Odisha Laptop Scheme 2026: Check Who Can Get Rs 30,000 and How to Apply Before November 19

The Odisha government has opened applications for the Godabarisha Bidyarthi Protsahan Yojana, also known as the Laptop Incentive Scheme. Under the scheme, 15,000 eligible students will receive financial assistance of Rs 30,000 each to purchase laptops.

The Higher Education Department has started the online application process through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Eligible students can submit their applications from November 2 to November 19, 2026.

The assistance will be transferred directly to the selected students’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Odisha Laptop Scheme 2026: Important Details

Who Can Apply for the Odisha Laptop Scheme?

The scheme is open to eligible students who have passed the following examinations:

• Annual Higher Secondary Examination 2025 conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha.
• Upashastri Examination 2025 conducted by Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Viswavidyalaya, Puri.

Students who passed these examinations in 2024 but could not apply during the earlier application period can also apply.

The department will select beneficiaries based on merit and the prescribed allocation across districts, blocks, streams and categories. Students who have secured 60% marks or above will be given preference, subject to the scheme guidelines.

Only students whose names appear on the official beneficiary list can apply for the financial assistance. 

How to Apply for the Odisha Laptop Scheme 2026

Eligible students can apply online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal by following these steps:

• Visit the official website at scholarship.odisha.gov.in⁠.
• Register using an Aadhaar number and the mobile number linked to it.
• Log in to the portal using the registration details.
• Check the beneficiary list to confirm eligibility.
• Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents, including the bank passbook.
• Review the application and submit it before November 19, 2026.

Students should ensure that their details are correct while submitting the application. The financial assistance will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of selected beneficiaries. 

Where to Check the Official Notification

Students can check the beneficiary list, application guidelines and other details on the official websites of the Higher Education Department, Odisha, and the State Scholarship Portal.

1. Higher Education Department, Odisha⁠ - dhe.odisha.gov.in
2. Odisha State Scholarship Portal⁠ - scholarship.odisha.gov.in/home

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