Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi (AOVN) Scheme Launched: Check How to Apply Online, Check Status, Eligibility, Documents

Andhra Pradesh government has re-launched Dr. Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme on 18th June 2024. The revamped AOVN scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible students belonging to SC/ST/BC/Minority/EBC including Kapu students to pursue PG/Ph.D/MBBS courses in top 50 institutions / universities. Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi at jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in, what is the eligibility criteria, list of documents required and other aspects regarding the scheme.

It is worth noting that earlier during YSRCP rule, this scheme was running in the name of Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena Scheme. It has now been renamed to Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme under the new TDP led CM Chandrababu Naidu rule.

Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena Renamed to Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme

Andhra Pradesh has reinstated the names of TDP founder-president N.T. Rama Rao and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to the welfare schemes. The state govt. renamed six social welfare schemes, which were implemented before 2019 and continue to exist till date under different names, but with same provisions.

Old Name	New Name
Jagananna Vidya Deevena	Post Matric Scholarships (Reimbursement of Tuition Fee - RTF)
Jagananna Vasathi Deevena	Post Matric Scholarships (Maintenance Charges - MTF)
Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena (for SCs)	Dr. Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi (AOVN)
YSR Kalyanamasthu	Chandranna Pelli Kanuka
YSR Vidyonnathi	NTR Vidyonnathi
Jagananna Civil Services Protsahakam (JCSP)	Incentives for Civil Services Examinations

Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme 2024 Apply Online

Each student will get around Rs. 1.25 crore for pursuing higher education in the top 50 globally ranked universities. Here is the complete process to apply online for Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme:-

• Firstly visit the official website https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/
• Go to 'Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi (AOVN)' section and hit "Registration-Click Here" link or simply click https://jnboverseas1.apcfss.in/
• Then Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi login page will open.

• Existing users can enter username and password and click "Sign In" button to make login.
• New users can click at "New Student, Please register" link.
• Then Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme online registration page will open.
• Select course group, country of overseas study, name of foreign university and then enter UID (aadhaar) number.
• Then full AOVN apply online form will get displayed on your screen.
• Enter OTP, set your password and click "Submit" button to complete Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi online registration process.
• Then you can simply hit at "Login" button to make AOVN scheme login.

Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should be a native of Andhra Pradesh state.
• Maximum age should not exceed 35 years as on date of publication of notification.
• Family income shall not exceed Rs. 8 lakhs per annum.
• Only one candidate per family is eligible.
• The candidate who have availed financial assistance under similar schemes from state or govt of India is not eligible under the scheme.

Required Educational Qualifications for AOVN Scheme

• For Post Graduate courses: 60% marks or equivalent grade in foundation Degree in Engineering / Management / Pure Sciences / Agriculture Sciences / Medicine & Nursing / Social Sciences / Humanities.
• For Ph.D. courses: 60% marks or equivalent grade in P.G. course in Engineering / Management / Pure Sciences / Agriculture Sciences / Medicine / Social Sciences / Humanities.
• For MBBS courses: 60% marks in Intermediate or equivalent course. 

Documents Required for Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme

The following documents are required for filing of applications:-

• Caste certificate from concerned village / ward secretariat.
• Income certificate from concerned village / ward secretariat and it should be physically certified by the concerned district collector.
• Ration card of the family of the student, if available.
• SSC certificate / Date of birth certificate (for the purpose of determining the eligible age prescribed for the scheme).
• Aadhar card.
• Nativity certificate from the MeeSeva / Revenue department.
• Qualifying Intermediate / Degree / PG certificate for admission to MBBS / PG course / Ph.D course respectively.
• Mark Sheet of qualifying examination (for proof of acquiring minimum prescribed marks).
• TOEFL / IELTS / GRE / GMAT score sheet.
• Unconditional offer letter from foreign university.
• NEET score card, in case of admission into MBBS course.
• Copy of the latest tax returns of family members, wherever applicable.
• Nationalised Bank Account details of student.
• Latest passport size photo.
• Scanned signature.
• Self certificate from the student that no other family member of his family availed financial assistance under similar scheme from the state or central govt and he/she also has not availed similar scheme from the state/central govt. previously.

Track Dr. Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Application Status

• First of all, go to official Jnanabhumi portal at https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/
• Go to 'Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi' section and hit "Registration-Click Here" link or simply click https://jnboverseas1.apcfss.in/
• Then Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi login page will open.
• Existing users can enter username (aadhaar number used at the time of registration) and password (which entered while making registration) and click "Sign In" button to make login.
• Then page to track AOVN scheme application status will open.
• It will show you Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi application status as the following:-

• Partially registered
• DO verification
• HO verification
• Interviewed On
• Sanction
• Release
• You can easily know what is your application status by simply looking at the stage where your application is currently present.

For more details, visit the official website https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/