Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana

Key facts

Benefit	₹20,000 yearly
Who	Students from poor households in Odisha
Income limit	₹1.2 lakh annually
Implemented by	Higher Education Dept., Govt. of Odisha
Official portal	https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive ₹20,000 annually to support their higher education. This assistance is available for the normal duration of their course.

Who can apply

Household income ≤ ₹1,20,000/year
Category: GEN, OBC, SC, ST
Resident of Odisha
poor household
no government employee in family
not income tax payer

Eligible applicants include students from General, OBC, SC, ST, and other underprivileged categories, with a household income below ₹10,000 per month. Applicants must be permanent residents of Odisha and enrolled in recognized graduate or postgraduate courses.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the State Scholarship Portal of Odisha.

Visit the State Scholarship Portal at https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/
Click on 'Registration' and read the instructions.
Agree to the terms and fill in the required details including Aadhaar Number and contact information.
Complete the registration process and note your login credentials.
Log in to the portal using your credentials and navigate to 'Schemes And Scholarship'.
Select 'Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana' and fill out the application form.
Upload the necessary documents and submit the application, then print and submit it to your institution's head.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Passport-size photograph of the student
Aadhaar Card of Student
College ID Card of the Student
Resident Certificate
Income Certificate of the Parent / Guardian
Medical Certificate regarding HIV/AIDS, if required
Certificate for Households without Shelter, if required
Certificate for being a Single Mother, if required
Certificate for being a Destitute, if required
Certificate for being a Manual Scavenger, if required
Certificate for being from a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, if required
Certificate for being a Legally Released Bonded Labourer, if required
Bank Passbook of the Student

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted correctly and meet the eligibility criteria before reapplying.
Payment not received	Check the application status on the official portal and confirm that all details are accurate and complete.

Frequently asked questions

Who manages the Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana?

The scheme is managed by the Higher Education Department of the Government of Odisha.

What is the purpose of the financial assistance?

The scheme aims to make higher education more accessible to underprivileged students and increase the gross enrollment ratio in Odisha.

Can students from Economically Backward Classes apply?

Yes, students from Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) are eligible to apply for this scheme.

What documents are required for the application?

Required documents include a passport-size photograph, Aadhaar card, college ID, income certificate, and other relevant certificates based on the applicant's circumstances.

Is the financial assistance available for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses?

Yes, the financial assistance is available for students pursuing both graduate and postgraduate courses.

What is the maximum household income to qualify for this scheme?

The household income must be less than ₹10,000 per month to qualify for the assistance.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.