About the Scheme
The Post-Matric Scholarship for ST, SC, and MBC Students, Odisha 2026-27, offered by the ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education in specified disciplines. Selected candidates will receive financial assistance to complete their higher education.
At a Glance
At a GlanceState Government scheme for the 2026-27 academic year. Partially funded; applications are online only.
- Scholarship
- Diploma
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Doctoral
- Means based (low family income)
Eligibility Criteria
• To be eligible, an applicant must:- • be a domicile of Odisha • belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC) or Minorities & Backward Classes (MBC*) • be pursuing their graduation/postgraduation in one of the following disciplines: • Accountancy • Agriculture & Allied Sciences • Animal Husbandry • Applied Art & Craft • Architecture • Ayurvedic • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) • Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Tech.) (consider adding other Engineering specializations here) • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. IT) • Bachelor of Science/Technology (B.Sc./B.Tech.) (consider if this captures other science/technology programs) • Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management • Bachelor in Visual Arts • Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) / Diploma in Vocation (D.Voc.) • Craftsmanship Certificate in Hotel Management • Dental • Diploma in Hotel Management • Doctoral (Ph.D.) • Fashion Design, Fashion Technology • Fishery • Forestry • Homeopathy • Hotel Management, Hotel Management (Postgraduate) • Industrial Training Institute/Industrial Training Centre (ITI/ITC) Courses • Integrated Programs (e.g., Integrated B.Sc., Integrated M.A., etc.) • Interior Design • Journalism • Law • Library Science • Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Commerce (M.Com.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Master of Science (M.Sc.) (include specialisations like M.Sc. Tech here) • Management • Master of Computer Application (MCA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) (consider adding other Master's programs here) • Medical • Multimedia and Animation • Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Open Universities (e.g., OSOU) Diploma and Certificate Courses • Paramedical • Performing Arts • Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma) • Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) • Pharmacy • Physical Education • Physiotherapy • Polytechnic Diploma • Prosthetics and Orthotics • Public Health • Social Work • Special Education • Teacher Training • Textile Design • Tourism/Travel, Tourism/Travel Management • Vocational Education • have an annual family income of not more than ₹2,50,000 • Note:- Minorities & Backward Classes (MBC) includes Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) categories.
Admissions & Course Track
Diploma, Doctoral (PhD), Postgraduate, Professional courses and Undergraduate students studying Engineering & Technology, Computer Science & IT, Medicine & Health Sciences, Business & Management, Law & Legal Studies, Natural Sciences, Architecture & Urban Planning, Arts, Design & Creative Studies, Education, Social Sciences & Humanities, Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Communication & Media Studies, Hospitality, Tourism & Sports, Religion, Philosophy & Ethics, Social Work & Community Services and Vocational.
Nationality
Open to Indian nationals.
Social Category
Open to Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
Award Benefits & Structure
The award is paid once a year.
Financial assistance for pursuing higher education per year
Annual payment, partially funded.
Mandatory Document Checklist
Keep clear scanned copies of these ready before you begin your application.
- Essential
Aadhaar Card
The applicant's own Aadhaar card.
- Essential
Income Certificate
Issued by the competent revenue authority (Tehsildar / SDO).
- Essential
Caste Certificate
Issued by the competent authority in your state.
- Essential
Passport
A valid passport — scan the bio-data page.
- Essential
Marksheets
Marksheets of the qualifying examinations, validating merit.
Selection Procedure & Key Timeline
Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Application Registration Opens
The online application opens.
Application Deadline
(Active)Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.
How to Apply
Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.
About the Provider
ST & SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
Government
The ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department of the Government of Odisha are offering this opportunity.
scholarshipstsc@gmail.com
155335/1800 3456770Frequently Asked Questions
The Post-Matric Scholarship for ST, SC and MBC Students, Odisha 2026-27 is a state government scholarship offered by ST & SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha for the 2026-27 academic year. Postmatric students
• To be eligible, an applicant must:- • be a domicile of Odisha • belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC) or Minorities & Backward Classes (MBC*) • be pursuing their graduation/postgraduation in one of the following disciplines: • Accountancy • Agriculture & Allied Sciences • Animal Husbandry • Applied Art & Craft • Architecture • Ayurvedic • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) • Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Tech.) (consider adding other Engineering specializations here) • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. IT) • Bachelor of Science/Technology (B.Sc./B.Tech.) (consider if this captures other science/technology programs) • Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management • Bachelor in Visual Arts • Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) / Diploma in Vocation (D.Voc.) • Craftsmanship Certificate in Hotel Management • Dental • Diploma in Hotel Management • Doctoral (Ph.D.) • Fashion Design, Fashion Technology • Fishery • Forestry • Homeopathy • Hotel Management, Hotel Management (Postgraduate) • Industrial Training Institute/Industrial Training Centre (ITI/ITC) Courses • Integrated Programs (e.g., Integrated B.Sc., Integrated M.A., etc.) • Interior Design • Journalism • Law • Library Science • Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Commerce (M.Com.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Master of Science (M.Sc.) (include specialisations like M.Sc. Tech here) • Management • Master of Computer Application (MCA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) (consider adding other Master's programs here) • Medical • Multimedia and Animation • Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Open Universities (e.g., OSOU) Diploma and Certificate Courses • Paramedical • Performing Arts • Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma) • Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) • Pharmacy • Physical Education • Physiotherapy • Polytechnic Diploma • Prosthetics and Orthotics • Public Health • Social Work • Special Education • Teacher Training • Textile Design • Tourism/Travel, Tourism/Travel Management • Vocational Education • have an annual family income of not more than ₹2,50,000 • Note:- Minorities & Backward Classes (MBC) includes Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) categories.
The award is Financial assistance for pursuing higher education per year. It is partially funded.
Applications open on 25 March 2026. The last date to apply is 30 October 2026.
You need Aadhaar Card, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Passport and Marksheets.
Applications are online. 1. . 2. . 3. . 4. . 5. . 6. . 7. . 8. . 9. .
Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
