What this scheme offers
Andhra Pradesh's post-matric support for students from SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu, Minority and EWS backgrounds runs on two tracks that work together: full tuition-fee reimbursement — paid directly to the institution, not the student — covers ITI, polytechnic, degree, engineering, medical and other professional courses, while a separate hostel and mess allowance of ₹10,000 for ITI students, ₹15,000 for polytechnic/diploma students, and ₹20,000 for degree and above goes to the student's mother's bank account to cover living costs for those studying away from home. These components have long been known as Jagananna Vidya Deevena (fees) and Jagananna Vasathi Deevena (maintenance); some recent references describe the system simply as AP Post-Matric Scholarships, so don't be surprised to see either name used.
Who is eligible
- Belongs to SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu, Minority, or EWS category.
- Andhra Pradesh domicile.
- Family annual income within ₹2.5 lakh (confirm current limit).
- Enrolled in ITI, polytechnic, degree, or professional higher-education course.
- Minimum 75% attendance in the previous academic year.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card (student and mother)
- Caste/category certificate
- Income certificate
- Previous year's marksheet
- Bonafide/admission certificate from the institution
- Bank account details (mother's, Aadhaar-linked)
How to apply
- Register and apply on the Jnanabhumi portal (jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in), or submit the JSAF form through your college if online access is limited.
- Fill in academic, income and category details, and upload required documents.
- Your college verifies enrollment and submits the application through the portal.
- Tuition fee is paid directly to the institution in quarterly instalments through the academic year.
- The hostel/maintenance allowance is credited to the mother's Aadhaar-linked bank account separately.