Odisha Waives Admission Fees for SC/ST Students in Medical, Engineering Colleges

The Odisha government has officially abolished admission fees for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students enrolling in state-run medical and engineering institutions.

This policy change is designed to reduce the financial burden on marginalized families and increase representation in professional degree programs across the state.

The initiative follows a series of community-led support programs aimed at ensuring that meritorious students from rural areas can access higher education without economic barriers.