Many scholarship schemes are announced by the Andhra Pradesh state government for the students. Economically Weaker Section people cannot afford their children’s education so Andhra Pradesh Government offers different schemes of scholarship. It is launched in the year 2017. It is an online portal which disburses the Pre Matric Scholarship, Post Matric Scholarship, and other scholarship schemes. Earlier, the above-mentioned schemes were implemented through the AP ePass portal. The students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Minorities, Kapu, EBC and special students categories can avail the benefits of this scheme. Government provides this scholarship every year worth Rs.5000 crores to over 17 lacs students. The key objectives behind the insertion of the portal are :
- Building equal opportunities in education.
- To ensure smooth release of scholarships with clarity.
- Reducing the processing time and release of scholarships.
- Building a single desk for disbursement of all the scholarships.
Details of Jnanabhumi scholarship
Scholarship Name | Provider Name | Application Period |
Post Matric Scholarship for S.C, S.T., B.C., Minority, Kapu, E.B.C, Special Students, Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Government | N/A |
Pre Matric Scholarship for S.C, S.T, B.C, Special students, Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Government | N/A |
YSR Vidyonnathi Scheme | Andhra Pradesh Government | N/A |
Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi Scheme | Andhra Pradesh Government | N/A |
Jnanabhumi Scholarship Eligibility- Who can Apply?
There is two major scholarship under Jnanabhumi Scholarship. Here we will discuss the two. Firstly, to claim Jnanabhumi scholarship one should be a permanent resident of the A.P state.
Post Matric Scholarship for S.C, S.T., B.C., Minority, Kapu, E.B.C, Special Students
- The scholars should be enlisted at the post-matric level I.e. Grade 11 to Ph.D. level, in a recognized university.
- An annual income of the family (S.C, S.T., Special students) must be less than Rs. 2 lacs.
- An annual income of the family (O.B.C.) must be less than Rs. 1 lacs.
- The annual income of the family (Minority) must be less than Rs. 1.5 lacs.
Pre Matric Scholarship for S.C, S.T, B.C, Special students
- The scholars should be enlisted in Grade 5 to 10 for S.C, S.T, Special students.
- The scholars should be enlisted in Grade 9 and 10 for O.B.C.
- The candidates must score 90% in the previous exam.
- An annual income of the family (S.C, S.T., Minority) must be less than Rs. 2 lacs.
- An annual income of the family (O.B.C., P.W.D, Kapu, E.B.C) must be less than Rs. 1 lacs.
YSR Vidyonnathi Scheme
This scholarship scheme is provided to the students of SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority, Kapu and Brahmin community. It is given to help them to meet their coaching expenses for civil services. Every year more than 65000 students receive this scholarship.
Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi Scheme
The students should belong to SC/ST/BC/EBC/Brahmin/Kapu/Minority communities. This is given to students to pursue their higher studies from reputed universities. The family income of the candidates must not be more than 6 lacs.
Qualifying Factors- What Documents are Required?
- Aadhaar card
- Bonafide certificate
- 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
Benefits of Jnanabhumi scholarship
- It guarantees the timely release of scholarships.
- Reduces paperwork.
- Potential beneficiaries need not have to visit respective departments for application.
- This scholarship provides financial aid to the students belonging to S.C, S.T., B.C., Minority, Kapu, E.B.C, Special Students to enable them to pursue their studies without any financial issues.
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 Jnanabhumi Scholarship online are:
Check how to apply for the Jnanabhumi scholarship online by following these simple steps given below:
- Visit the official site of Jnanabhumi scholarship.
- Choose the academic year, the state in which the scholar is studying.
- Fill all the details carefully and click on “Proceed” button.
- Enter the Aadhar card number.
- Fill details, upload the documents according to the instructions provided and save.
- View the preview of the application form. Download and take a print out.
- The self attests the print out of the application form and get it attested by the
- Head of the Department also.
- Upload it on the website and submit.
Jnanabhumi Scholarship Application Status
Candidates who have already applied for any of the Jnanabhumi scholarships 2020 can check their application status online through the portal.
The stepwise procedure of Jnanabhumi Scholarship Application Status
Step 1: Visit the official page of the Jnanabhumi scholarship.
Step 2: Enter the student’s Application ID.
Step 3: Click on the icon showing “Get Application Status”
Terms and Condition for Jnanabhumi Scholarship
- Jnanabhumi scholarship is available for the students.
- 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 Jnanabhumi scholarship.
- Candidates who have applied for the Jnanabhumi scholarship or are 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 at 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.
Jnanabhumi Scholarship Rewards
Scholarship | Rewards |
Post Matric Scholarship | Full Fee Disbursement |
Pre Matric Scholarship | Students of S.C, S.T, in Grade 5 to 8:
|
YSR Vidyonnath Scholarship | Fees for the preparation of the civil services exams. |
Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi Scheme | Financial assistance from Rs. 10 lacs to Rs. 15 lacs. |
Important Dates Regarding Application
Events | Dates |
Commencement of application | February 2nd, 2020 |
Last date for filling | September 9th, 2020 |
Screening of scholarship application | October 18th, 2020 |
Final selection of applicants | December 29th, 2020 |
Distribution of scholarship | February, 2021 |
Scholarship fee charges
No fee is charged for the application process. It’s free to register.
Jnanabhumi Contact Details
Candidates are free to contact in case of any queries related to the scholarship, eligibility, application process etc.
Email: jnbhelpdesk@apcfss.in
Phone no.: 08645-274025 (toll-free)
08645-274029 (PMU)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How can a candidate change his details on Jnanabhumi Scholarship?
Ans. A candidate can correct their details by selecting “No” for the faulty details selection.
Q2. How to apply Jnanabhumi Scholarship for a college student?
Ans. To apply for a scholarship, scholars need to download the application form (JSAF) or collect it from college. Fill all the details and attest it from the Principal of the college. Now, upload the scanned form.
Q3. 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.
Q4. What is a pre-matric scholarship (PMS)?
Ans. A pre-matric scholarship is granted to the students of class 9 to seek SSC examination or equivalent so that they can continue their studies with any financial problem.
Q5. How to check the Jnanabhumi Scholarship status?
Ans. Visit the official site of the Jnanabhumi @ Now click the “Know your Application Status” icon. Provide the valid information needed to get the application status.
