India, Oct. 9 -- Candidates filed nominations for student union elections at higher secondary schools, degree colleges and universities across Odisha on Friday amid processions, dance and celebrations by their supporters.

The nomination process witnessed enthusiasm among students as candidates arrived at educational institutions with their supporters to submit nomination papers.

The list of valid nominations will be published at 5 pm after scrutiny of the nomination papers.

Candidates will be allowed to withdraw their nominations on October 10 between 10 am and 1 pm. The final list of candidates will be published at 3 pm on the same day.

The election schedule includes a meeting on "Why I Stand For" on October 14, a day before polling....