Andhra Pradesh Scholarships: The Complete Guide (2026)

Andhra Pradesh keeps most of its scholarships on one main portal, which makes it simpler than some states. The confusion here comes from the scheme names, not the number of websites. This guide explains what's actually different between them.

ePASS and Jnanabhumi are the same system

AP ePASS stands for Andhra Pradesh Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships — that's the name of the overall system. Jnanabhumi (jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in) is the actual website you use to apply. They are not two separate portals — if you see both names, they refer to the same thing.

Most AP scholarships run through this one system, including Post-Matric scholarships for SC, BC, and Minority students, NTR Vidyonnathi, and the Jagananna Deevena schemes below.

Vidya Deevena vs Vasathi Deevena — different costs, similar names

These two scheme names look almost identical, and that's exactly why students mix them up:

• Jagananna Vidya Deevena — pays your tuition fees.
• Jagananna Vasathi Deevena — helps with hostel and living costs.

They cover different expenses. If you're eligible for one, check the other too — many students qualify for both, and they are not duplicates of each other.

The money often goes to your mother, not you

This is a distinctive part of how AP pays out scholarships. For schemes like Jagananna Vidya Deevena, the payment goes directly into the student's mother's bank account, not the student's own account. That means her Aadhaar card and bank details, correctly linked, are just as important as the student's documents when applying.

Talliki Vandanam is a separate scheme, on a separate portal

Talliki Vandanam doesn't run through Jnanabhumi. It uses a different portal (bm-sgsw.ap.gov.in) and comes from a different department. It's a cash transfer, generally paid to mothers ahead of the school year, and should be checked separately from the Jagananna Deevena schemes.

Documents Andhra Pradesh almost always asks for

1. Student Aadhaar Card and Mother's Aadhaar Card.
2. Rice Card or White Ration Card — used as proof of family income for several schemes.
3. Income Certificate, issued by your Tahsildar.
4. Caste Certificate, for SC, ST, BC, or EBC applicants.
5. Class 10 marksheet and college admission receipt.
6. Mother's bank account details, with Aadhaar NPCI seeding.

How to find the right scheme — step by step

1. Start with Jnanabhumi (also called AP ePASS) for most scholarships, including caste-based Post-Matric schemes.
2. Check both Vidya Deevena and Vasathi Deevena — one covers tuition, the other covers hostel costs, and you may qualify for both.
3. Prepare your mother's Aadhaar and bank details, since payment often goes to her account.
4. Check if your family has a Rice Card, since it can be used as income proof for several schemes.
5. Check Talliki Vandanam separately, since it runs on its own portal, not Jnanabhumi.