Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana 2026-27: Revised Guidelines, Application Details

Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana 2026-27: The Government of Odisha has officially opened the second phase of online applications for the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana (MMCPY) for the Academic Year 2026-27. This unified framework provides vital financial assistance to meritorious and underprivileged students pursuing higher education through three core schemes: the e-Medhabruti, the Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti, and the Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (GSSY).

For the 2026-27 academic session, significant policy upgrades have been implemented, including revised scholarship quotas, new age limits, increased financial grants for language scholars, and a transition to the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS) for fund disbursement.

Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana 2026-27: Overview

Important Dates (2026-27 Second Phase)

Eligible fresh students can submit their applications online via the State Scholarship Portal.

Official Application Link & Notification:State Scholarship Portal News Details

e-Medhabruti Scholarship (Revised Quotas)

The e-Medhabruti scheme supports permanent residents of Odisha with an annual family income not exceeding Rs. 8.00 lakh who have secured at least 55% in their qualifying exams. The government has increased the total number of available scholarships to 27,000.

• U.G. Merit (14,000 Scholarships): Provides Rs. 10,000 per year for students in 3-year +3 Degree Courses.

• P.G. Merit (5,000 Scholarships): Provides Rs. 15,000 per year for students in Postgraduate courses.

• Technical & Professional Merit (8,000 Scholarships): Provides Rs. 20,000 per year for recognized professional degrees.

2026-27 Key Updates:

• Age Limits: Applicants cannot exceed 25 years of age for UG courses, and 30 years for PG and Technical/Professional courses.

• Document Upload: Uploading mark sheets via DigiLocker is now mandatory for non-SAMS students and students studying outside Odisha.

• Simplified Renewal: The annual renewal process is now a simple “Yes/No” option in the student login. If no response is received within 15 days, it automatically defaults to “Yes”.

Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti

This scheme promotes higher education in the Odia language and allows students to receive this grant concurrently with other scholarships.

• U.G. Level (Odia Honours/Core/Major): A one-time grant of Rs. 20,000. Applicants must have secured a minimum of 70% aggregate marks in the CHSE +2 examination (or equivalent). The maximum age limit is 25 years.

• P.G. Level (M.A. Odia): A one-time grant of Rs. 30,000. Applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% in Odia Honours/Core during their undergraduate degree. The maximum age limit is 30 years.

• Domicile Update: All eligible students can apply irrespective of their domicile, provided they meet the academic criteria.

Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (GSSY)

GSSY provides annual financial aid of Rs. 20,000 to marginalized and economically disadvantaged students (family income below Rs. 2.50 lakh) pursuing UG or PG courses. Eligible categories include families affected by HIV/AIDS, single-mother households, destitute families, manual scavengers, orphans, and transgender students.

2026-27 Key Updates:

• Course Eligibility: Financial aid is exclusively available for courses offered by government colleges, government universities, and non-government aided colleges in Odisha.

• Age Limits: The maximum age limit is 25 years for UG courses and 30 years for PG and Technical courses.

• Streamlined Approval: The requirement for a District Collector committee has been removed. The District Collector will independently review, finalize, and sign the eligibility lists for direct online uploading.

Financial Disbursement Policy

All scholarship funds across the MMCPY framework are now disbursed exclusively through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS). It is strictly required that the student’s active savings bank account is linked to their Aadhaar number to ensure successful, automated crediting of funds.