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Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana

The scheme aims to provide merit-based financial assistance to children of CM-KISAN beneficiaries pursuing professional and technical courses, supporting higher education through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Odisha

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Scholarship Support: | - Scholarship is provided to students pursuing eligible professional, technical, diploma, postgraduate, and doctoral courses. | - The scholarship is awarded purely on a merit basis. | Course-Based Financial Assistance: | - For the students of Government Institutions, the tuition fees, annual fees, one-time fees, hostel charges, and any other fees deposited by the student in the colleges/universities/institutions except the caution money/ any other refundable money as admissible shall be released to the concerned student account. | - Scholarship amount for the students studying in Private Institutes of the State shall be released to the student as per the course fee structure enclosed in Annexure-1. | Premier Institutions Support: | - For students admitted to premier institutions such as National Institute of Technology (NIT), Indian Institute of Technology(NIT), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian Council of Agricultural Research institutions (ICAR)( Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), and National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), the scholarship is limited to the lower of actual recommended fees or ₹1,00,000/-. | Hostel and Mess Charges: | - ₹1,200/- per month for Under Graduate, Post Graduate, Ph.D., and Premier Institution students for 10 months. | - ₹1,000/- per month for Diploma, Polytechnic, and Industrial Training Institute students for 10 months.

Who can apply

Professional or Technical Undergraduate courses such as M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.H.M.S., B.A.M.S., B.Pharm, B.Sc. (Nursing), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry, B.Sc. (Fisheries Science), B.Sc. (Community Science), B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech/B.E., B.B.A., B.C.A., and other equivalent courses offered by Government Institutions and Private Institutions having an AISHE code (All India Survey on Higher Education) of the State are covered under the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana. OR; Professional or Technical Postgraduate courses such as M.Tech, M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Sc. (Forestry), Postgraduate courses in Medical Science, M.B.A., M.C.A., M.Pharm, and other equivalent courses forming part of a Master’s programme are also included. The maximum duration of scholarship support shall be 2 years for Postgraduate courses and 4 years for Ph.D. courses. Ph.D. courses must be related to the eligible postgraduate courses and must be pursued only in Government Institutions located within the State. OR; Diploma courses such as Diploma in Pharmacy, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Diploma in Medical Radiography Technology, Ophthalmic Assistance or Surgical Ophthalmic Assistance, General Nursing and Midwifery, Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery, Psychiatric Nursing, and other equivalent medical courses recommended by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training, as well as courses offered by Polytechnic and Agricultural Polytechnic Institutions, are also included under the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The objective of the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana is to extend financial assistance to the children of beneficiaries under the CM-KISAN scheme for pursuing professional and technical courses, thereby improving access to higher education for children of Small and Marginal Farmers and Landless Agricultural Households and supporting the economic and social empowerment of farming families.

Who can apply for this scheme?

Children of eligible beneficiaries under the CM-KISAN scheme, including Support to Farmers for Cultivation and Livelihood Support to Landless Agricultural Households, who are residents of Odisha and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, can apply.

Is the scholarship provided on a merit basis?

Yes, the scholarship under the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana is awarded purely on a merit basis to students admitted to eligible courses and institutions.

Which courses are covered under the scheme?

The scheme covers professional and technical undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, PhD programmes, and diploma courses in fields such as medical, engineering, agriculture, nursing, veterinary science, pharmacy, management, computer applications, polytechnic, and Industrial Training Institute trades, as specified in the scheme guidelines.

Are students studying outside Odisha eligible for the scholarship?

Students admitted to Premier Government Institutions located both inside and outside the State are eligible. However, students admitted to Private Institutions located outside the State are not eligible.

Can a student avail more than one scholarship under this scheme?

No, a student can avail only one scholarship. Students receiving any other scholarship must shift to the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana if they wish to avail benefits under this scheme.

What financial support is provided under the scheme?

The scholarship includes reimbursement of admissible tuition and other non-refundable fees, along with fixed monthly assistance for mess and hostel charges, subject to prescribed limits and conditions.

What is the mess and hostel assistance provided under the scheme?

The scheme provides ₹1,200/- per month for 10 months to Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D., and Premier Government Institution students, and ₹1,000/- per month for 10 months to Diploma, Polytechnic, and Industrial Training Institute students, towards mess and hostel expenses.

How can students apply for the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana?

Eligible students must apply online through the State Scholarship Portal of Odisha. Physical applications are not accepted, and only verified online applications are considered for scholarship sanction.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

The scholarship amount is disbursed directly to the student’s bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer mode after successful verification and approval by the competent authorities.