Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Odisha Waives Admission Fees for SC, ST Students
Odisha wants to help SC and ST students attend government medical and engineering colleges.
Some students pass difficult entrance tests but cannot immediately afford college fees.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered that these students receive fee relief.
They will not have to pay the required fees when they first join.
The relief will last for six months after enrollment.
This is meant to stop money problems from preventing students from taking their seats.
The government will soon explain exactly how the plan will work.
The assistance applies to eligible SC and ST students in government medical and engineering colleges.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed fee relief for SC and ST students entering government medical and engineering colleges.
The measure responds to financial difficulties faced by some meritorious students after clearing competitive entrance examinations.
Eligible students will not need to pay fees immediately when joining their institutions.
The relief will continue for six months after students enroll.
The Odisha government will soon issue detailed guidelines explaining the implementation procedure and conditions.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed the measure for eligible Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students.
- What
- SC and ST students admitted to government medical and engineering colleges will receive relief from the immediate requirement to pay fees.
- When
- The directive has been announced; detailed implementation guidelines are expected shortly, and the relief will last six months after enrollment.
- Where
- Government medical and engineering colleges in Odisha.
- Why
- To help meritorious SC and ST students whose financial difficulties could prevent them from completing admission after passing competitive entrance examinations.
- Announced by
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- Eligible students
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students
- Covered institutions
- Government medical and engineering colleges
- Fee timing
- Relief applies at admission
- Duration
- Six months after the student joins the institution
- Next step
- The Odisha government will issue detailed implementation guidelines