Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	Odisha Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (Laptop DBT)
Launch Year	2024
Benefits	Assistance of Rs 30,000/- to purchase laptop.
Beneficiary	12th Pass Meritorious Girls and Boy.
Official Portal	Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
Nodal Department	Higher Education Department, Odisha.
Subscription	Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme
Mode of Apply	Through Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana Online Application.

Odisha Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (Laptop DBT): Complete Guide for Students

Rs 30,000 to buy a laptop for your higher studies. Here is everything you need to know before the 19 November 2026 deadline.

A good laptop is no longer a luxury for college students. Assignments, online classes, research, and skill courses all depend on one. To help meritorious students who have just finished Class 12, the Odisha Government offers the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana, also known as the Odisha Laptop DBT Scheme. This guide covers the benefits, eligibility, documents, application steps, and common questions.

What Is the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana?

The scheme is run by the Higher Education Department, Odisha. It gives eligible students a one-time cash assistance of Rs 30,000 to buy a laptop and meet their digital learning needs.

Its history is worth knowing. It began in 2013 as a free laptop distribution programme and moved to the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system in the academic year 2020-21. It was earlier known as the Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana and was popularly called the Odisha Free Laptop Scheme. It was later renamed in honour of the Odia litterateur Godabarisha Mishra.

Scheme at a Glance

• Scheme name: Odisha Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (Laptop DBT)
• Benefit: One-time assistance of Rs 30,000 to purchase a laptop
• Beneficiaries: Meritorious Class 12 pass-out girls and boys
• Nodal department: Higher Education Department, Odisha
• Official portal: Odisha State Scholarship Portal
• Mode of application: Online
• Number of beneficiaries: Around 15,000 students every year

Key Benefits

• A one-time payment of Rs 30,000 to each selected student.
• Money goes directly into the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT, so there are no middlemen.
• Covers students from Arts, Science, Commerce, Vocational, and Sanskrit streams.
• The beneficiary list is prepared at the block or urban local body level, which gives fairer representation across the state.
• Helps students access online study material, educational resources, and digital learning platforms.

Stream-wise and Category-wise Allocation

Every year, 15,000 students are selected based on merit, stream, and category. The prescribed distribution is:

Stream	General	SC	ST	Total
Arts	3,100	965	1,335	5,400
Science	5,000	839	1,161	7,000
Commerce	1,500	210	290	2,000
Vocational	100	42	58	200
Sanskrit	300	42	58	400
Total	10,000	2,098	2,902	15,000

Selection remains subject to the merit list and the guidelines issued by the Higher Education Department.

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify, a student must:

• Be a domicile resident of Odisha.
• Have passed the Class 12 (+2) Annual Higher Secondary Examination conducted by CHSE, Odisha, or the Upashastri examination from Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri.
• Have their name in the merit list published by the Higher Education Department.
• Preferably have scored 60% or above, subject to the selection criteria and guidelines.
• Apply online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal within the prescribed period.

Remember that a student can avail this scholarship only once in their academic life.

Documents You Should Keep Ready

• Student’s Aadhaar card
• Passport-size photograph
• Class 12 (+2) marksheet
• Class 12 admit card or hall ticket
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Address proof or Odisha domicile/residence certificate, if required
• Student identity card, if required
• Bank account details and bank passbook, as required by the portal

Important: Your bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded and NPCI-mapped. Without this, the Rs 30,000 cannot be credited through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS). Visit your bank early to check the status and submit the consent form if anything is incomplete.

How to Apply: Step by Step

Applications for Academic Years 2025 and 2026 are open until 19 November 2026. Only students whose names appear on the official beneficiary list can apply.

1. Visit the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
2. Check the beneficiary list for Academic Year 2025 or 2026 and confirm your name is there.
3. New users should register using their Aadhaar number and the mobile number linked to Aadhaar.
4. Complete Aadhaar authentication and verify your mobile number to receive login credentials.
5. Log in with the user ID and password received by SMS or email.
6. Select Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (GVPY) from the available schemes.
7. Fill in the personal, academic, and other details in the online form.
8. Enter your bank details and upload the bank passbook as instructed.
9. Review everything carefully, then submit the application.
10. Download or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Officials will verify your details before releasing the assistance.

How to Check the Beneficiary List

1. Open the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
2. Look for the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (Laptop DBT) announcement or beneficiary list on the homepage.
3. Click the list for the relevant academic year (2025 or 2026).
4. Open or download the PDF.
5. Search for your name, roll number, or other details.

If your name is on the list, you can go ahead with the online application.

Helpline and Support

• Helpline numbers: 155335, 1800-345-6770, 0674-2954600
• Email helpdesk: laptopdbt2024@gmail.com

Tips to Avoid Missing Out

• Do not wait for the last date. The portal can get slow close to deadlines.
• Fix your bank account first. Aadhaar seeding and NPCI mapping are the most common reasons a DBT payment fails.
• Double-check every detail, especially your name, roll number, and account number, against your documents.
• Save your application copy in case you need to follow up with officials.
• Explore other schemes. The Odisha Kalinga Shikhya Sathi Yojana and Gopabandhu Shikhya Sahayata Yojana can offer additional support for your education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does the scheme provide? Rs 30,000 as a one-time payment for buying a laptop.

Who can apply? Odisha domicile students who passed Class 12 from CHSE Odisha (or the Upashastri examination) and whose names appear on the official beneficiary list.

Is 60% marks compulsory? Students with 60% or more are preferably considered, subject to the merit-based selection process and allocation.

What is the last date to apply? 19 November 2026.

Can students apply if their name is not on the beneficiary list? No. Only students on the official beneficiary list are eligible to apply.

Can I apply if I did not apply last year? Yes, if your name is on the list. Students from Academic Years 2025 and 2026 can apply during the current window, subject to official instructions.

How is the money paid? Through DBT into your Aadhaar-seeded, NPCI-mapped bank account.

Final Words

The Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana turns your Class 12 merit into a practical tool for college. If your name is on the beneficiary list, do not delay: prepare your documents, sort out your bank account, and submit your application on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal before 19 November 2026.