The State of Odisha occupies an important place in the country having a high concentration of Scheduled tribe and Scheduled caste population. As per the latest 2011 census, it is ranked 3rd in terms of ST population whereas its position is 11th in terms of SC population in the country. SC & ST together consistitute nearly 40% of the state's total population so to provide financial assistance Odisha govt has provision to provide scholarship like PRERANA, KALIA, etc., So that SC/ST students can grow their carrer. UETP provide admission of such SC/ST students to different colleges and different programmes for benefits of such students.