Andhra Pradesh NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selection is based on academic merit (minimum 60% marks in previous examinations) and means-based criteria (family income under ₹500,000) for professional courses, or via screening entrance tests for civil services coaching sponsorship.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Andhra Pradesh NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme
Q.What is the main objective of the AP NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme?
The scheme sponsors tuition fees and coaching expenses for meritorious students from SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu, and Minority communities to pursue professional undergraduate degrees or prepare for national competitive exams (UPSC Civil Services).
Q.What is the annual parent income limit under the NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme?
The annual family income of the student's parents or guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000 (Rs. 5 Lakhs) from all sources.
Q.How is the scholarship/coaching funding disbursed?
Tuition fees are reimbursed directly to the colleges. Lodging and boarding stipends of up to ₹10,000 for competitive coaching are disbursed in two installments (upon verification and completion).
Q.Which professional courses are covered under the NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme?
Courses covered include engineering, medicine, MBA, MCA, pharmacy, and other professional undergraduate programs approved by the AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).