Odisha scholarship applications close November 20, 2026

Fresh applications for five scholarships under Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana for 2026-27 are open from November 5 to November 20, 2026. The Odisha Higher Education Department has set the dates for e-Medhabruti UG Merit, e-Medhabruti PG Merit, e-Medhabruti Technical and Professional Merit, Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scheme and Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana.

Students can apply on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Institute heads and principals must validate fresh applications by November 30, 2026. For Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana, validation at DWO and OSACS level continues until December 15, 2026.

Guidelines and FAQs are on the portal homepage. For help, students can call 0674-2396550, 0674-2391126, 0674-2391127 or 0674-2391128 on working days from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, or email scholarshiphed@gmail.com.