Andhra Pradesh Post-Matric BC Scholarship Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
Renewal is subject to academic promotion to the next higher class, maintaining a minimum class attendance of 75%, and completing bi-monthly bio-metric authentication.
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
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.