ePASS Scholarships 2025-26 – Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, and Rewards

The ePASS (Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships) is an online scholarship platform launched by the government of specific states to support students from economically weaker and reserved communities in pursuing education.

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Students can apply for Karnataka and Telangana ePASS Scholarships on or before January 31, 2026 and March 31, 2026 respectively. While the application window for Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh ePASS Scholarships are yet to be announced for the academic year 2025-26,  

ePASS Scholarships 2025-26 – Important Dates

The application deadlines for scholarships on ePASS Portal of states like Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka are regularly updated on the portal itself. However, in the table given below you will find the ongoing application deadlines of current scholarships under Telangana and Karnataka ePASS. 

ePASS Scholarship 2025-26 –  Application Dates (Telangana) 

Name of the Scholarship Application Deadline
Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities January 19, 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) March 31, 2026

ePASS Scholarship 2025-26 – Application Dates (Karnataka) 

Name of the Scholarship Application Deadline
Post-Matric Scholarship January 31, 2026
Vidyasiri – Food and Accommodation Scholarship January 31, 2026
Fee Concession January 31, 2026
Pre-Matric Scholarship March 31, 2026

*For more scholarship updates visit the official ePASS website of every state.

ePASS Scholarships 2025-26 – Complete List

Through the ePASS Portal, eligible students can apply for pre‑matric, post‑matric and overseas scholarship schemes that provide financial assistance for school, college and higher studies, including fee reimbursement and allowances. The portal streamlines applications, document submission and direct benefit transfer, making it easier for students belonging to SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority and PwD categories to access educational support.

ePASS Scholarships 2025-26 – Telangana 

Name of the Scholarship Provider
Pre-Matric Scholarship Government of Telangana
Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Government of Telangana
Overseas Scholarship Scheme  Government of Telangana

ePASS Scholarships 2025-26 – Karnataka 

Name of the Scholarship Provider
Post-Matric Scholarship Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
Vidyasiri – Food and Accommodation Scholarship Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
Fee Concession Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
Pre-Matric Scholarship Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka

ePASS Scholarships 2025-26 – Himachal Pradesh 

Name of the Scholarship  Provider
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yojana Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Kalpana Chawala Chattervriti Yojana Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojana (One-time incentive) Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Maharshi Balmiki Chattervriti Yojana Himachal Pradesh Education Department
IRDP Scholarship Scheme Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship (Only for RIMC Dehradun) Himachal Pradesh Education Department
NDA Scholarship Scheme (Only for NDA Khadakwasla) Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Financial Assistance to the Children of the Armed Forces Personnel Killed/ Disabled during the Different War/ Operations Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana Himachal Pradesh Education Department
Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post Plus Two Students Himachal Pradesh Education Department
National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)  Department of School, Education, and Literacy, Government of India
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (9th&10th)  Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India
Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST Students Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India
Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India
Upgradation of Merit of SC/ST Students (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India
Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Students belonging to Minority Community  Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme to Students Belonging to Minority Community Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India
Maulana Azad National Scholarship Scheme for Meritorious Girl Students Belonging to Minorities Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India
Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship for DNTs  Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs  Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Scholarship to Disabled Students Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
National Means Cum Merit Scholarships Department of School, Education, and Literacy, Government of India
Scholarships for PG/Degree & Engineering Level Courses India Council for Technical Education
Scholarships for Diploma Courses India Council for Technical Education
Scholarships for ITI Students India Council for Technical Education

ePASS Scholarship 2025-26 – Andhra Pradesh ePASS Complete List

Name of the Scholarship Provider
Post-Matric Scholarship (RTF) Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Post-Matric Scholarship (MTF) Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

ePASS Scholarship 2025-26 – Eligibility & Benefits

Every ePASS Scholarship comes with its own benefits. However, in order to avail those benefits, students must fulfil certain eligibility requirements. In the table given below you will find links to the eligibility criteria and benefits offered by the scholarships under each portal.

ePASS Scholarships 2025-26 – Important Links

State Link
Telangana ePASS Click Here
Karnataka ePASS Click Here
Himachal Pradesh ePASS Click Here
Andhra Pradesh ePASS Click Here

ePASS Scholarship 2025-26 – Documents Required

Here’s a general checklist of the common documents required while applying for ePASS Scholarships.

  1. Recent passport‑size photograph of the student
  2. Student’s Aadhaar card and other identity proof
  3. Domicile/residence proof 
  4. Caste/Category certificate (if applying under SC/ST/OBC/reserved category)
  5. Family income certificate or income proof (from competent government authority)
  6. Affidavit for self‑employed students
  7. Previous academic mark‑sheets
  8. Course admission proof/enrolment certificate
  9. Bank account details of the student (bank passbook copy or canceled cheque)
  10. Disability certificate (if applicable for differently‑abled students)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ePASS Scholarship?

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The scholarship schemes listed on the ePASS Portal are commonly known as ePASS Scholarship. Some of the most prominent schemes listed on all ePASS Portals include pre-matric, post-matric and overseas scholarships.

How do I apply for the ePASS Scholarships?

The procedure to apply for scholarships on different ePASS Portals varies. Refer to the respective state ePASS Portal for the detailed application procedure. In general, students are required to visit the official ePASS Portal, select the relevant scholarship, complete the online application with required details, upload documents, and submit before the deadline.

Why was my ePASS Scholarship application rejected?

There are several reasons why a scholarship application may be rejected. If the information provided in your application is inaccurate, incomplete, or incorrect, it may lead to rejection. Moreover, submitting invalid documents can result in rejection as well.

How can a student know his/her ePASS Scholarship application number?

The students registered on the ePASS Portal receive notification about their application number via email/SMS. In case, the application number is lost, the students can retrieve it online through the portal itself.

What is the last date to apply for a Karnataka ePASS Scholarships?

Eligible candidates can apply for Karnataka ePASS Scholarships till January 31, 2026. The students can avail of both pre-matric and post-matric scholarships at Karnataka ePASS.

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