Jagananna Vidya Deevena is the old name of Andhra Pradesh’s scheme that pays college fees in full for SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu, minority and differently abled students. The state government renamed it in June 2024. The fee part is now called Post Matric Scholarship (RTF), and the hostel and food part is called Post Matric Scholarship (MTF). Students apply on the Jnanabhumi portal.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh runs the scheme. Several welfare departments share the work, including the Social Welfare Department for SC students and the Tribal Welfare Department for ST students. If you studied under the old name, the same rules are the ones to check on the portal.
What you get
The scheme pays in two parts.
- RTF (fee reimbursement): the full fee for your course, covering tuition, special fees, other fees and exam fees, as fixed by the competent authorities. The money goes to your college account.
- MTF (maintenance): a yearly amount for food and hostel costs. It goes to your mother’s bank account, or to your natural guardian if your mother is not there.
The 2019 order sets these MTF amounts per year:
| Course | MTF per year (2019 order) |
|---|---|
| ITI | Rs. 10,000 |
| Polytechnic | Rs. 15,000 |
| Degree and other courses | Rs. 20,000 |
The MTF is paid in two instalments, in July and December. I could not find a newer amount in the official texts, so check the portal for the 2026-27 figure.
Who can apply
- Category: SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Kapu, minority and differently abled students.
- Family income: the total annual family income must be Rs. 2.50 lakh or less.
- Land: the family must hold less than 10 acres of wet land, or 25 acres of dry land, or 25 acres of wet and dry land together.
- Course: ITI, polytechnic, degree and above, from ITI to PhD, except Intermediate.
- College: a government, aided or private college affiliated to a state university or board. Day scholars and students in college or department hostels both qualify.
- Marks and age: the official texts I read do not give a minimum mark or age limit.
Who cannot apply:
- Students in private or deemed universities.
- Students in distance or correspondence courses.
- Students admitted under management quota or spot admission.
- Families with a government employee or pensioner, except sanitary workers.
- Families that own a four-wheeler. Taxis, tractors and autos are exempt.
- Families that own urban property above 1500 sq ft of built-up area.
- Families with an income tax payer.
How to apply
File the application online at the Jnanabhumi portal. The official pages I read do not give a step-by-step process.
- Open jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in.
- Find the post matric scholarship application and file it online.
- Check the portal’s notices for the application window and any changes to the form.
Documents you need
The official texts I read do not list the documents. Check the application form on the portal before you apply.
How students are selected
The 2019 order covers all eligible students on a saturation basis, which means every student who meets the rules is covered. It does not set a separate selection process. Attendance matters: 75% of aggregate attendance is mandatory for release of the scholarship.
Renewal
The official texts I read do not set out renewal steps for 2026-27. Check the portal for your renewal notice.
Important dates
I could not find 2026-27 dates in the official pages I read. The portal’s notices show older dates, including a web options closing date of 15 March 2025. The scheme’s rules apply from the 2019-20 year.
