Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship

Key facts

Benefit	₹5,000 per month
Who	Students in Class XI and XII
How paid	Direct Benefit Transfer to bank account
Implemented by	Government of Odisha
Official portal	scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Selected students will receive ₹5,000 per month for 10 months, awarded to the top 1000 candidates based on merit in Mathematics. The scholarship is renewable for students who progress to the next class.

Who can apply

Category: GEN, OBC, SC, ST
Resident of Odisha
studying in government or aided school
has savings bank account
enrolled in education

Students from Odisha studying in Class XI or XII at government or aided schools can apply. Eligible candidates must belong to the General, OBC, SC, or ST categories and have a savings bank account. There are no income criteria for this scholarship.

How to apply

Eligible students must apply online through the designated scholarship portal.

Visit the scholarship portal and click on the Registration link.
Enter your Aadhaar number to proceed.
Check your registered mobile or email for the user ID and password.
Log in using the User ID and password.
Fill in the required personal, academic, eligibility, and bank details.
Save the application as a draft or proceed to submit it.
Download and print the completed form for your records.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhaar Card of the student concerned
Copy of passbook of Bank account with account number and IFSC code of the bank branch
Passport-size Photograph of student
College ID card of the Student or Admission receipt/Library Card/Letter of undertaking
Mark sheets & certificate of last qualifying examination i.e. HSC from an institution recognized by BSE Odisha

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not validated	Ensure that the application is validated by the Principal or Head of Institution, as unvalidated applications will be considered invalid.
Scholarship not renewed	The scholarship will not be renewed if the student fails to qualify for promotion to the next higher class.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

Students in Class XI and XII from Odisha studying in government or aided schools and proficient in Mathematics can apply.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to submit their Aadhaar card, bank passbook copy, a passport-size photograph, college ID or admission receipt, and mark sheets from their last qualifying examination.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Can students receive multiple scholarships?

Yes, students can receive more than one scholarship simultaneously, including the Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship.

What happens if a student does not get promoted to the next class?

If a student fails to qualify for promotion, the scholarship will not be renewed for the following year.

Is there an income limit to apply for this scholarship?

No, there are no income criteria for eligibility under this scholarship scheme.

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.