The Odisha government offers various plans to support students. One helpful plan is the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana 2025. This scheme gives money to deserving students, especially those who passed 12th grade. Students from SC, ST, OBC, General, SBC, and EBC communities can apply for this scheme.
Under this plan, the government sends Rs 30,000 directly to students’ bank accounts. This amount helps them buy a laptop or other study materials. It’s a good opportunity for students in Odisha to get support for their education.
About Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana
Since 2013, Odisha’s Higher Education Department has provided free laptops to students who passed 12th grade through the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana. The plan helps students with education costs.
Students in Odisha can also apply for many scholarships at different levels like pre-matric, post-matric, and higher education to support their studies.
In 2020-21, the government changed the free laptop scheme. Now, instead of giving laptops, it transfers Rs 30,000 directly to students’ bank accounts as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Students use this amount to buy laptops or other educational tools.
About 15,000 students benefit from this program every year, receiving Rs 30,000 to help with their studies. This change makes it easier for students to get what they need.
Goal of Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana
The main goal of this yojana is to support students in buying laptops. It was started for the welfare of students to help them learn and gain new skills.
The government provides Rs 30,000 through bank transfer to qualified 12th-grade students from different communities like SC, ST, OBC, General, SBC, and EBC.
Scheme Overview
| Scheme Name | Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana |
| Launched by | Odisha Government |
| State | Odisha |
| Launch Year | 2013 |
| Benefit | Rs 30,000 credited to student’s bank account for laptop purchase |
| Beneficiaries | Students of SC, ST, General, OBC, SBC, and EBC communities |
| Nodal Department | Odisha State Scholarship Portal |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | Odisha State Scholarship Portal |
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a native resident of Odisha.
- Only students from SC, ST, OBC, General, SBC, and EBC communities can apply.
- You have to pass either Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University (SJSV) Upshastri Exam or Higher Secondary Exam (Science, Arts, Commerce, or Vocational) conducted by CHSE, Odisha in the relevant year.
Benefits of Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana
- Eligible 12th pass students get financial help to buy a laptop or educational tools.
- Rs 30,000 is sent directly to their bank accounts as DBT instead of giving laptops directly.
- Around 15,000 students receive this benefit each year.
Required Documents
- Proof of address
- Student’s Aadhaar Card
- Marksheet or certificate of passing last exam
- Bank account statement
- Passport size photograph
- Mobile phone number
Important Dates
- Last date to apply: October 28, 2024
Financial Support Details
- Rs 30,000 is transferred to the student’s bank account to help buy a laptop for studies or skill development.
Number of Beneficiaries
- 15,000 Odisha students get this financial help every year to buy laptops.
List of Eligible Courses
- Plus 3
- Accountancy
- Agriculture & Allied Sciences
- Animal Husbandry
- Applied Art & Craft
- Architecture
- Ayurvedic
- B. Ed.
- B. Sc. Technical/Professional
- B. Tech. and M. Tech. dual degree
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
- Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management
- BVA (Bachelor in Visual Art)
- Computer A-Level
- Computer O-Level
- Certificate in Hotel Management
- Dental courses
- Diploma in Hotel Management
- Doctoral courses
- Engineering – B.Tech courses
- Fashion Design & Technology
- Fishery
- Forestry
- Homeopathy
- Hotel Management
- Hotel Management (Post Graduate)
- I.T.I. / I.T.C.
- IGNOU Diploma and Certificate courses
- Integrated Bachelor and Master courses
- Interior Design
- Journalism
- Law
- Library Science
- Master’s degrees (M.A., M.Com., M.Ed., M.Phil, M.Sc., M.Tech.)
- Management and MBA
- Medical courses
- Multimedia and Animation
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Para-Medical
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Physiotherapy
- Polytechnic/Diploma
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Teacher Training
- Textile Design
- Tourism/Travel and Management
- Vocational Education
- Yoga
How to Apply Online for Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana
Step 1: If you are new to the State Scholarship portal, register using your Aadhaar number and linked mobile number. If you already have an account, you can log in directly.
Step 2: Enter your Aadhaar number to start registration. If you don’t have Aadhaar, visit the nearest enrolment center.
Step 3: Check your mobile or email for user ID and password after registration.
Step 4: Log in with the user ID and password to apply for the scholarship.
Step 5: From the scholarship list, select GVPY (Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana).
Step 6 and 7: Fill in the registration form with the required details and upload necessary documents.
Step 8: Submit the application form.
How to Login for Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana
- Go to the official GVPY website.
- Click the Login option on the dashboard.
- Select Student Login.
- Enter the username and password received.
- Solve the captcha or security question.
- Click Sign In to access your profile.
Contact Information
- Department of School & Mass Education, Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar – 751001
- Phone: 155335 / 1800-345-6770
- Email: scholarshipsmed@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is GVPY 2025?
It is a scheme that gives financial help to deserving 12th-grade students in Odisha to buy laptops.
How much money do students get under Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana?
Students receive Rs 30,000 to buy laptops for their educational needs.
Who can apply for the Godabarisha Student Incentive Scheme?
Students from SC, ST, OBC, General, SBC, and EBC communities in Odisha who passed 12th grade can apply.
Where can I apply for this scholarship?
You can apply online at the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
How is the money given to students?
Rs 30,000 is sent directly to students’ bank accounts through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).