State Government ScholarshipVerified for 2026

Andhra Pradesh Post-Matric BC Scholarship

Government of Andhra Pradesh - BC Welfare Department
Andhra Pradesh
Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

About the Program

Andhra Pradesh Post-Matric BC Scholarship for backward class students provides ₹2,000-16,000 annually.

Benefits & Financial Support

Total scholarship amount
₹16k+

₹2,000-16,000 for BC students

Inclusions

Tuition fees, Maintenance allowance

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Post-Matric

Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 40% marks required in previous exam.

Financial & Category

Income LimitUp to ₹2.0 Lakh/year
Applicable CategoryOBC

Selection Process

Selection is based on candidate meeting eligibility criteria (Backward Classes category, AP domicile, family income under ₹200,000) and verified through Aadhaar e-KYC and college attendance logs.

Renewal Policy

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.

Application Process

  • 1

    Register on NSP

  • 2

    Fill form

  • 3

    Upload docs

  • 4

    Submit

Documents Required

Backward Classes (BC) Certificate
AP Domicile Certificate
Annual Income Certificate (issued by Tahsildar)
Marksheet of previous qualifying exam
College Admission Proof & Fee Receipt
Aadhaar Card
Bank Account Details (linked with Aadhaar)

Important Dates

Application Deadline

31 October 2026

October end

Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.

Scholarship Quick Facts

Provider TypeState Government
Education LevelPost-Matric
Application ModeOnline
State/RegionAndhra Pradesh
Income Limit₹2.0L/yr
Last Verified2026

Common Questions (FAQs)

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.

Help & Contact Support

Official Support

Helpline0863-2340142, jnanabhumi.helpdesk@gmail.com

Need Application Help?

If you have trouble applying, you can check your eligibility or browse our step-by-step application guides.

Legal Disclaimer

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At a Glance

StatusActive - 2026
Last Verified4/7/2026
Apply ModeOnline
Awards25,000 Students

Official Help

Helpline0863-2340142, jnanabhumi.helpdesk@gmail.com