Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana Odisha 2025 is a scholarship scheme launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, to support children of CM-KISAN beneficiaries. The scheme provides financial assistance for pursuing professional and technical courses in government, private, and premier institutions. Applications are accepted twice a year via scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana Odisha 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Student’s parent must be a verified CM-KISAN beneficiary (Cultivation or Landless component)
- Admission must be on merit basis in a recognized institution with AISHE code
- Applicable for Govt., Private (within Odisha), and Premier Govt. Institutes (IIT, AIIMS, NIT, ICAR, etc.)
- Only one scholarship per student; must not receive any other scholarship
- Applicable for one professional course only
- No private institution outside Odisha is eligible
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana Odisha 2025 Courses Covered
Includes UG, PG, Diploma, ITI, and Ph.D. courses in:
- Medical: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, Nursing, Pharmacy, DMLT, DMRT
- Engineering: B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, MCA, MBA, Polytechnic
- Agriculture & Allied: B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, BVSc & AH
- Premier Institutes: IIT, IIM, AIIMS, ICAR, OUAT, etc.
Scholarship Benefits
| Course Type | Annual Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS | ₹37,950 – ₹9,500 |
| B.Tech / B.Arch / Engineering | ₹60,000 – ₹66,000 |
| Nursing / Pharmacy / Diploma | ₹6,800 – ₹36,000 |
| MBA / MCA / PG Courses | ₹40,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Agriculture & Allied (OUAT) | ₹25,975 – ₹77,895 |
| ITI / Polytechnic | ₹5,000 – ₹26,500 |
| Premier Institutes (IIT/NIT) | Up to ₹1,00,000 per year |
| Hostel/Mess Charges | ₹1,200/month (UG/PG/PhD), ₹1,000/month (Diploma/ITI) for 10 months |
How to Apply
- Visit https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload documents: CM-KISAN proof, admission details, bank account info
- Submit before portal closing (July/Aug & Nov/Dec cycles)
- Application must be verified by Head of Institution and CDAO
- Scholarship is disbursed via DBT directly to student’s bank account
Important Links
| Apply Now | Click here |
| Odisha Scholarship Portal | Click here |
| CM-KISAN Scheme Info | Click here |
| Join WhatsApp Alert Group | Click here |
| Homepage | Click here |
FAQs Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2025
Q1. What is Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana?
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana is a scholarship scheme launched by the Government of Odisha to provide financial assistance to children of CM-KISAN beneficiaries for pursuing professional and technical courses.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply?
Students whose parents are verified beneficiaries under the CM-KISAN scheme (either under cultivation support or landless livelihood support) and who have secured admission on merit basis in recognized institutions within Odisha or premier government institutes across India.
Q3. Which courses are covered under the scheme?
Courses include MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Tech, B.Sc Agriculture, Nursing, Pharmacy, Polytechnic, ITI, MCA, MBA, M.Tech, Ph.D, and other equivalent professional or technical programs.
Q4. What is the scholarship amount?
The amount varies by course. For premier institutes, the maximum scholarship is ₹1,00,000 per year. Additionally, hostel/mess charges of ₹1,200/month (UG/PG/Ph.D) and ₹1,000/month (Diploma/ITI) are provided for 10 months.
Q5. Can a student apply if they are already receiving another scholarship?
No. Students can only avail one scholarship at a time. If they wish to switch to Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana, they must discontinue the existing scholarship.
Q6. How can students apply?
Applications must be submitted online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in. Physical applications are not accepted. Verification by the Head of Institution and Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO) is mandatory.
Q7. How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The account must be active, Aadhaar-linked, and in the student’s name.
Q8. When does the portal open for applications?
The portal opens twice a year: once during July/August and again during November/December for new applications and renewals.