Odisha Gyanodaya Scheme 2026: ₹14.34 Crore Released for Schools & Higher Education Institutes
The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has released the second instalment of ₹14.34 crore under the Gyanodaya – Shiksha Ru Samruddhi (KG to PG Free Education) scheme for the 2026–27 academic session.
The first instalment was ₹9.56 crore, which was 10% of the approved assistance. With the second instalment, the total amount released so far has reached ₹23.90 crore, or 25% of the approved assistance.
The funds are disbursed through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) for eligible higher education institutions in Odisha.
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Under Gyanodaya – Shiksha Ru Samruddhi, the Higher Education Department, Odisha has released ₹14.34 Crore+ as the second instalment to all the eligible Higher Education Institutions for the academic year 2026–27.
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Gyanodaya Scheme 2026 Fund Disbursement
The financial assistance is being released in instalments. The first two instalments have been released as follows:
| Gyanodaya Scheme 2026 Fund Disbursement | ||
| Instalment | Amount | Share of Approved Assistance |
| First Instalment | ₹9.56 crore | 10% |
| Second Instalment | ₹14.34 crore | 15% |
| Total Released | ₹23.90 crore | 25% |
The remaining assistance will be released through subsequent instalments as per the scheme guidelines.
Gyanodaya Scheme 2026: Eligibility and Coverage
The higher education component of the scheme covers regular undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses in eligible institutions.
The covered institutions include:
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State public universities
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Government degree colleges
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Government-aided private colleges
Eligible students receive fee exemptions under the scheme. Prescribed examination fees are not covered and have to be paid by students.
Gyanodaya Scheme 2026: Important Points
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The second instalment of ₹14.34 crore has been released for the 2026–27 academic session.
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The second instalment accounts for 15% of the approved assistance.
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The total amount released through the first two instalments is ₹23.90 crore.
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The funds are disbursed through the SAMS portal.
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The scheme covers eligible regular UG and PG courses.
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Eligible students are exempt from applicable fees under the scheme, while prescribed examination fees remain payable.
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