The Indian Express
SEP 1, 2026, 5:17 AM
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4.3KViewsNo admission fee for ST, SC students in government medical, engineering colleges: Odisha CM
Majhi issued the direction after learning that many meritorious Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students face financial difficulties during admissions even after cracking tough entrance exams, as per an official statement.
“To solve this problem, CM Majhi has directed that students belonging to ST and SC communities will not have to pay any fees at the time of admission, and for a period of six months after admission,” it said.
A guideline in this regard will be issued by the Odisha government soon, the release added.
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