 1 month of submission
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Scholarship Disbursement: Generally released in Oct/Nov after verification
Payment Status Check
Students can track their payment easily:
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Login at scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Click on Application Status / Payment Status
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Or check through PFMS Portal with Aadhaar / Bank account number
If status shows Pending at Institute → contact your college admin.
If it shows Sent to Bank → money will credit in 5–7 days.
Common Issues & Tips
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Aadhaar not linked with bank: Make sure NPCI seeding is done.
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Caste / Residence mismatch: Upload proper & valid certificates.
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Late verification by college: Remind your institute before deadline.
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Blurry documents: Scan clearly, don’t upload low quality pics.
Contact Details
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Helpline Number: 155335 / 1800-345-6770
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Official Portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Final Words
The Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2025 is a great support for students from poor & middle-class families who want to study professional or agriculture-related courses. Don’t wait till last date, apply on time, keep your documents ready, and check your status regularly.