PRERANA Scholarship 2021-2022: PRERANA is an integrated scholarship portal of Odisha state where it offers post-matric scholarships to SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ EBC category students.
The following are the scholarships offered by the PRERANA portal.
- Post Matric Scholarship for SC
- Post Matric Scholarship for ST
- Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/ SEBC
- Post Matric Scholarship for EBC
Let us go through the eligibility, benefits, and application process of each scholarship.
PRERANA Scholarship Odisha 2021-2022
PRERANA stands for “Post-Matric Scholarship Registration Release and Network Automation”. This portal is designed to simplify the application and disbursement of post-matric scholarships in Odisha.
1. Post Matric Scholarship for SC
The students from the SC category, pursuing post matriculation courses under the given groups (1, 2, 3 & 4) can apply for the scholarship.
Check the detailed eligibility below:
Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must belong to the SC community
- Must be a domicile of Odisha state
- The annual income of the family must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/- from all the sources
- He/ She must be pursuing any of the post matriculation course mentioned in the Group 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Students pursuing in Government or recognized private colleges are also eligible
Reward:
The shortlisted students will get the following benefits:
- Total Tuition Fee
- Admission Fee if any
- Library Fee
- Sports Fee
- Examination Fee
Maintenance Allowances:
| Day Scholars | Hostellers |
| Rs. 550/- per annum | Rs. 1200/- per annum |
2. Post Matric Scholarship for ST Candidates
The students of Odisha belonging to ST category can avail the benefits of this scholarship. Students who are pursuing Post matric courses that are listed in Group I, II, III, and IV are eligible.
Eligibility:
- The student must belong to the ST community
- He/ She must belong to the Odisha state
- The family’s annual income must be less than Rs. 2,50,000/- from all the sources
- He/ She must be enrolled in any of the post matriculation course mentioned in the Group 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Students pursuing in Government or recognized private colleges are also eligible
Reward:
The shortlisted students will get the following benefits:
- Total Tuition Fee or Course Fee
- Admission Fee if any
- Library & Sports Fee
- Examination Fee
Maintenance Allowances:
| Day Scholars | Hostellers |
| Rs. 550/- per annum | Rs. 1200/- per annum |
3. Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/ SEBC Candidates
The students from the OBC and SEBC category, pursuing post matriculation courses under the given groups (1, 2, 3 & 4) can apply for this scholarship.
Check the detailed eligibility below:
Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must belong to the OBC/ SEBC category
- Must be a domicile of Odisha state
- The annual income of the family must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/- from all the sources
- He/ She must be pursuing any of the post matriculation course mentioned in the Group 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Students pursuing in Government or recognized private colleges are also eligible
Reward:
The shortlisted students will get the following benefits:
- Total Tuition Fee
- Admission Fee if any
- Library Fee
- Sports Fee
- Examination Fee
Maintenance Allowances:
| Day Scholars | Hostellers |
| Rs. 350/- per annum | Rs. 750/- per annum |
4. Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Candidates
The EBC Category candidates from Odisha, pursuing post matriculation courses under the given groups (1, 2, 3 & 4) can apply for the scholarship.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must belong to the SC community
- Must be a domicile of Odisha state
- The annual income of the family must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/- from all the sources
- He/ She must be pursuing any of the post matriculation course mentioned in the Group 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Students pursuing in Government or recognized private colleges are also eligible
Reward:
The shortlisted students will get the following benefits:
- Tuition & Admission Fee
- Library & Sports Fee
- Examination Fee
Maintenance Allowances:
| Day Scholars | Hostellers |
| Rs. 350/- per annum | Rs. 750/- per annum |
Required Documents
All eligible candidates are required to submit the following documents at the time of application.
- 10th Class Marksheet
- Residential certificate
- Latest Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Address and ID Proof (Aadhar Card)
- Applicant’s Passport Size Photo
- Past year exam certificate
- Scanned copy of 1st Page of Bank pass book
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Scholarship Application Start Date | 5th November |
| Last Date for Submitting Application | 22nd February |
| Last date for verification | Will be updated soon |
| Last date for online sanction | Will be updated soon |
How to Apply for PRERANA Scholarship Odisha
The applications are accepted on the official website of the Odisha Scholarship. Here is the procedure to submit the application.
- Go to the official website of PRERANA Scholarship here
- On top of the page, you will find a Register button, click on it
- A new page opens with terms and conditions, go through it and check the agree button
- Click on the “I Agree” button to continue
- Enter the following details on the next page
- Student’s Aadhar Card Number
- Name of the student
- Date of Birth
- Select Gender
- Mobile Number
- Alternate Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Create Password of your own
- Cross check the entered details and hit the submit button
- Now, the user ID will be mailed to your registered email
- Click on the login button and enter the User ID and Password to open the application form
- Fill up all the fields and upload the necessary documents and hit the submit button
- Your application will be submitted successfully
- A confirmation mail will be sent your registered mail ID
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