Andhra Pradesh ePASS – Check Eligibility, Application Process, Documents and Renewal

Andhra Pradesh ePASS Scholarship Scheme

Different Andhra Pradesh scholarship schemes are declared by the AP State Government for the Andhra Pradesh Scholars. First, you have to visit the AP ePass website for applying. ePASS Scholarship is an Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarship. This is an online portal for scholarship schemes. ePASS website has made the application and payment process easier and comfortable so that the economically backward students can gain from it.

These Andhra Pradesh Scholarship Schemes are for the meritorious scholars who belong to SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority, and Disabled Class. There are various types of Scholarship under ePASS Scheme like Pre-Matric Scholarship, Overseas Scholarship Services, Skill Upgradation(Coaching for GRE, TOFEL, IELTS, GMATE), Corporate Admission Scholarship. AP ePASS scheme has made the application process and disbursement more flexible for the applicants.

Details of Andhra Pradesh ePASS scholarship 2020

Andhra Pradesh ePASS Scholarship Eligibility – Who can Apply?

• The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
• An applicant should belong to the SC/ST/EBC/Minority category.
• The annual family income must not be more than Rs.2lacs for SC/ST, Minority Category, and Rs. 1 lacs for EBC, BC & Disabled.
• 75% of attendance is a must in each quarter or semester to apply to the scholarship.

Students Not eligible

• Applicants not fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria.
• The scholars who study from a distance or open boards.
• Applicants engaged in part-time or online courses.
• Scholars admitted under Sponsored seats, Management Quota seats are not eligible.
• Scholars who draw stipend more than the scholarship amount in aggregate per annum.

Qualifying Factors – What Documents are Required?

• Aadhaar card
• Bonafide certificate
• Attendance report duly signed by the head of the institution from an educational institution.
• Caste certificate
• Residential certificate
• The bank passbook (First Page)
• Income certificate
• Mark sheets of last qualifying exam
• Fee receipt number
• The Latest Passport size Photograph
• Student ID proof

Documents Required for AP ePASS Fresh Registrations

• Exam certificate of last year
• Cast certificate
• Aadhaar card
• Residence Certificate
• Ration Card
• Bonafide Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Income certificate
• ID proof of parents
• Scanned passbook first page

Documents Required for Renewal Registration for AP ePASS

• Previous year registration number
• Scanned copy of Aadhar card
• Semester mark sheet of last year
• Aadhar cards of parents
• Ration card
• Mobile Number
• Marks list
• Bank account details

Benefits of Andhra Pradesh Government scholarships

1. Andhra Pradesh Government Scholarship help deserving candidates to pursue their education without any financial issues.
2. A.P. Government pays tuition fees as said by the colleges.

Further in this article, there is a complete detail of the rewards and benefits provided to the candidates.

The stepwise application process to apply for the A.P. ePASS Scholarship

Check how to apply for Andhra Pradesh ePASS by following these simple steps given below:

1. Visit the official website of AP ePASS Home Page @ epass.apcfss.in.
2. Click the particular scholarship which you want to apply. For Example- Click on the Overseas Scholarship.
3. Now, click the “Registration” option to begin the new application.
4. Fill Aadhaar card & Ration card Details.
5. Enter all particulars and documents in AP ePASS Application Form
6. Now, fill the details of school or college and the details of the course.
7. Applicants must now provide bank details, IFSC Code, Category, Income Certificate details.
8. Upload all scanned soft copies.
9. Review and check all information before the final submission.
10. Take a print out of the submitted application form.

Offline Address (Contact)

ePass
Project Monitoring Unit
The Director of Social Welfare,
Service Road Opposite to Manipal Hospital,
TG Plaza
Tadepalli,
Vijayawada – 520001

Process for AP ePASS Scholarship Renewal

To continue the scholarship, candidates are required to submit the renewal application every year along with documents. The stepwise process is:

Step 1- Go to the official website.
Step 2- Enter Registration ID and Password allotted the previous year.
Step 3- Click on the renewal link for the current year.
Step 4- Enter attendance and marks details of the previous year.
Step 5- Enter other information asked.
Step 6- upload scanned copies of the documents.
Step 7- Submit the application.
Step 8- Print the submitted hard copies.

Andhra Pradesh ePASS scholarship Status

Candidates who have already applied for any of the Andhra Pradesh ePASS scholarships can check their application status online through the portal.

The stepwise procedure of Andhra Pradesh ePASS Scholarship Status

Step 1: Visit the notification page of the respective scholarship.
Step 2: Once you have reached the notification page successfully, Click on the “Scholarship status tab” icon on the screen.
Step 3: Enter the necessary information (application number etc.) required and click on the “Submit” button.
Step 4: Press on Get Status and Check the status of the AP ePass Application form.

Terms and Condition for Andhra Pradesh ePass Scholarship

• Andhra Pradesh ePASS scholarship is available for the students. Students are required to attach a hard copy of the xerox copy of the bank passbook with the application form.
• Registered candidates must submit the application form in the concerned department, in person and must take the receipt.
• Candidates ought to offer their effective mobile phone number and current email ID.
• All the details and documents produced by the candidate must be authentic and true. If the information given is found wrong, then the application form and data collected will be rejected.
• Applications suspected won’t be sent for scholarship and will be thrown-away at the same time.
• Failed students are ineligible and may not apply for the West Bengal scholarship.
• Candidates who have applied for the West Bengal scholarship or preparing to apply are recommended not to share their details, bank account number, IFSC code, class 10th/12th roll number, password, and other sensitive information to anyone.
• Candidates can review their status of the application at any time on the official website.
• Candidates can view their application status any time on the official website.
• Candidates who have already enrolled in the portal have to renew the account by adding the updates. No new registration is needed.
• All updates in the respect of the scholarship are updated on the official portal.
• Candidates are suggested to stay in tune for regular updates.
• Candidates are suggested to check the scholarship updates on the official portal regularly.

Andhra Pradesh ePASS Scholarship Rewards

Reimbursement of Tuition Fee (RTF) in full amount for scholars hunting for post-matric courses.

RTF is approved twice in an academic year (September and March). Maintenance Charges or Mess charges

(MTF) are approved every month as per the following rates:

The ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-12 (Disabled Welfare & Backward Class)

The ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-12 (SC & ST)

The ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-11

Important dates regarding application 2020-2021

Scholarship fee charges

No fee is charged for the application process. It’s free to register.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Can I get a scholarship for the previous year?

Ans. No, the scholarship can be claimed only for the running year. No scholarship is granted for the previous year.

Q2. Why do we provide an email ID and mobile number at the time of registration?

Ans. Email ID and mobile number are necessary as the scholarship provider sends a message for successful registration and the moment the scholarship gets sanctioned, scholars will be sent an SMS through mobile.

Q3. How can I know my verification officer?

Ans. The District Collector appoints a verification officer for colleges on the basis of the number of applicants.

The step for the verification process are:

• Verification by the Principal of college: All applications must be verified by the college and duly signed by the principal.
• Verification by the Verification officer: All the applicants in the college are being verified by the officer within a stipulated time.