Odisha Waives Admission Fee for SC, ST Students in Govt Medical & Engineering Colleges; Announces CM Majhi

The Odisha SC ST admission fee waiver scheme has been introduced for meritorious students seeking medical and engineering admissions across the state. The Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, reportedly introduced zero initial cost at government medical colleges and engineering colleges for eligible categories.

The Odisha state government has made an announcement for students belonging to marginalised communities. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed that Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students will not pay admission fees for government medical and engineering seats. The state-level decision was made following a meeting on Monday. 

The Chief Minister mentioned that they noticed many bright students face financial issues during college admissions. Even after passing tough national entry tests, students struggle to gather immediate admission fees. This new welfare rule aims to solve that financial problem for underprivileged students directly.

In order to support bright students from economically weaker sections, the government aims to reduce the expenses and high admission fees that often act as a secondary barrier. The state government will manage the backend financial support for these institutions.

Odisha Medical & Engineering Fee Waiver Policy

The government has announced that SC and ST candidates will not have to deposit any institutional fees during the admission and document verification process. Furthermore, this Odisha fee relaxation remains valid for six months following their admission date. This provides families ample time to stabilise and plan their academic journeys smoothly.

Odisha Admission Fee Waiver 2026: What Courses Are Covered?

The fee relaxation policy covers undergraduate medical seats, dental courses, and multiple engineering streams. The government has not released the exact fee of all administrative charges yet. However, the fee waiver is expected to cover tuition fees, laboratory fees, and library deposits. A comprehensive list of rules will clarify these specifics very soon.