# Odisha’s Gyanodaya scheme guidelines exclude professional courses 2026-08-14T03:51:53+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The New Indian Express reports that Odisha's Higher Education Department has issued operational guidelines for the Gyanodaya-Shikshya Ru Samruddhi scheme, offering free KG to PG education. The scheme covers regular UG and PG courses in state public universities and government-aided colleges, including Sanskrit institutions. However, five categories are excluded: self-finance courses, professional courses such as BEd, LLB, MBA, MCA, and others; private unaided institutions, PPP-run colleges, and students enrolled via distance or open mode. Eligible students must secure admission through SAMS and maintain at least 75% marks. Institutions cannot collect any fee covered under the scheme, but may charge optional fees like seminar, excursion, or alumni fees with proper approval. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com Tags: free education, guidelines, Gyanodaya scheme, higher education, Odisha, professional courses Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/odishas-gyanodaya-scheme-guidelines-exclude-professional-courses/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/odishas-gyanodaya-scheme-guidelines-exclude-professional-courses/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.