Jnanabhumi Scholarship portal consists of all the scholarships provided by the state government for the different communities of Andhra Pradesh. This portal was launched by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2017. It has an objective to provide equal opportunities for every category of the state.
The portal has other aims such as breaking the financial barrier for meritorious students, launching scholarships with transparency, and disbursement of scholarships through one portal.
This article consists of all the information regarding the jnanabhumi portal, scholarships, eligibility, awards, key dates, and procedures to check the jnanabhumi status check.
Jnanabhumi Scholarship 2024 – A General Overview
| Scholarship Name | JnanaBhumi Scholarship |
| Run By |
Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Beneficiaries | Students of Andhra Pradesh |
| List of scholarships | Pre Matric Scholarship, Jagananna Vidya/Vasathi Deevena Scheme (Post Matric Scholarship), Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena |
| Jnanabhumi Scholarship Last Date | TBA* |
| Portal Link | jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in |
- Financial assistance will be sanctioned to the students who are studying in the top 200 universities list provided by the state government.
- Students will receive the scholarship amount in 4 instalments (for Post Graduation courses).
- Scholarship amount will be released for Ph.D. and MBBS students as per production of semester results/preceding year.
JnanaBhumi Scholarship Portal – Details About the Portal
Jnanabhumi is a scholarship portal that acts as a medium to provide financial help to deserving students of Andhra. The portal helps in the smooth disbursal of pre-matric and post-matric scholarships for students.
The students belonging to scheduled castes (SC), scheduled tribes (ST), backward classes (BC), economically backward class (EBC) and Kapu categories benefit from scholarships. The Jnanabhumi is specifically dedicated to students coming from economically backward backgrounds.
Complete List of Jnanabhumi Scholarships, Eligibility & Awards
This scholarship portal has a total of 3 scholarships. All these scholarships are for the economically backward and weaker sections of society. It is also imperative to understand that the students need to fulfil eligibility criteria before applying for any scholarship in the portal. In case a student fails to fulfil the eligibility criteria, there is a high that his/her application will be rejected.
Below is a detailed overview of scholarships available on the portal, their eligibility conditions and awards:
Pre-Matric Scholarship
The pre-matric scholarship is for school students residing in Andhra Pradesh. The pre-matric scholarship is provided by the state government and is only available for the students studying in schools run by the government and local bodies like Zilla Parishad, Mandal, or Municipalities.
Eligibility
- Students of SC, ST, BC, and Disabled category are eligible for this scholarship
- The student’s annual family income must be 2 lakh or less
- Only students belonging to SC, ST and disabled categories studying in Classes 5 to 10 can apply
- For Classes 9 and 10, students belonging to backward class can apply
Awards
- Classes 5 to 8 students (SC/ST) – ₹1,000 (for boys) and ₹1,500 (for girls)
- Classes 9 to 10 (Day scholars) – ₹1,500 and ₹750 as book grant
- Classes 9 to 10 (Hosteller) – ₹3,500 and ₹1,000 as book grant
Jagananna Vidya/Vasathi Deevena Scheme (Post Matric Scholarship)
The Andhra Pradesh government provides post-matric scholarships for various minority categories of the state. The post-matric scholarship disbursal is categorised into two sections:
- Jagananna Vidya Deevena
- Jagananna Vasathi Deevena
Eligibility
- SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minorities, Kapu, and Disabled categories students can apply
- Students must pursue ITI, Polytechnic, or any other higher degree from a recognised Institution, University or College
- Day scholars, students in CAH (College Attached Hostels), and DAH (Dept. Attached hostels) can apply
- Students must have an aggregate of 75% attendance (in college or university)
- The student’s annual family income should be equal to or less than ₹2.5 lakh
- Student’s family member should not own a four-wheeler except a taxi, auto, or tractor
- The student’s family must have a property less than 1500 sq ft. area in an urban area (or no property in an urban area)
- Any family of the student should not be in a government service
Awards
For Jagananna Vidya Deevena – Students will get full fee reimbursement
Students will receive:
- ₹10,000 annually (ITI course)
- ₹15,000 annually (Polytechnic)
- ₹20,000 annually (UG/PG/PhD course)
Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena
Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena Scheme is provided by the state government to the students belonging to SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu and minority categories. This scholarship is dedicated to students belonging to Andhra Pradesh and want to pursue higher studies abroad.
Eligibility
- The student’s family income must be below ₹8 lakh per year from all sources
- Only one member of a family is eligible for the scholarship
- The age of the applicant must not exceed 35 years on the date of publication of the notification
- The applicant must have scored at least 60% marks in the last exam (PG or Ph.D)
- Students who benefited under similar schemes from the Government of India or the Andhra Pradesh Government are not eligible
Awards
- 100% tuition fees (students studying in the top 100 universities list provided by Andhra Pradesh Government)
- 50% tuition fee or ₹50 lakh, whichever is less (students studying in universities ranked 101 to 200 list provided by the Andhra Pradesh Government)
Jnanabhumi – Key Dates
Jnanabhumi scholarship’s last date 2024 is not yet announced. Students are requested to check the official website (jnanabhumi.apcfss.in) for more details on the scholarship timeline.
Jnanabhumi Pre-Matric Scholarship Application Process
Follow the steps given below to apply for Jnanabhumi scholarships available on the portal.
Fresh Application
- Visit the official website – jnanabhumi.apcfss.in
- Click on the fresh registration form
- Enter all the required details in the application form
- The concerned Hostel Welfare Officer (HWO) will check the application details and confirm it
- Once confirmed by the Hostel Welfare Officer (HWO), the District Welfare IOfficer will sanction the scholarship
Renewal
- Visit the official website
- Click on the Renewal registration form
- Enter the required details and submit it for renewal
- The concerned Hostel Welfare Officer (HWO) will confirm the renewal application and forward it to the District Welfare Officer
- District Welfare Officer will confirm the details and sanction the scholarship
Jagananna Vidya/Vasathi Deevena (Post Matric Scholarship) Application Process
Fresh Application
- Download the JSAF application form
- Fill in the form and submit it to the college principal
- The college authority will verify the details and submit it to the Jnanabhumi portal
- The student will receive a confirmation SMS once the application form is submitted
- Students need to visit Mee Seva Centre and provide their application ID and aadhar number
- Students can recheck the details on the application form
- Submit the application with the biometric authentication
Renewal
- College principal keys in the student’s admission date (current year) and roll number/hall ticket (for the preceding year)
- The student will receive an SMS on the successful submission of the renewal application
- Students need to confirm the details on the application form and give biometric authentication to the college
How To Apply For Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena?
- Students need to fill in the online application on the official website – jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in
- Click on the submit button
*Students will find the application form link by clicking the ‘Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena’ tab (when the application process is opened)
Important Documents:
Students must have the important documents listed below while applying for ‘Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena:
- Caste certificate, Aadhaar card, income certificate, ration card, SSC/DOB certificate
- Nativity certificate from the Revenue Department or MeeSeva
- Mark sheet of intermediate, UG, or PG and mark sheet of qualifying examination (for university)
- TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT score sheet, NEET score card, and offer letter from a foreign university
- Copy of tax return (student’s family), bank account details, passport-size photograph, and scanned signature
Jnanabhumi Scholarship Status Check
For status checks in the portal, students must follow the steps listed hereunder.
- Once the application form is submitted, students need to visit the official link
- Enter Application ID
- Click on the ‘Get Application Status’ tab
- A new page will appear, and students can check the details
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FAQs
What is Jnanabhumi scholarship?
The Jnanabhumi is a scholarship portal run by the Andhra Pradesh Government. In here, students can find three major scholarships such as, Pre-Matric Scholarship, Jagananna Vidya/Vasathi Deevena Scheme (Post-Matric Scholarship) and Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena.
Who can apply on Jnanabhumi portal?
Students from Andhra Pradesh and fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply for scholarships on the portal.
Which category students can apply on Jnanabhumi?
Students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Economically Backward Classes, Backward Classes, Kapu, PwD and Minorities category can apply for scholarships available on the portal.
How can I check scholarships on Jnanabhumi?
Students need to visit the official website jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in and check the scholarship listed on the portal.