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Odisha’s KG‑to‑PG Free Education Scheme Boosts Undergraduate Admissions by 14,758
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 03:02 AM
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The state’s free education programme covering kindergarten to postgraduate levels has added 14,758 students to undergraduate courses, officials said.
The Odisha government’s flagship KG‑to‑PG free education scheme, launched to provide tuition‑free schooling from kindergarten through postgraduate studies, is showing measurable impact on higher‑education enrolment.
According to education department data, the number of students admitted to undergraduate programmes this year rose by 14,758 compared with the previous intake cycle.
State officials attribute the surge to the scheme’s comprehensive coverage and the removal of financial barriers for families across the state.
The increase is expected to improve overall literacy and skill levels, supporting Odisha’s broader socio‑economic development goals.
According to education department data, the number of students admitted to undergraduate programmes this year rose by 14,758 compared with the previous intake cycle.
State officials attribute the surge to the scheme’s comprehensive coverage and the removal of financial barriers for families across the state.
The increase is expected to improve overall literacy and skill levels, supporting Odisha’s broader socio‑economic development goals.