Junior Merit Scholarship Odisha 2025: Amount, Last date

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The Government of Odisha’s School & Mass Education Department awards “Junior Merit Scholarship” under the Scheme ‘e-medhabruti’ from the State budget to help meritorious Higher Secondary School students from families with parental incomes up to 6.00 lakhs pay for part of their higher education.
The scholarship is for Class 11 and 12 students at state higher secondary schools.
Selecting on merit: These factors will be considered

  • Compliance with scheme eligibility requirements.
  • The Higher Secondary School/Institute Principal authenticates/validates student records online.
    The final merit/selection lists will be based on the percentage of HSC test marks from validated students in merit, proportionally. Scholarship selection is done in descending order of merit until the quota is reached.
  • A student who scored 92% in the last exam will come first, then 91%, and so on.
    If there is a tie in the percentage of marks under a certain scholarship and some are left out owing to exceeding the maximum quota, the student with a lower parental income ceiling will be given preference.
    The CBSE/ICSE grading system uses CGPA, which is converted to percentage by multiplying by 9.5.
  • Scholarships are awarded to students who meet eligibility criteria and validate/authenticate by Principals of relevant Higher Secondary Schools/Institutes only online. The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education would use DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) to pay the selected students the scholarship. It will go to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts.

Scholarship Duration and Renewal:
A student might get the scholarship throughout Class XII. State Scholarship Portal scholarships are automatically renewable if the student continues in Class XII (2nd Year) and the institute verifies online.
The scholarship may be canceled on the following occasions.

  1. If the student acquired a scholarship by lying/faking documentation.
  2. If the student drops out, the scholarship ends the following year.

Benefits

  • ₹3,000 per year for students pursuing Class XI & XII in Higher Secondary Schools in Odisha.
  • The scholarship is awarded to 10,000 students annually, distributed in a 50:50 ratio between boys and girls.

Eligibility

  1. The student must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
  2. The student must have passed HSC (High School Certificate) with 60% or more marks from institutions recognized by BSE Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, or equivalent boards.
  3. The student must be pursuing regular Class XI courses under the 10+2 system.
  4. The annual family income should not exceed ₹6 lakhs from all sources.
  5. Students belonging to General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, and EBC categories are eligible to apply.

Exclusions

  1. Students pursuing distance learning or correspondence courses.
  2. Students already availing of scholarships under any other State or Central Government schemes.
  3. Students studying abroad.
  4. Students whose applications are not validated by the concerned Principal/Institution during Class XI.

Merit Criteria for Selection

  1. Eligibility Verification:
    • The Principal of the Higher Secondary School must validate the student’s eligibility online.
  2. Merit List Preparation:
    • The percentage of marks obtained in the HSC examination will determine the selection, with students ranked in descending order of merit.
    • For example, a student with 92% will be prioritized over one with 91%.
  3. Tie-Breaker:
    • In case of a tie in marks, preference will be given to the student with the lower parental income.
  4. CBSE/ICSE Grading Conversion:
    • CGPA will be converted to a percentage using the formula:
      Percentage (%) = CGPA x 9.5

Duration of Scholarship and Renewal

  • The scholarship covers the entire duration of the Class XI to XII course.
  • Automatic renewal for Class XII, provided the student continues their education and their records are validated online by the institution.

Cancellation of Scholarship

The scholarship will be canceled if:

  1. The student is found to have obtained the scholarship using false information or fabricated documents.
  2. The student discontinues studies or fails to meet eligibility criteria in subsequent years.

Application Process

Online Application:

  1. Visit the State Scholarship Portal:
  2. Register:
    • Click on the Registration link and enter your Aadhaar number to proceed.
  3. Receive User ID & Password:
    • Check your registered mobile number or email for your User ID and password.
  4. Login & Apply:
    • Login using the User ID and password and complete the application form with personal, academic, eligibility, and bank details.
  5. Submit Application:
    • Review the completed form, download a copy for reference, and submit it online.

Important Notes:

  • Aadhaar authentication is mandatory to prevent duplicate applications.
  • Outside Odisha students (Odisha natives studying outside the state) must also apply online.
  • Applications not validated by the Higher Secondary School will be considered invalid.
  • The 50:50 gender ratio will be maintained. If there are not enough candidates of one gender, the remaining slots will be allocated to the other gender.

Documents Required

  1. Domicile Certificate: Issued by the Tahasildar/Addl. Tahasildar or proof of residence from the parent’s employer (if employed by the Odisha Government).
  2. Proof of Annual Income: Issued by a Revenue Officer (not below the rank of Tahasildar/Addl. Tahasildar).
  3. HSC Mark Sheet & Certificate: From a recognized board (BSE Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, or equivalent).
  4. Bank Account Details: First page of the student’s bank passbook (account number and IFSC code).
  5. Higher Secondary School ID Card : Alternatively, an Admission Receipt, Library Card, or a Letter of Undertaking from the school authority.
  6. Aadhaar Card of the student.
  7. Passport-Size Photograph of the student.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the objective of the Junior Merit Scholarship scheme?
To provide financial assistance to meritorious students in Odisha, enabling them to pursue higher secondary education without financial constraints.

Q2: What is the scholarship amount under the scheme?
Eligible students will receive ₹3,000 per year while pursuing Class XI and XII.

Q3: How many students will be awarded scholarships?
The scholarship is awarded to 10,000 students annually, with an equal 50:50 ratio between boys and girls.

Q4: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
Students who are permanent residents of Odisha, have scored 60% or more in HSC, and whose parental income is ₹6 lakhs or less per annum.

Q5: Can students studying outside Odisha apply for the scholarship?
Yes, Odisha natives studying outside the state are eligible to apply.

Q6: Can students pursuing distance learning or correspondence apply?
No, students enrolled in distance learning/correspondence courses are not eligible.

Q8: Who validates the application?
The Principal of the Higher Secondary School must validate the application online.

Q9: What is the last date to apply for the Junior Merit Scholarship 2025?
The official last date for the 2025 is Last date to apply : 15 Feb

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