Odisha Govt: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has reopened the online portal for submission and validation of scholarship applications under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana for the academic session 2025–26, enabling fresh students to apply against the remaining vacancies.
As per the notification issued by the Department, the portal will be open for submission of fresh online applications from 6thFebruary to 26th February, 2026, with no provision for further extension. Validation of applications by the Heads of Institutions and Principals concerned will be undertaken up to 6th March, 2026.
The reopening of the portal covers several scholarship schemes, including e-Medhabruti (UG Merit), e-Medhabruti (PG Merit), e-Medhabruti (Technical and Professional Merit), Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scheme and Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana.
The Department has also made it mandatory to upload required documents through DigiLocker, particularly for Non-SAMS students, to ensure timely verification of applications.
A separate merit list will be prepared at the Department level for applications received against the remaining vacancies.
Students encountering difficulties during the online application process may refer to the FAQs available on the official scholarship portal or contact the Higher Education Department helpline numbers 0674-2396550, 0674-2391126, 0674-2391127 and 0674-2391128 on working days. Queries may also be addressed through email at scholarshiphed@gmail.com.
