Odisha government runs Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti Scholarship for General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC and EBC category students studying Odia language at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Vayasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Bhasa Bruti Online Apply process happens every year at Odisha State Scholarship Portal. All candidates can check eligibility and fill registration or application form at scholarship.odisha.gov.in. Student getting other scholarship is also eligible for Bhasabruti, and only students in first year of course can apply.
Selected undergraduate students get one time grant of ₹20,000, while postgraduate students get ₹30,000. Minimum marks needed for undergraduate applicants have gone up to 70 percent in Class 12 exam this year, against 60 percent earlier. Applications open every year on Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scholarship Latest Update 2026
Application window for academic session 2025-26 got extended till 12 March 2026 and it has closed now. Fresh application window for academic session 2026-27 is expected to open around September or October 2026, though Higher Education Department has not put out official dates yet. Students should keep documents ready and check Odisha State Scholarship Portal page regularly for update.
Higher Education Department has also revised eligibility marks for undergraduate applicants this year. Students applying for Plus 3 Odia (Honours) now need minimum 70 percent marks in aggregate in Plus 2 exam conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, up from 60 percent earlier. Marks requirement for postgraduate applicants, that is minimum 60 percent in Odia Honours at Plus 3 level, has not changed.
Check Last Date for Fakir Mohan Bhasa Bruti Online Application
Last date for fresh online application for academic session 2025-26 was 12 March 2026, and application window has closed. Department usually opens fresh window every year around September, so students should watch out for official notice on scholarship portal for 2026-27 session dates.
Meanwhile, government guidelines for selection of students for award of this scholarship stay largely same as before.
Latest Guidelines for Odisha Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti Scheme
State government started this scholarship in name of legendary writer Fakir Mohan Senapati for promotion of Odia language, to encourage meritorious students to take up higher studies in Odia language at UG and PG level.
Under this scholarship scheme, undergraduate beneficiary gets ₹20,000 at a time, while postgraduate beneficiary gets ₹30,000. Students who took admission in Plus 3 arts with Odia as honours subject (first year) in degree colleges after passing Plus 2 examination with 70 percent marks aggregate conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, are eligible for applying for this scholarship at UG level.
Similarly, an MA in Odia student with 60 percent marks in Odia honours subject can apply for this scholarship at PG level. As many as 1200 UG and 300 PG students get this scholarship every year.
Odisha Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti Scheme Eligibility and Benefit
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scholarship |
| Launched By | Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha |
| Beneficiaries | UG and PG students studying Odia language in Odisha |
| Benefit Amount | ₹20,000 (UG) and ₹30,000 (PG), one time |
| Number of Scholarships | 1200 for UG, 300 for PG students every year |
| Eligibility Marks | 70% for UG (Plus 2), 60% for PG (Plus 3 Odia Honours) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
Fakir Mohan Bhasa Bruti Registration / Login at scholarship.odisha.gov.in
STEP 1: Firstly visit the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal at https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/home
STEP 2: At the homepage, click at the "Registration" link or directly click https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/student-registration
STEP 3: Agree to the above statements and tick the checkbox. Then in the new window, agree to some other conditions, and Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti online registration form will appear as shown below:-
STEP 4: Then scroll over the "Login" tab present in the main menu or click at "Student Login" link.
STEP 5: Here applicants can enter unique number / aadhaar number, password and then click at "Sign In" button to login and proceed to fillup Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti Scheme online application form.
List of Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card of student
- Copy of passbook of Bank account with account number and IFSC code of the bank branch
- Passport size Photograph of student
- College Id Card of the Student
- Marksheet of last exam passed
Information on Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship
Government of Odisha introduced scholarship in name of "Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship" for promotion of Odia Language by way of encouraging meritorious students to take up higher studies in Odia Language. Keeping in view interest shown by students, compared to number of scholarships granted, following guidelines have been issued to encourage students for higher studies in Odia Language.
Criteria of Bhasa Bruti Scholarship for Promotion of Odia Language
- Revised guidelines are applicable from academic session 2025-2026 onward.
- This is one time scholarship of ₹20,000 for UG students and ₹30,000 for PG students.
- Students after passing 12th standard examination with 70% or above marks in aggregate conducted by CHSE, Odisha, and studying in Plus 3 Arts with Odia as Honours subject (1st Year) in Degree Colleges / Autonomous Colleges / State Universities of Odisha or other states will be eligible for applying for this Bhasabruti.
- Students after passing Plus 3 in Odia (Honours) examination with 60% or above marks in Odia Honours subject conducted by State Universities/ Autonomous Colleges of Odisha and studying Post-Graduation in Odia in any of the State Universities/ Degree Colleges / Autonomous Colleges of Odisha or other states will also be eligible for applying for this Bhasabruti.
- Number of scholarships for Plus 3 Arts with Odia Honours and M.A (Odia) courses is decided by Government, and currently stands at 1200 UG and 300 PG seats.
- Students will be selected on basis of marks secured in the qualifying examination, that is, students pursuing Plus 3 Arts having Odia as Honours subject will be selected on basis of their overall marks in Plus 2 examination conducted by CHSE, Odisha. Similarly, students pursuing M.A (Odia) will be selected on basis of marks secured in Odia Honours in Plus 3 Arts Final examination.
- Students pursuing their higher studies through distance learning or correspondence courses are not eligible for such scholarship.
Mode of Disbursement
Disbursement is made through Electronic Clearing System (ECS). Payments are made to savings Bank accounts of selected students directly by above system. For this on-line account transfer, Saving Bank A/c of students must be active and in operative condition.
Mode of Submitting Scholarship Application
Desirous students are advised to apply on-line for scholarship by clicking "Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship" in Higher Education Department website, www.dheodisha.gov.in, after going through Guidelines thoroughly and carefully.
After final submission of on-line application form, concerned students are advised to keep a copy of downloaded application form for their future reference and pursue matter. Confirmed application will be automatically forwarded to Institutions.
Role of Head of Educational Institution
Head of Educational Institutions are required to log in the SAMS e-space for required validation of application after receiving same on-line along with supporting documents, that is, Mark Sheet, Bank A/c details, etc, after due verification.
Duties of OCAC Bhubaneswar
Complete software application to run "Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship" is developed as per prescribed criteria mentioned in guidelines.
Duties of Higher Education Department
Higher Education Department takes up advertisement of scholarships in print as well as electronic media. Award of scholarship is expected to encourage students for establishing distinct identity of Odia, a language mainly spoken in State of Odisha.
Government wants all Educational institutions to give full cooperation for successful running of this Scheme. So, for processing or validation of scholarship applications of students, no fees in any manner will be collected from students. It is also expected that more students will get interested to study Odia as Honours Subject at Plus 3 level and Odia at post-graduate level.
Miscellaneous
Identity card and mark sheets of student are checked and verified by concerned Principal of College, to confirm identity of eligible applicants.
Check Old Guidelines PDF - https://dhe.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-06/24531_Revised%20Guideline%20for%20Fakir%20Mohan%20Scholarship.pdf
Download Latest Guidelines PDF: Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti Yojana New Guidelines PDF
Also Read - Latest e-Medhabruti Scheme Guidelines
Under e-Medhabruti scheme, government provides financial support to meritorious students of Odisha whose parental income does not go beyond ₹6 lakh per annum. Government has made provision of 6000 scholarships for undergraduate (UG) students and 2500 for postgraduate (PG) students. This number is 6000 for students pursuing technical and professional courses. UG students get ₹5,000 per year, while students pursuing PG, technical and professional courses get ₹10,000 per year.
Student is eligible for scholarship for total duration of course. In technical and professional merit categories, only UG professional degree courses and integrated courses are eligible under this head.
Eligibility Criteria for Odisha e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme
- Student must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- Student must have secured minimum 60 percent marks in previous qualifying examination.
- Candidates can apply for medhabruti only in year of joining (first year of course).
- Students studying abroad or pursuing higher study through open universities or distance learning/correspondence will not be eligible for scholarship.
Direct Link to make e-Medhabruti Registration is https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/student-registration
Scholarship List - https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/scholarship-list
Students can also check other Odisha state scholarships like Kalia Scholarship Scheme (Chhatra Bruti) for school students, or browse full list on Odisha State Scholarship Portal page.
FAQ's
What is scholarship amount under Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti scheme?
Undergraduate students get one time grant of ₹20,000 and postgraduate students get ₹30,000 under this scheme.
What is minimum marks required for undergraduate applicants?
Undergraduate applicants need minimum 70 percent marks in aggregate in Class 12 exam conducted by CHSE, Odisha. This requirement went up from 60 percent in earlier years.
When will applications open for 2026-27 session?
Application window for 2025-26 session closed in March 2026. Fresh window for 2026-27 session is expected around September or October 2026, but official dates are not out yet, so students should keep checking scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
Can a student getting another scholarship also apply for this scheme?
Yes, a student receiving any other scholarship is also eligible to apply for Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scholarship, as long as other eligibility conditions are met.
This is a great initiative by the hon'ble CM of Odisha. I would like to know whether the scheme is meant for the children of Govt. school only or for all the children who study in Odia language both in Govt. and Private schools.
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