Odisha's New Laptop Scheme: Financial Aid for Plus II Graduates

The Odisha government has introduced a laptop aid scheme providing Rs 30,000 to meritorious students who passed the 2025 Plus II examinations. Eligible students can apply through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, ensuring their Aadhaar numbers are linked to their bank accounts for Direct Benefit Transfer. This initiative aims to support students in purchasing laptops for their higher education. For more details, students can visit the Higher Education Department's website.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 3, 2026, 15:38 IST

Financial Support for Students in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a financial aid of Rs 30,000 for deserving students who successfully completed the 2025 Plus II examinations through the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana.

The list of beneficiaries eligible for this one-time financial support has been released on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Students whose names are included can submit their applications via the portal at www.scholarship.odisha.gov.in.

To ensure the smooth transfer of funds, applicants must link their Aadhaar numbers with their bank accounts, allowing them to receive the aid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

This initiative is aimed at students who have cleared the Plus II examinations organized by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, as well as those who passed the Upashastri examination from Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Viswavidyalaya in Puri.

The financial assistance will be deposited directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of the chosen beneficiaries, enabling them to purchase laptops for their further education.

For additional information, interested individuals can visit the Higher Education Department's official website at www.dhe.odisha.gov.in.