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Banishree Scholarship

The aim provides assistance and encourages them to study as well as acquire technical/ professional/ vocational training.

Authority

State

Region

Odisha

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Rates of Scholarship | A. Inside the State: | - Primary (Standard I to V): ₹400/- | - Middle and High School (Standard VI to VIII and IX to XI) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : ₹500/- | - College (+2 & +3) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : ₹600/- | - College (P.G.) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : ₹700/- | - Technical and vocational training (Not covered by Govt. of India Scholarship) : ₹700/- | B. Outside the State: | - Students prosecuting normal course of study or technical/vocational/professional education/training not available in the State and not covered by Govt. of India Scholarship shall get ₹250 per month. | - In case of visually challenged candidates, Reader’s Allowance shall be paid at ₹200 per month for primary classes and ₹300 per month for middle and high school classes and ₹400 per month for other studies, if it is certified by the head of the institution that the candidate has continuously employed a reader during the period of study, subject to the condition that such assistance is not availed of from Govt. of India. | - In case of orthopedically handicapped student who has 75% or above disabilities requiring special arrangements for transport, an additional monthly allowance of ₹200 per month may be sanctioned for transport, if it is not covered by the scheme of integrated education.

Who can apply

Pursuing primary education (Std. I to V).; Reading in middle & high schools (std. VI to X),; Not covered by Govt. of India Scholarship.; Reading in colleges/universities, not covered by Government of India Scholarship.; Reading in special schools registered under PWD, Act 1995, but not receiving grant-in-aid from State/ Central Govt.; Pursuing distance education through recognized universities/Govt. institutes.; Pursuing technical/ vocational/ professional education in any of the recognized institutes.; The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Odisha.; The applicant should be a regular student of an educational institution.; The parental/family income of the applicant is not more than ₹60,000/- per annum.; The applicant is not receiving any financial assistance/stipend/scholarship from State Government/ Central Government under any other scheme.; The student will continue to get the scholarship if he enrolls and regularly attends any recognized institution irrespective of whether he has passed or not in a particular year.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the benefits under the scheme ?

- Primary (Standard I to V): ₹ 200/- | - Middle and High School (Standard VI to VIII and IX to XI) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : ₹ 250/- | - College (+2 & +3) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : ₹ 300/- | - College (P.G.) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : ₹ 350/- | - Technical and vocational training (Not covered by Govt. of India Scholarship) : ₹ 350/-

What is the eligibility Criteria ?

- The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Orissa. | - The applicant should be a regular student of an educational institution. | - The parental/ family income of the applicant is not more than ₹ 60,000/- per annum. | - The applicant is not receiving any financial assistance/stipend/scholarship from State Govt./ Central Govt. under any other scheme. | - The student will continue to get the scholarship if he enrols and regularly attends any recognised institution irrespective of whether he has passed or not in a particular year.

How to apply online ?

Application Process | - Follow the official website. | - Choose the option "New Application". | - Provide the required details in Student Details, Institute Details, Other Details, Other Details, Bank Account Details | - Submit.

Required document list

Each application shall be accompanied by the following documents:– | - Disability Certificate issued by Medical Board | - Income Certificate issued by Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tahasildar or any other officer of equivalent status. | - Mark sheets of the last examination passed duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or the Head of the Institution concerned. | NOTE: An income Certificate is not required in case the student belongs to a BPL family.