The Odisha KALIA Scholarship provides financial support to students whose parents are part of the KALIA Yojana. This helps students continue their higher studies in professional and technical courses without worrying about fees. The scholarship is based on merit and supports children of small farmers and landless agricultural workers.
About KALIA Scholarship Odisha 2025
The Odisha government offers this scholarship to children of KALIA Yojana beneficiaries. It covers courses like engineering, medicine, agriculture, nursing, diploma programs, and various trades in government institutes. The fees paid by students, including tuition, annual fees, hostel charges, and other necessary fees, will be directly credited to their bank accounts through the direct benefit transfer system.
Latest Update (Jan 9, 2025): The Odisha government has started online registration for the KALIA Scholarship Scheme. The last date to apply is January 31, 2025. Now, scholarships are open to students in technical and professional courses, including those in private universities inside and outside Odisha. This change means more students can benefit, including those studying at institutions like IITs, NITs, AIIMS, IIMs, and other recognized universities.
Main Details of KALIA Scholarship
| Scheme Name | KALIA Scholarship |
| Launched by | Government of Odisha |
| Who Benefits | Children of KALIA Yojana beneficiaries |
| Purpose | Financial Scholarship for Education |
| Official Website | https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/home |
| Year | 2025 |
| State | Odisha |
| Benefit | Refund of fees paid by students to institutes |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Managing Department | Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment |
Courses Covered Under KALIA Scholarship
- MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS
- BPharma, BSc Nursing, PBBSc
- BSc Agriculture, BVSc, AH
- BSc Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries Science
- BTech (Agricultural Engineering), BTech/BE
- BSc Community Science, D Pharma, DMLT, DMRT
- Ophthalmic Assistance, Surgical OPTH Assistance
- GNM, ANM, Psychiatric Nursing
- Polytechnic, Agri Polytechnic, and various Government ITI trades
Note: This scholarship is mainly for students studying in government institutions. The course list may change with government approval.
How KALIA Scholarship Works
- Apply online through the common scholarship portal.
- Managed by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment.
- False claims will lead to cancellation of the scholarship.
- State and district committees oversee and suggest improvements.
- Fees including tuition, annual, one-time, and hostel charges paid by students will be refunded to their bank accounts via direct benefit transfer (DBT).
- Mobile fees or caution money are not covered.
- Hostel/mess support is Rs 1200 per month for hostellers and Rs 1000 per month for day scholars for 10 months.
Scholarship Disbursement and Application Process
- Announcements are made in local newspapers and online; no physical applications are accepted.
- Apply through the online portal using Aadhaar or unique ID with password and captcha.
- Keep a copy of your submitted application.
- You must confirm your parent is a KALIA Yojana beneficiary and you are not getting another scholarship (or are ready to switch to KALIA Scholarship).
- Fill and get your application validated online by your college principal or head.
- Scholarship amounts are transferred only to active bank accounts with electronic clearing or core banking facilities in the applicant’s name.
- Applications not verified by the institute on time will be invalid.
Role of Head of Institution
- Heads get login details to verify applications online.
- They check the student’s details and confirm no other scholarship is being used.
- They verify the parent’s name with official documents like the high school certificate.
- Confirm if the student is a day scholar or lives in hostel.
- Forward verified applications to the Chief District Agriculture Officer.
- If there are duplicates, only one application is considered.
- Scholarship renews automatically if the student maintains good performance.
Chief District Agricultural Officer Responsibilities
- Receive login details to manage scholarship verification.
- Confirm parent is a KALIA beneficiary.
- Disburse scholarship funds to student accounts after verification.
Director of Agriculture and Food Production Duties
- Prepare reports and monitor application processing at all levels.
- Manage funds, approvals, and administrative tasks.
Who Can Apply for KALIA Scholarship?
- Children of eligible KALIA Yojana beneficiaries.
- Must have admission in government institutions based on merit.
- Students admitted under cost sharing, self-financing, or NRI quota are not eligible.
- Those already getting scholarships must transfer their benefits to KALIA Scholarship if applicable.
- Only one professional course scholarship is allowed per student.
Documents Needed
- Aadhaar Card of student
- Parent/guardian’s income certificate
- Student’s caste certificate
- Residence certificate
- Bank passbook copy with account number and IFSC
- Passport size photo
- Parent/guardian’s ration card and beneficiary ID
- Matriculation certificate and last exam marksheet
How to Apply for KALIA Scholarship Online 2025
- Visit Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
- On the homepage, click on “Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment”.
- Choose your category: General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, or EBC.
- Enter your Aadhaar number/unique ID, password, and captcha, then sign in.
- Fill out the scholarship form with required details and upload documents.
- Submit your application.
How to Login to the Scholarship Portal
- Go to the official portal.
- Click on the login option and select your user type: Student, Institute, Officer/District, or Department.
- Enter username, password, captcha, and click sign in.
How to Register on the Portal
- Visit the scholarship portal homepage.
- Click on “Registration” and accept instructions by ticking checkboxes.
- Fill the registration form with Aadhaar number, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email ID, and password.
- Click “Register” to complete the process.
Check Your Application or Complaint Status
- Go to the portal and click “Know Your Status”.
- Choose to check application or complaint status.
- Enter Aadhaar or application/complaint ID, get OTP, enter it and view status.
Find IFSC Code and Institute List
- Select “View IFSC Code” on the portal and search by bank and district to find your branch IFSC code.
- Click on “Institute List,” select district, block, institute type, and name to see eligible institutes.
Submit Feedback or Complaint
- On the portal, click “Feedback”.
- Choose complaint or feedback and fill your details including name, email, mobile, department, scheme, complaint category, and message.
- Submit your input.
Contact Details
- If you need help, contact the helpline numbers: 155335 or 1800-345-6770.