MMCPY Scholarship under Odisha Government 2025
GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
🎓 Online Application for Scholarship – Admission Year 2025-26
The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, invites online applications from eligible students for scholarships under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana (MMCPY) – Higher Education for the academic year 2025-26.
Key details for MMCPY Scholarship under Odisha Govt
✅ Eligibility
- Must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- Must be pursuing one of the following:
- UG (+3) courses
- PG courses
- Technical & Professional courses in SAMS or Non-SAMS institutions (recognized by UGC/AICTE/MCI, including management, engineering, medical, and other professional institutions inside or outside Odisha).
💰 Scholarship Categories & Amounts
- UG Merit (e-Medhabruti): ₹10,000 per year
- PG Merit (e-Medhabruti): ₹15,000 per year
- Technical & Professional Merit (e-Medhabruti): ₹20,000 per year
- Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (GSSY): ₹20,000 per year (UG level)
- Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti (VFMB):
- UG: ₹20,000 (one-time, in 1st year only)
- PG: ₹30,000 (one-time, in 1st year only)
Note: The number of scholarships may be increased depending on the number of eligible applicants. GSSY and VFMB will be awarded irrespective of other scholarships received.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Aadhaar is mandatory for all applicants. Incorrect Aadhaar details will lead to rejection.
- Aadhaar must be linked to the applicant’s active bank account.
- From 2025-26, disbursement will be made only via Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS).
📅 Application Timeline
- Opening of Online Application (by students): 10.09.2025
- Closing of Online Application (by students): 09.10.2025
- Validation by Institution Head/Principal: 10.09.2025 to 23.10.2025
- Validation by DWO (for GSSY only): 23.10.2025 to 31.10.2025
⚠️ No extension of deadlines will be granted by the Higher Education Department.
🌐 Application Procedure for MMCPY Scholarship under Odisha Government
Eligible students should apply online at: www.scholarship.odisha.gov.in
📞 Helpdesk
For support while filling the application:
- Visit the FAQ section on the scholarship portal, or
- Call helpline numbers: 0674-2396550, 2323401, 2323402, 2323404 (available on working days, 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM), or
- Email: scholarshiphed@gmail.com