Odisha government to provide financial assistance for purchasing laptops; find out who is eligible to apply..
The Odisha government has taken a significant initiative to promote digital education and equip meritorious students with technical proficiency. The state’s Higher Education Department has commenced the online application process for the 'Godabarish Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana'—also known as the 'Odisha Laptop Scheme 2026'. Under this scheme, 15,000 selected students who have passed Class 12 will receive financial assistance of ₹30,000 to purchase a laptop. This amount will be credited directly to the students' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Eligible students can submit their applications via the official portal until November 19, 2026.
The objective of this Odisha government scheme is to encourage meritorious students to engage with digital education. It provides a one-time grant of ₹30,000 to 15,000 selected students across the state for the purchase of a laptop. The funds will be disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the students' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Conditions for availing the benefits of this scheme:
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
The student must have passed the Class 12 examination from CHSE Odisha in the Science, Arts, Commerce, or Vocational stream.
Students who have passed the 'Upashastri' examination from Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri, are also eligible to apply.
Preference will be given to students who have secured at least 60% marks in their examination.
Students who passed Class 12 in 2025 are eligible to apply. Additionally, those who passed in 2024 but were unable to apply previously are also eligible. Selection will be based on a merit list, with seats allocated according to block, Urban Local Body (ULB), district, subject, and category.
Documents required for application:
Students must have certain documents ready before filling out the online application form. These include the Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate, Aadhaar card, an active mobile number linked to your Aadhaar, a bank passbook linked with the NPCI, and a residence certificate for Odisha. Students belonging to the SC, ST, OBC, and SEBC categories must also provide a caste certificate.
How to apply online?
To apply for the scheme, first visit the official website: scholarship.odisha.gov.in. Click on the registration option and register using your Aadhaar number and mobile number. Once registered, log in using the login credentials provided. After logging in, navigate to the ‘Schemes’ section and select ‘Godabarisha Bidyarthi Protsahan Yojana’. Fill in your personal, academic, and bank-related details in the application form. Finally, upload the required documents and submit the form.
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