Download the official State Scholarship Odisha Post Matric Scholarship Form in PDF format. This is the offline form required to apply for scholarship of the web portal of Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Odisha is a government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections, especially Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) and other minority communities for post-secondary education.
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Key Features of Post Matric Scholarship Odisha
Here are the key features of the Post Matric Scholarship Odisha:
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Students must be permanent residents of Odisha.
- Must belong to SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/Minority communities.
- Family income should not exceed the prescribed limit (varies as per category).
- Must be pursuing post-secondary or post-matriculation courses from recognized institutions.
- Types of Courses Included:
- Post-matric courses (after class 10), such as higher secondary, ITI, polytechnic, undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil. and PhD levels.
- Objective:
- The main objective of this scholarship is to encourage higher education among marginalized and economically weaker sections, reduce dropout rates and promote skill development.
- Financial Support:
- The scholarship covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance and other essential educational expenses such as books, stationery and travel. The amount of the scholarship varies depending on the level of the course and the category of the student.
- Application Process:
- Eligible students can apply online through Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
- Documents like caste certificate, income certificate, academic records, and bank account details are required during the application process.
This scheme helps to ensure that eligible students can continue their education without financial constraints.