Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana 2025: Get ₹30,000 to Buy a Laptop

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The Odisha Government has taken a commendable initiative to support higher education among students through various welfare programs. One such significant and impactful scheme is the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana (GVPY) 2025. This scheme is designed to empower students by helping them purchase laptops—an essential tool for modern education—through direct financial support.

SchemeGodabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana (GVPY)
TypeGovt Schemes for Students
StateOrissa
ApplicableStudents of Orissa
Benefits₹30,000

What is Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana?

Launched by the Higher Education Department of Odisha Government, the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana aims to assist meritorious students by providing financial aid of ₹30,000 to buy a laptop. Earlier, the government distributed laptops directly under the scheme, but since the 2020–21 academic year, the scheme follows the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) model, where the scholarship amount is directly credited to the student’s bank account.

This initiative benefits students from various communities including SC, ST, OBC, General, SBC, EBC and ensures that financial constraints do not hinder their digital learning needs.

Objectives of the Scheme

  • Promote digital education by providing financial aid for laptops.
  • Encourage higher education among underprivileged but meritorious students.
  • Bridge the digital divide for students in Odisha’s remote areas.
  • Empower students from all social backgrounds with digital tools to enhance learning.

Eligibility

To apply for the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana, students must meet the following criteria:

  1. Resident of Odisha: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
  2. Community: Eligible for students from EWS, SC, ST, OBC, SBC, and General categories.
  3. Educational Qualification:
    • Passed Higher Secondary Examination (Arts/Science/Commerce/Vocational) conducted by CHSE, Odisha, or
    • Passed Upshastri Examination conducted by Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University (SJSV).

Required Documents

Applicants need to upload the following documents during the online application:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport-size Photograph
  • Marksheet of the last qualifying examination (12th or equivalent)

Eligible Courses

The scheme supports students pursuing various diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs, including:

  • Undergraduate Courses: B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, B.Tech., Nursing, Law, B.Ed., BVA, Journalism, Hotel Management, etc.
  • Postgraduate Courses: M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Tech., MBA, MCA, M.Ed., M.S.W., PG Diploma, etc.
  • Professional & Technical Courses: Engineering, Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Fashion Design, Multimedia, Animation, Interior Design, etc.
  • Diploma Courses: Polytechnic, ITI, OSOU/IGNOU Certificate and Diploma Courses.
  • Integrated & Research Programs: Integrated MBA, Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D., and more.

Note: Over 150 different courses are covered under this scheme.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Amount: ₹30,000 per student (one-time payment).
  • Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student’s bank account.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Up to 15,000 students every year.

How to Apply Online for Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana?

Eligible students can apply online through the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in

For New Users:

  1. Visit the official portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
  2. Click on “Registration” if you are a new user.
  3. Enter your Aadhaar number and mobile number (linked with Aadhaar) for verification.
  4. Receive User ID and Password via registered mobile/email.

For Existing Users:

  1. Click on the “Login” button.
  2. Enter your User ID and Password.
  3. After logging in, select “Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana (GVPY)” from the scholarship list.

Completing the Application:

  1. Fill in your personal, academic, and bank details.
  2. Upload the required documents (photo, Aadhaar, marksheet).
  3. Click on Submit to complete your application.

Students can apply to this scheme even if they are applying or receiving benefits under other government scholarship schemes.