Jagananna Vidya Deevena

The objective of the Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF) scheme is to extend financial assistance to students belonging to SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Kapu, Minority and Differently Abled categories who are pursuing the post matric courses from ITI to Ph.D except Intermediate by way of full fees reimbursement.

Benefits under Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF)

The benefits under Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF) are:

• Full fee i.e. Tuition Fee, Special Fees, Other Fees & Exam Fees as defined and as fixed by the competent authorities is reimbursed to all eligible students. 

• Full fee shall be credited to the respective College accounts on behalf of students.

Eligibility Criteria of Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF)

Following are the eligibility criteria for Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF).

• The total family annual income to be less than or equal to Rs. 2.50 lakhs.

• Beneficiaries should only have the wetland below 10 acres/ dry land below 25 acres/ or wetland and dry land under 25 acres.

• No family member should be a government employee or Government pensioner. The families of Sanitary workers are exempted.

• The students must have availed admission in the colleges / universities or institutes recognized in regular courses.

• B.Tech,B.Pharmacy,ITI,Polytechnic,B.Ed,M.Tech,M.Pharmacy,MBA,Other Degree/PG Courses (* For PG Courses only Government/University Colleges are eligible).

• The students enrolled in the following institutions are eligible:

• Government or Government Aided

• Private Colleges affiliated to State Universities / Boards.

• Day scholar students, students in College Attached Hostels (CAH) and Department Attached Hostels (DAH)

• Aggregate attendance should be 75%

• A family who owns no property or less than 1500 sq. ft. of built-up area (Residential or Commercial) in urban areas is eligible

• No member of the family should own a four-wheeler (Taxis / Tractors/ Autos are exempted).

• No family member should be an income tax payee

• Students belonging to SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Kapu, Minority and Differently Abled categories are eligible.

• The applicant’s age should be between 45 – 60 Years, should have completed 45 years of age and less than 60 years as on the date of the issue of Government Order for the scheme.  

Ineligible Categories

• This scheme is not applicable to deemed and private varsities (Except for Government Quota).
• The scheme is not applicable to students studying through distance learning and correspondence courses.
• This scheme is not applicable to the student belonging to management and NRI quotas.

Documents Required for Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF)

Following are the documents required for Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF).

• Aadhaar Card

• Rice Card / Income certificate

• College admission particulars

• Parents details

• Declaration of No Government Employee / Pensioner

• Non-taxpayer declaration / No Four-Wheeler / No Urban Property beyond 1500 Square feet / No agriculture land beyond the prescribed limit

How to Apply for Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF)

Follow the below steps for Jagananna Vidya Deevena.

• Download Jnanabhumi Scholarship Application Form Jnanabhumi Scholarship Application Form (J-SAF)

•  Fill in the JSAF form and submit the signed copy of the same to the College Principal

• 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

• The student visits a Mee Seva Centre and provides his Jnanabhumi application id and Aadhaar number to gain access to his application form online. The student verifies the details, makes modifications if necessary and submits the application by giving his/her biometric authentication. 

References

While crafting this guide, we have consulted reliable and authoritative sources, including official government directives, user manuals, and pertinent content sourced from government websites.

• Navasakam Beneficiary Management

• JnanaBhumi