Andhra Pradesh Post-Matric BC Scholarship Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹2,00,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for Andhra Pradesh Post-Matric BC Scholarship
Q.What are the two major benefits under the AP Post-Matric BC Scholarship?
The scholarship provides (1) Reimbursement of Tuition Fee (RTF) covering college fees, paid directly to the educational institution, and (2) Maintenance Fee (MTF) covering food and hostel/lodging charges paid directly to the student.
Q.What is the attendance criteria for receiving the scholarship?
Students must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance in their courses. Attendance is tracked digitally through the Jnanabhumi portal for release of quarterly installments.
Q.What is the annual income limit for BC category students under this scheme?
The annual family income of BC (Backward Class / OBC) students must be ₹2,00,000 (Rs. 2 Lakhs) or less to qualify for full fee reimbursement benefits.
Q.How are applications submitted and authenticated?
Applications are submitted online via the Jnanabhumi portal (jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in). Students must complete bi-monthly Aadhaar-enabled biometric authentication at their secretariat or college to release funds.