1 min readNew DelhiSep 1, 2026 10:47 AM IST(Express Photo)Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced that the students from the ST and SC communities will not have to deposit any fee at the time of admission in government medical and engineering colleges.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.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementAdvertisement