Bhubaneswar, Aug. 18 -- The Odisha Government has invited applications from eligible ST, SC, OBC, SEBC and EBC students for fresh registration and renewal of Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for the academic year 2026-27. Applications are being accepted through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, with students required to complete the process within the prescribed deadline.

The online application process opened on July 29, 2026, and students can submit their applications till September 29. The ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department has asked all concerned to strictly adhere to the schedule to ensure timely processing of applications and disbursement of scholarship benefits.

Students applying for th...