Odisha opens second phase of MMCPY scholarship applications for 2026-27, check details

The Odisha Higher Education Department has opened the second phase of scholarship applications under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana (MMCPY) for the academic year 2026-27, allowing eligible students to apply for financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Fresh applicants can submit their online applications between Nov 5 and Nov 20, 2026, through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.

The application window is intended to provide another opportunity to meritorious students and those belonging to economically disadvantaged backgrounds to access financial support for their studies.

According to a notification issued by the Higher Education Department, the second phase is specifically open to eligible fresh applicants seeking benefits under the scholarship program.

The department also shared information about the application process through its official social media account on X, stating, “The scholarship initiative covers several schemes designed to support students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, technical, and professional education, along with other eligible categories.”

According to the official information, the schemes available under the program include e-Medhabruti Undergraduate (UG) Merit, e-Medhabruti Postgraduate (PG) Merit, e-Medhabruti Technical and Professional Merit, Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scheme, and Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana, among others.

Students interested in applying for the scholarship can access the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in.

Applicants should review the eligibility requirements and individual scheme guidelines before proceeding with the online application to ensure they meet the prescribed conditions.

Steps to apply for MMCPY scholarship 2026-27

Eligible students can follow the steps below to complete their applications through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.

Step 1: Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in and register on the portal if applying for the first time. Students who already have an account can proceed by selecting the login option.

Step 2: Enter the Aadhaar number in the designated field and click on the proceed button to continue.

Step 3: Log in to the portal using the registered User ID and Password to access the scholarship application process.

Step 4: Open the scholarship application section through the login link and enter the required credentials to proceed with the application.

Step 5: Select the appropriate department name and the scholarship scheme for which the application is being submitted.

Step 6: Fill in the required information, including personal details, academic qualifications, eligibility-related information, and bank account details.

Step 7: Review the entered information and select the "Save as draft" option if the application needs to be saved for completion later. Alternatively, click on the "Next" button to save the details and proceed with the scholarship application.

Step 8: Once all the required information has been entered, a preview of the completed application form will appear on the screen. Download the form and take a printout for future reference.

Documents required for MMCPY scholarship application

Applicants must keep the necessary documents ready while completing the online registration and application process. According to the official information, the following documents are required:

1. Aadhaar Number
2. Applicant's Photograph
3. Income Certificate
4. Caste Certificate
5. Divyang Certificate
6. Resident Certificate
7. Front page of the student's bank passbook containing account details
8. Matriculation Certificate, except for applicants enrolled in non-matriculate ITI courses
9. Previous Examination Certificate

Students should ensure that the information entered in the application form matches the details provided in their supporting documents. They should also verify their bank account information and other required particulars before submitting the form.

The online application process for the second phase of MMCPY scholarship 2026-27 will remain open until Nov 20, 2026.

Eligible students are advised to complete their registration and submit the required details before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties or delays.