Andhra Pradesh Post-Matric BC Scholarship
About the Program
Andhra Pradesh Post-Matric BC Scholarship for backward class students provides ₹2,000-16,000 annually.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹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
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
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
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.
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Legal Disclaimer
IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. However, scholarship details, timelines, and eligibility can change without notice as per the provider's discretion. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee selection. Always verify all information on the official Government of Andhra Pradesh - BC Welfare Department website before final submission.
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