JnanaBhumi Scholarship scheme in Andhra Pradesh

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” like Nelson Mandela Education can make an impactive change in the world. Everyone has the right to good education and the government has an important role in providing the best education to all sections of society. The scholarships are a step to extend financial help towards students of the backward class community to pursue a better education.

 The Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched various scholarships over a while to empower the students through quality education. The Jnanabhumi Scholarship is an initiative by the Andhra Pradesh Government.

What is JnanaBhumi Portal?

Jnanabhumi is a digital platform of the government of Andhra Pradesh launched in 2017 for the implementation of various scholarship schemes provided by different departments. The students who are domicile of Andhra Pradesh state and belong to SC, ST, BC, Minorities, Kapu, EBC, differently-abled communities can avail benefits under these schemes. Every year thousands of students from different sections of society reaped the benefits of the scholarships through the portal.

Post-Matric Scholarship

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to implement the Post Metric Scholarships scheme, for 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;

(a) Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF): to provide full fee reimbursement to every eligible student, ie 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. The full fee shall be credited to the respective College accounts on behalf of students.

(b) Jagananna Vasathl Deevena (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. Jagananna Vasathi Deevena 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.

Eligibility Criteria of Post-Matric Scholarship

 (a) Eligible Students:

The students under the following categories are eligible for availing of 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 the release of scholarships.

 (b) In - eligible Students:

The students under the following categories are not eligible for availing of the Schemes.

• Studying in Private Universities / Deemed Universities.

• Pursuing Correspondence / Distance education courses.

• Admitted under Management /Spot Quota. 

(c) Income Eligibility:

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

• The total landholding of the family is 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 the 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.

How to apply for Post-Matric Scholarship through Jnanabhumi Portal?

The following steps may be followed while applying for the Post-Metric Scholarship. 

(a) Fresh Applications

•  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 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. 

(b) Renewal Applications:

•  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.

• The student views his/her application details and gives his/her biometric authentication at the college. 

Pre-matric Scholarship

Government with a view to supporting parents of SC /ST/ Disabled children for the education of their wards studying in classes V and X so that the incidence of drop-out, especially in the transition from the elementary to the secondary stage is minimized, and to improve participation of SC /ST/Disabled children in classes V and X of the Pre-Matric stage, so that they perform better and have a better chance of progressing to the post-matric stage of education. The government has introduced this scheme for providing financial assistance to all SC /ST/Disabled students pursuing studies in schools run by the Government, local bodies such as Mandal, Zilla Parishad and Municipalities or schools aided by the Government.

Eligibility Criteria of Pre-Matric Scholarship

• Students of SC/ST/BC/Disabled communities with an income ceiling of Rs.2.00 lakhs per annum.

• For 5th to 10th Class students belonging to community SC/ST/Disabled are eligible.

• Students belonging to the BC community are only eligible for applying 9th and 10th.

How to apply for Post-Matric Scholarship through Jnanabhumi Portal?

It is Informed that the following people are eligible to apply for the Pre-matric scholarship application scheme:

1. a) SC/ST/Disabled: 5th to 10th
2. b) BC: 9th and 10th

The following steps have to be followed while applying the Pre-matric Scholarship Scheme:

(a) Fresh Application:

• Online application is made available on the JnanaBhumi website. Students or Principals of the school has to apply online through the link provided on the website.

• Provide all the details required in the application form.

• After submitting the details, Concerned Hostel Welfare Officer (HWO) will go through the application and confirms the details.

• After confirmation from the HWO, District welfare Officer sanctions the scholarship.

(b) Renewal Application

• The student or principal of the school has to click on the renewal registration form and enter his Aadhar Number and previous year’s Application number.

• Details of the student will be displayed. Students can change the details required (if any) and submit the application for renewal.

• Concerned HWO confirms the renewal application of the student and forwards it to District Welfare Officer.

• District Welfare Officer confirms the details of the student and sanctions the scholarship.

YSR Vidyonnathi

This scheme covers about 65,000 applications annually, on average. The scheme, when operated without automation, had several issues Uke cumbersome paper submission, delays in the announcement of results, lack of transparency In the selection process etc. Now automated under Jnanabhumi, the key processes of submission of application, allotment of exam centres and nominal rolls. online examination, generation of hall tickets and announcement of results are alL online, improving the efficiency and transparency of the system.

Student attendance, academics, periodical inspections of coaching institutions by the welfare officers and other monitoring mechanisms and releasing stipend. The institutional fee to the students/coaching institutions will be taken care of by the Jnanabhumi system.

Eligibility Criteria of YSR Vidyonnathi

This scheme provides financial assistance to the SC, ST. BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Minority. Brahmin and Kapu students to meet the coaching fee and expenses for All India Civil Services and State Group Services.

How to apply for YSR Vidyonnathi through Jnanabhumi Portal?

Follow the below steps to apply for YSR Vidyonnathi Scholarship.

• Apply online through the link provided on the YSR Vidyonnathi tab

• Fill in all the mandatory details which are required to check the eligibility of the applicant

• Applicants should appear for an online exam which will be held by the department.

• Selected students will be informed through SMS

• The eligible student will be provided with a link in which they have to enter UID. Date of Birth and mobile number and proceed forward to submit their preferences for the institutes.

Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi Scheme

The Government have introduced the scheme of "Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi" to provide financial assistance for SC/ST/BC/EBC/Kapu/Brahmin/Minority students to pursue higher studies in reputed International universities abroad with a view to access the students to the vast opportunities in India and Abroad as the global economy has significantly grown and employment opportunities across the globe have manifested many folds.

Documents required for Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi Scheme

Eligible students need to appear for the document verification with the following set of documents;

• SSC or Meeseva Integrated Certificate

• Latest White ration card or Meeseva Income Certificate

• Caste Certificate

• Final / Provisional Marks sheet

• I 20 Document

• Passport copy

• GRE/ GMAT or equivalent qualifying exam/test scorecard

• TOFEL / IELTS scorecard

• Admission offer letter from Foreign University

Eligibility Criteria of Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi Scheme

This scheme provides financial assistance up to Rs 10 to 15 Lakhs as a grant to SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Minority, Brahmin and Kapu students to pursue their higher education in foreign countries. The family income of the applicant from all sources shall not exceed Rs.6.00 Lakhs per anum.

How to apply for Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi through Jnanabhumi Portal?

Follow the below steps to apply for Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi Scholarship.

• Candidates can apply In online through the Jnanabhumi Portal

• The candidate should have a valid visa and passport before applying.

• Concerned welfare department issues notification for verification of documents. The same is communicated to the applicant through phone and his mail id.