The Odisha government has released the second installment of ₹14.34 crore to eligible higher education institutions under the Gyanodaya - Shiksha Ru Samruddhi scheme for the 2026-27 academic session. The initiative is part of the state's KG-to-PG free education programme and is intended to support eligible students pursuing higher education without tuition fee-related financial barriers.
The latest release was made by the Higher Education Department through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS). According to officials, the second installment represents 15 per cent of the approved financial assistance under the scheme. The department had previously released ₹9.56 crore as the first installment, equivalent to 10 per cent of the approved assistance.
With the release of the latest installment, the total amount disbursed to eligible higher education institutions has reached ₹23.90 crore for the 2026-27 academic session. The funds are being released in phases to support institutions in implementing the scheme and extending its benefits to eligible students.
Who Can Benefit From the Scheme?
The Gyanodaya scheme covers eligible students enrolled in regular undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by state public universities, government colleges and government-aided private colleges. Students covered under the scheme are required to pay only the prescribed examination fee. The initiative is intended to support students across different stages of higher education and provide financial assistance towards their academic expenses. The phased release of funds allows participating institutions to receive the approved assistance during the academic session.
Education News at a Glance
The latest development includes several important details concerning the financial assistance being provided under the scheme:
₹14.34 crore has been released as the second installment
The latest installment represents 15 per cent of the approved assistance
An earlier installment of ₹9.56 crore was released by the Higher Education Department
The total amount released so far has reached ₹23.90 crore
The funds have been transferred through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS)
Eligible students enrolled in regular UG and PG programmes can receive the benefits
How the Funding Is Being Implemented
The Higher Education Department is using SAMS to facilitate the release of funds to eligible institutions. The system is also used for managing various academic and student-related processes in Odisha's higher education system.
The second installment follows the initial release made earlier in the academic year. With the two installments together accounting for 25 per cent of the approved assistance, further releases are expected to take place in phases as the scheme continues through the 2026-27 academic session.
The funding is linked to the state's broader KG to PG Free Education initiative. By extending support to eligible students in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the scheme covers the higher education stage after school-level education.
Supporting Access to Higher Education
For students and institutions, government-funded education schemes can have a direct bearing on admission, fee requirements and access to academic programmes. The latest Odisha announcement adds another update to the ongoing developments in higher education across the country.
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The Odisha government's latest release therefore marks another stage in the implementation of the Gyanodaya scheme for the 2026-27 academic session, with ₹23.90 crore now disbursed to eligible higher education institutions.
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