Odisha announces Rs 30,000 laptop assistance to 15,000 meritorious Class 12 students; apply by Nov 19

The Odisha government has announced that it will provide financial assistance of Rs 30,000 each to 15,000 meritorious students who have passed the Class 12 examinations under the Godabarisha Bidyarthi Protsahan Yojana (Laptop Incentive Scheme).

The Higher Education Department will transfer the amount directly to the bank accounts of eligible students through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. This will help them purchase laptops.

The scheme by the Odisha government will include eligible students who have passed the Annual Higher Secondary Examination 2025 conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) , Odisha, and the Upashastri examination conducted by Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Viswavidyalaya, Puri, in 2025.

Students who had passed the respective examinations in 2024 but could not submit their applications earlier will also be allowed to apply under the scheme.

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Odisha CHSE laptop incentive scheme: How to apply

The Higher Education Department of Odisha has published the list of eligible students and application guidelines on its official websites, dhe.odisha.gov.in and scholarship.odisha.gov.in.

Students have to visit the scholarship portal and register using their Aadhaar number and mobile number linked to Aadhaar. After registration, students should provide the required details and complete the application process under the prescribed guidelines.

According to the department's notification, the application window will remain open from November 1 to November 19. Eligible students have to submit their applications within the specified period to be covered under the financial assistance.

The initiative will support meritorious students in accessing digital learning resources and help them continue their higher education with the help of laptops.