Andhra Pradesh government has re-launched AP Post Matric Scholarship Scheme on 18th June 2024. It includes 2 components namely Post Matric Scholarships (Reimbursement of Tuition Fee - RTF) and Post Matric Scholarships (Maintenance Charges - MTF). Read this article till the end to know how to apply online, what is the eligibility criteria, and how to track AP Post Matric Scholarship (RTF / MTF) status at jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in.
The following steps may be followed while applying for the PMS Scheme (fresh applications):-
Enter "Application ID" and click "Get Application Status" to check AP Post Matric Scholarship (RTF / MTF) status.
It is worth noting that earlier during YSRCP rule, 2 components of AP Post Matric Scholarship Scheme were running as separate schemes. 1st component namely Andhra Pradesh Post Matric Scholarship (RTF) was earlier known as Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme. 2nd component namely Andhra Pradesh Post Matric Scholarship (MTF) was earlier known as Jagananna Vasathi Deevena Scheme.
AP Post Matric Scholarship (RTF/MTF) 2024 Apply Online
- Step 1: Download Jnanabhumi Scholarship Application Form (J-SAF) through the official website https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/. JSAF may also be collected from the college.
- Step 2: Fill-in the JSAF form and submit the signed copy of the same to the College Principal
- Step 3: College Principal verifies the details filled in the JSAF and submits the same online through Jnanabhumi, at the time of admission. Upon successful completion of the same, the student receives an SMS confirming the successful submission of his application.
- Step 4: Student visits a Mee Seva Centre, provides his Jnanabhumi application id and Aadhaar number to gain access to his application form online. Student verifies the details, makes modifications if necessary and submits the application by giving his/her biometric authentication.
AP Post Matric Scholarships (RTF / MTF) Renewal Applications
The following steps may be followed while applying for the PMS Scheme (renewal applications):-
- Step 1: By way of registering a renewal application, the College Principal keys-in the student's admission date of the current year and Hall Ticket/Roll Number of the preceding year's examination. Upon successful completion of the same, the student receives an SMS confirming the successful submission of his/her renewal application.
- Step 2: Student views his/her application details and gives his/her biometric authentication at the college
AP Post Matric Scholarship (RTF / MTF) Scheme Eligibility
- Eligible Students: The students under the following categories are eligible for availing the Schemes.
- All the students, pursuing Polytechnic, ITI and Degree & above level courses in Government / Aided / Private colleges, affiliated to State Universities/Boards.
- Day scholar students, students in College Attached Hostels (CAH) and Department Attached Hostels (DAH).
- 75% of the aggregate attendance is mandatory for release of scholarships.
- In-eligible Students: The students under the following categories are not eligible for availing the Schemes.
- Studying in Private Universities / Deemed Universities.
- Pursuing Correspondence / Distance education courses.
- Admitted under Management / Spot Quota
- Income Eligibility:
- The total family annual income to be less than or equal to Rs.2.50 lakhs.
- The total land holding of the family to be less than 10.00 acres of wet or 25.00 acres of dry or 25.00 acres both wet and dry land together.
- No member of the family should be a government employee/ pensioner (all sanitary workers irrespective of their salary/recruitment, are eligible. The Social Welfare Department shall develop a robust & fool-proof system of certification of parents of the beneficiaries under category of "Sanitary workers").
- No member of the family should own a four-wheeler (Taxies/Tractors/Autos are exempted).
- A family who owns no property or less than 1500 Sft of built up area (Residential or Commercial) in urban areas is eligible.
- No member of the family should be an income tax payee.
AP Post Matric Scholarship Status Check Online
In order to check AP Post Matric Scholarship status, click the link - https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/PrintScholarshipStatus.edu
Upon clicking the link, the page to view / print scholarship application status will open.
About Andhra Pradesh Post Matric Scholarships (RTF / MTF)
The Government of Andhra Pradesh have decided to implementing the Post Metric Scholarships scheme, to all eligible students belonging to the SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Kapu, Minority, Differently Abled categories, on a saturation basis. The disbursal of scholarship is categorised into two schemes:-- RTF: to provide full fee reimbursement to every eligible student, i.e. Full Fee (Tuition Fee, Special Fees, Other Fees & Exam Fees) as defined in the G.O.Ms.No.66, SW(Edn) Dept., dated 8-9-2010 and as fixed by the competent authorities is reimbursed to all eligible students. ii. Full fee shall be credited to the respective College accounts on behalf of students.
- MTF: to provide Rs. 10,000/- per person to ITI students, Rs. 15,000/- per person to Polytechnic students, Rs. 20,000/- per person for other Degree and above courses per year to every eligible student for food and hostel expenses. MTF shall be credited into the respective account of the mother of the eligible student. In case of the demise or absence of the mother, the amount shall be credited to the account of the natural guardian of the student.
Jagananna Vidya / Vasathi Deevena Scheme Renamed to AP Post Matric Scholarship (RTF / MTF)
Andhra Pradesh govt. 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 |
For more details, visit the official website https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/
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