When it comes to supporting girls’ education, the Odisha government has launched many helpful schemes. One of the most popular is the Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship, which gives financial assistance to girl students studying in ITI, ITC, Polytechnic or Diploma courses.
If your daughter or sister is planning higher technical education, this scheme can reduce the burden of fees and other expenses. Let’s see how to apply, eligibility, amount, last date and required documents.
Quick Highlights
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Scheme Name: Sudakshya for Girl Child 2025
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Launched By: Govt. of Odisha
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Beneficiaries: Girl students of Odisha (General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC)
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Courses Covered: ITI, ITC, Polytechnic, Diploma
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Mode of Apply: Online via scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Income Limit: No specific family income limit mentioned for core scheme (but check institute guideline)
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Support Type: Scholarship / Financial Aid
Eligibility for Sudakshya Scholarship
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Applicant must be a girl student from Odisha.
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Belonging to General / SC / ST / OBC-SEBC category.
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Enrolled in ITI / ITC / Polytechnic / Diploma courses.
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Must have passed last qualifying exam with required marks (percentage criteria depends on course).
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Student must have her own bank account linked with Aadhaar.
Benefits
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The scheme provides financial support to cover study expenses.
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Covers tuition fees, exam fees and other charges (amount varies depending on course & institute).
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Encourages girls from all categories (General, SC, ST, OBC) to pursue skill-based technical education.
(Exact scholarship amount is released every year by Govt. notification, usually credited via DBT.)
Documents Required
Make sure you have these before applying:
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Aadhaar Card of student
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Bank passbook copy (with account no. & IFSC code)
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Passport size photograph
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Self declaration certificate of student
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College ID card
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Marksheet of last exam passed
How to Apply Online
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Visit official portal 👉 scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Register as a student or login if you already have ID.
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Select “Sudakshya for Girls Child” scheme.
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Fill application form with personal & academic details.
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Upload all required documents.
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Submit and keep print copy of acknowledgment.
Important Dates
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Application Start: [Expected July 2025]
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Last Date to Apply: [Expected August/September 2025]
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Verification by Institute: Within given deadline on portal
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Payment Release: After approval, usually within 2–3 months
Payment Status
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Login at scholarship.odisha.gov.in → Application Status
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Or check on PFMS Portal (pfms.nic.in) using Aadhaar/bank account no.
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Status will show as pending, approved, or payment sent to bank.
Common Issues
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Bank account not seeded with Aadhaar → Payment fails
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Wrong IFSC code → Delay in transfer
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Blurred documents uploaded → Application rejected
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Late verification from college → Application stuck
(Tip: Double check your bank details & upload clear scanned documents.)
Contact & Helpdesk
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Helpline Number: 155335 / 1800-345-6770
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Official Portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Final Words
The Sudakshya for Girl Child Scholarship 2025 is a good opportunity for Odisha girls to continue their technical education without worrying too much about fees. If you are eligible, apply as early as possible before last date and keep checking payment status online.