• NRTS Scholarship Exam registration opens August 7 and closes August 19
• Exam will be in September (exact date not set)
• 100 MCQs from MIL, Math, Science, and Social Science
• Winners get Rs. 250 per month for 2 years
• Open to Odisha students in classes 9-10
• Application fee is Rs. 60
• Students must register through their school head
• Registration done in batches of 15 students

The Odisha Board of Secondary Education has started a new exam. It's called the NRTS Scholarship Exam. This test gives Odisha students a chance to win money for school. If they do well, they can get help to pay for their studies. The exam will happen in September 2026. Students who want to take it can apply from August 7 to August 19, 2026. This is a good chance for students who need money for school. It will help them learn and do better in their studies.

Tip: The exam has four parts: MIL, Math, Science and Social Science. Each part has 25 marks. The total marks are 100. The exam uses MCQs. MCQs are questions with choices to pick from. Students who do well can get money. They can get Rs. 250 every month. This money is given for 2 years. This helps students pay for school. It makes school easier for them. The exam helps find smart students who need money for school.

Heads up: The NRTS Scholarship Exam helps 9th and 10th class students who can’t afford school. It lets them earn money for their studies. Students study hard to do well and stand out. The exam builds their skills and confidence.

• It has MCQs with answers on OMR sheets. This teaches students about competitive exams.

Also read about The Doon School Scholarship Exam. It is another chance for students to get money for school. The Odisha Board has a new exam called NRTS. It helps rural students get money for school. The exam is in September. Students can apply from August 7 to 19. The test has questions on many subjects. Each part has 25 marks. The total is 100 marks. Students who do well can get Rs. 250 per month for two years. This exam helps students in classes 9 and 10. Many cannot pay for school. The exam lets them earn money for their studies. It makes them work hard and learn more.

The main aim is to help students pass competitive exams and win money for school. This eases the burden on parents. Many EWS/SC/ST/SEBC students can’t pay for higher studies. Winners get Rs. 250 monthly for 2 years. Keeping the scholarship depends on good grades.

Students who pass the exam get money every month. They get Rs. 250 each month for two years. For 9th class students, this money keeps coming until they finish 10th class. How much money they get depends on how well they did in their past exams. This exam helps students who need money for school. It makes them work hard to do well in the exam.

• Chance for Odisha students to win money for school
• Rs. 250 monthly for 2 years for top scorers
• Money sent straight to student’s bank account
• Students must open a joint account with a parent
• Builds good study habits

• Must live in Odisha
• Passed 8th class, now in 9th in an Odisha govt school or approved school
• School must follow Board of Secondary Education syllabus
• Must apply before the last date
• No limit on number of students

Also Read: Junior Merit Scholarship in Odisha

Students must pay Rs. 60 when applying online for the exam. This fee is needed to send the form. The money helps cover costs for running the test. Students should be ready to pay when they apply.

• Apply from: August 7, 2026 (10 AM)
• Last date 1 August 2023, August 19, 2026 (midnight)
• Admit cards: August 2026
• Exam: September 2026
• Results: October 2026

• Caste certificate for SC/ST/SEBC
• Income proof for SEBC (max Rs. 1.5 lakh/year)
• Student’s Descriptive Roll with category

Keep in mind: School heads must apply for students. Here are the steps: First, school heads need to visit the website. Then, they must fill in student details. After that, they should upload needed documents. Next, they have to pay the fees. Finally, they must send the form. This process is for 15 students at a time.

• Visit official website
• Login with school code
• Fill form with school and student details
• Check all info
• Pay fees and send
• Print Descriptive Roll Sheet

Only 15 students can apply at one time. This is a rule. If you want to apply, you must wait for your turn. The school will tell you when you can apply. Be patient and follow the rules.

Board of Secondary Education, Odisha

• Phone: 2415460, 2415428, 2415429, 2415439
• Website: www.bseodisha.ac.in

The exam will be in September 2026. The exact date is not set yet.

Good to know: The last day to sign up for the exam is August 19, 2026. You must finish before 12 o'clock at night. Don't be late or you will miss out.

The exam has MCQs on MIL, Math, Science and Social Science.