AI SummaryKalia Scholarship provides money support to children of eligible beneficiary families under the Kalia scheme so they can study professional and technical courses in government institutions across Odisha. The amount reaches the student's bank account directly through DBT, and the Odisha State Scholarship Portal is now accepting fresh and renewal applications for the 2026-27 academic year.
KALIA stands for Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, the farmer support scheme of the Odisha government. Kalia Scholarship is a part of this larger scheme, made for children of small and marginal farmers, sharecroppers, and landless agricultural households. Students get support for tuition fees, annual fees, admission charges, and a fixed monthly hostel and mess allowance.
Kalia Scholarship - Introduction
Kalia Scholarship helps children of eligible Kalia beneficiary families complete professional and technical courses in the state. For example, if a farmer named Ramesh, a verified Kalia beneficiary, has a daughter starting an engineering degree, this scheme covers her study costs. Support is given purely on merit for courses such as Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Nursing, Pharmacy, and ITI trades in government institutions of Odisha.
Government of Odisha offers this scheme through the Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department. Students must take admission in a state government institution on merit, and the scholarship stays limited to one professional course. The scheme is renewed every year based on the student's performance. For the 2026-27 academic year, the portal has started taking online applications, and the exact last date is displayed in the announcement section of the official website.
Students can also read the detailed Odisha Kalia Scholarship Scheme guide on this website for the portal launch details, and check related Odisha study support schemes like Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana. Key facts about Kalia Scholarship 2026-27 are given in the table below.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Kalia Scholarship |
| Level | State |
| Scheme for | Family |
| Beneficiary State | Odisha |
| Category | Education and Learning |
| Target Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit Type | Composite |
| DBT Scheme | Yes |
| Nodal Department | Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Official Website | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
Benefits
The scheme directly transfers funds to your bank account to cover study costs. This includes tuition fees, annual fees, and one-time institutional charges. Refundable caution money is not covered. There is a ceiling for every course, and the actual payment cannot go above the fee amount charged by the institution.
Yearly support for popular courses, subject to the fee invoice of the institution, is Diploma and Polytechnic ₹26,500, ITI ₹5,000, GNM ₹36,000, DMLT and DMRT ₹18,000, B.Pharm ₹35,000, B.Tech and B.E. ₹60,000, B.Sc Agriculture ₹60,575, MBBS ₹37,950, BDS ₹37,950, and MBA ₹65,000.
Students also get support for mess and hostel expenses as given below:
| Student Level | Monthly Hostel Allowance |
|---|---|
| Degree students (UG, PG, PhD and premier government institute) | ₹1200 per month |
| Diploma, Polytechnic, ITI students | ₹1000 per month |
The hostel and mess allowance is paid for ten months in a year. No other government scholarship can be held at the same time.
Important Note: This support is merit-based. If a student gets it using false information, stops studies midway, or keeps another scholarship, the funding gets cancelled.
Eligibility
To qualify for Kalia Scholarship 2026-27, applicants should meet the conditions given below:
- Child of verified Kalia beneficiary: Parent must be an eligible beneficiary under the Support to Cultivators for Cultivation or Livelihood Support to Landless Agricultural Households component of Kalia, and the chief district agriculture officer (CDAO) must verify the parent's eligibility.
- Merit admission in a government institution: Student must take admission on merit in a government institution within Odisha. A government institution means an establishment set up by the state government, so private and central government institutions are not covered.
- No other scholarship: Student should not hold any other scholarship at the same time. Switching to Kalia Scholarship is allowed if it offers better benefits.
- One professional course only: The scholarship is limited to a single professional or technical course for a student.
Note: Students from General, OBC, SC, ST, SEBC, and EBC categories can apply if they meet the above conditions. Many applicants also keep a residence certificate and income certificate ready because these are checked at the time of application.
Exclusions
Students are not eligible if they take admission through cost-sharing, self-financing, or NRI quotas. Admission in private institutions and central government institutions is also outside the scope of this scheme.
Application Process
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are accepted online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Registration is free, and the full process is explained below.
STEP 1 - Visit the official Student Registration page on the portal and register as a new user, or log in if you already have an account.
STEP 2 - Enter your Aadhaar number and get the OTP sent to your registered mobile number. Complete the registration and note down the user ID and password received on your registered email or mobile.
STEP 3 - Log in with your user ID and password, select the Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department and then Kalia Scholarship. Fill in your academic, eligibility, and bank details, and make sure the IFSC code in the bank passbook is correct.
STEP 4 - Review the preview of the completed form. Click Save as Draft if you want to edit later, or Submit to lock the application. Download the form and take a printout for your records.
STEP 5 - Submit the hard copy of the application to your institution. The head of the institution verifies your admission status, parent details, and fee structure, and then forwards the application to the district agriculture officer for final processing.
Post-Application: The application stays under verification at institute and district level after submission. The scholarship is renewed every year based on performance, and the money is paid directly to the linked bank account through DBT once verification is complete.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:
- Aadhaar card and photograph: Aadhaar card of the applicant along with a recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of age and matriculation certificate: Matriculation certificate is not needed for non-matriculate ITI courses.
- Academic mark sheets: Mark sheets, grade cards, and degrees from the last qualifying examination.
- Residency and category certificates: Resident certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and disability certificate (if applicable).
- Income certificate: Recent family income certificate if applicable for the category.
- Bank passbook: First page of the bank passbook showing the IFSC code and account number.
Note: The bank account must be in your own name and must support electronic clearing for direct transfers. Linking the account with Aadhaar helps the DBT payment reach on time.
References
Download Official Guidelines of Kalia Scholarship
Scholarship Details on Odisha State Scholarship Portal
Odisha State Scholarship Portal Home Page
FAQ's
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of this scheme is to give money support to children of Kalia beneficiaries so they can study technical or professional courses in government institutions across Odisha.
Which department manages this scheme?
The Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department, Government of Odisha, manages this scheme.
What costs does the scholarship cover?
It covers tuition, annual, and admission fees. Hostel and mess charges are also given at fixed monthly rates. Caution money is not included.
How much is the monthly hostel allowance?
Degree students receive ₹1200 per month, while Diploma, Polytechnic, and ITI students receive ₹1000 per month for ten months.
How much support do different courses get?
The yearly ceiling changes with the course. Diploma and Polytechnic get ₹26,500, ITI ₹5,000, B.Tech and B.E. ₹60,000, B.Sc Agriculture ₹60,575, MBBS ₹37,950, and MBA ₹65,000, subject to the fee charged by the institution.
Who is eligible for this?
Children of beneficiaries under the Kalia cultivators support or landless agricultural household support components are eligible, with the parent's status verified by the CDAO.
Is there a merit requirement?
Yes, the scholarship is awarded strictly on merit to students admitted to government-run professional and technical institutions in Odisha.
Are private institutions eligible?
No, this scholarship is only valid for students admitted to government institutions set up by the state government.
Can I receive another scholarship while on Kalia Scholarship?
No. Only one scholarship can be held at a time. If you have another award, you can switch to Kalia Scholarship when it offers better benefits.
Can I get this for two courses?
No, this support is limited to one professional course per student.
How do I apply?
Apply online at the official state scholarship portal. The 2026-27 application window is open, and the last date is shown in the announcement section of scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
How do I check my application status?
Log in to the portal with your registered user ID or use the Know Your Status option on the homepage. The status shows whether the application is pending, approved, or rejected during verification.