Telangana ePASS Scholarship 2025 – Key Dates & Process

The Telangana ePASS (Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships) is a digital scholarship platform managed by the Department of Backward Class Welfare, Government of Telangana. It is designed to provide financial assistance to students from economically and socially disadvantaged communities, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), Minority, and Economically Backward Class (EBC) categories. The primary objective of this initiative is to ensure that no deserving student is deprived of education due to financial constraints.The scheme offers financial support through Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Overseas Scholarship services, covering tuition fees, maintenance allowances, and other academic expenses.

Students who are permanent residents of Telangana and meet the eligibility criteria can apply for these scholarships through the official Telangana ePASS portal.

Telangana ePASS Scholarship – Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	July 2025
Last Date to Apply	September 30, 2025
Document Verification	October 2025
Scholarship Disbursement	November – December 2025

Telangana ePASS Scholarship – Important Details

Name of the Scholarship	Telangana ePASS Scholarship
Scholarship Full-form	Electronic Payment & Application System of Scholarships (ePASS)
Scholarship Provider	Department of Backward Class Welfare, Government of Telangana
Beneficiaries	Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Minority, Backward Class (BC), and Economic Backward Class (EBC) candidates belonging to Telangana
Mode of Application	Online

Telangana ePASS – Types of Scholarship

The Telangana ePASS is majorly divided into these categories:

1. Pre-Matric Scholarships

2. Post-Matric Scholarships

3. Overseas Scholarships:

Telangana ePASS Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria

The Telangana ePASS scholarship is available to students from specific categories who meet the required income and academic criteria. The following groups are considered eligible:

Scheduled Caste (SC) students whose family’s annual income does not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
Scheduled Tribe (ST) students whose family’s annual income is ₹2 lakh or less.
Backward Class (BC), Economically Backward Class (EBC), and Minority students from rural areas whose annual family income is ₹1.5 lakh or less.
BC, EBC, and Minority students from urban areas whose family’s income is ₹2 lakh or below.
Students with disabilities whose parental income does not exceed ₹1 lakh annually.
EBC students admitted under the Corporate College Admissions Scheme for Intermediate-level courses.
Students who maintain at least 75% attendance each quarter and have been promoted to the next academic year (for renewal cases).

Certain categories of students are not eligible under the Telangana ePASS scholarship. These include:

Students who do not belong to SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority, or Disabled Welfare categories.
SC students whose family income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh per year.
ST students whose family income exceeds ₹2 lakh per annum.
BC, EBC, and Minority students from rural areas whose family income exceeds ₹1.5 lakh.
BC, EBC, and Minority students from urban areas whose family income exceeds ₹2 lakh.
Disabled Welfare students whose parental income is over ₹1 lakh annually.
Students enrolled in part-time, correspondence, or online courses.
Candidates admitted through management quota, sponsored seats, or spot admissions.
Students already receiving a scholarship or stipend under any other government scheme.
BC, EBC, and Disabled Welfare students enrolled in open universities, distance learning programs, or category B seats in MBBS/BDS.
EBC students pursuing Intermediate or equivalent courses (unless admitted under the Corporate College scheme).
Students repeating the same academic level of a course.

Courses Covered Under Telangana ePASS Scholarship

The Telangana ePASS scholarship provides financial support for a wide range of academic programs, categorized into four distinct groups. Each group covers specific types of courses at various educational levels.

Group I: This category includes professional degree and postgraduate courses in fields such as:

Medicine
Engineering
Technology
Management
Agriculture
Veterinary and Allied Sciences
Business Finance
Business Administration
Computer Applications/Computer Science

Group II: Covers postgraduate and graduate-level technical and professional courses not included in Group I, including:

M.Phil, Ph.D., and Postdoctoral research
All postgraduate courses
Graduate-level diploma programs

Group III: General degree programs, including bachelor’s degree courses that do not fall under Group I or II categories.

Group IV: Intermediate and certificate-level courses, that includes lower-level programs such as:

Intermediate (10+2)
ITI/ITC (Industrial Training Institutes/Centers)
Vocational courses at the intermediate level

Courses not eligible for Telangana ePASS scholarship

The following courses are excluded from the Telangana ePASS scholarship scheme and do not qualify for financial aid:

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programs
Private Pilot License (PPL) training
Courses offered at Pre-Examination Training Centers (both state and national levels)
Correspondence or distance learning programs
One-year certificate courses

These programs are not covered due to their short duration or non-academic structure, and thus do not meet the criteria for funding under the scheme.

Telangana ePASS Scholarship – Benefits

The Telangana ePASS scholarship provides maintenance allowances to eligible students, with the amount varying based on the type of course and whether the student is staying in a college-attached hostel or is a day scholar. Below is the breakdown of scholarship amounts by course group:

Group	Courses covered	College Attached Hostel (CAH)	Day Scholars (DS)
Group-I	Engineering, Medicine, MBA, MCA, CPL	₹1,500 per month	₹650 per month
Group-II	PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., CA, Polytechnic, GNM	₹1,500 per month	₹650 per month
Group-III	General Degree Courses	₹1,000 per month	₹500 per month
Group-IV	Intermediate, ITI, Vocational, MPHW	₹750 per month	₹500 per month

Telangana ePASS – Step-by-Step Application Guide

If a student finds themselves eligible for any of the scholarships mentioned above, they can apply oline through the Telangana ePASS portal. The step-by-step application guide below will help them complete the process smoothly.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Telangana ePASS portal.

Step 2: Click on the scholarship to apply for. (Note: The application remains open for a specified period of time).

Step 3: Click on the “Registration” button to start the application.

Step 4: Fill in all required details like student particulars, school/college information, bank account details, address, income certificate details, caste certificate details, etc.

Step 5: Upload scanned copies of all supporting documents.

Step 6: Submit the application.

Step 7: After successful submission, students will receive an application number, which should be noted for future reference.

Note: Students applying for scholarship renewal can also follow the same procedure. However, they should select “renewal registrations” to start the application.

Telangana ePASS scholarship – Documents required

Applicants need to submit the following documents while applying for the Telangana ePASS scholarship:

Aadhaar card
Attendance certificate issued by the educational institution
Bonafide certificate from the current institution
Caste certificate (for SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority/Disabled categories)
Domicile certificate proving permanent residency in Telangana
Income certificate issued by the competent authority
First page of bank passbook (showing account details and IFSC code)
Mark sheets of the last qualifying examination

Telangana ePASS scholarship Reasons for Rejection

Applications for the Telangana ePASS scholarship may be rejected for the following reasons:

The applicant is not a bonafide student of the institution.
Incorrect caste or income details provided in the application.
Failure to submit caste or income certificates.
Incorrect entry of the course name or academic year.
Hard copy of the application not submitted (if required by authorities).
Students are admitted under management quota or spot admission.
Required supporting documents are not submitted.
In renewal cases, the student has been detained or discontinued the course.
The applicant is claiming a scholarship for the same academic level already completed.

Telangana ePASS Scholarship – FAQs

Who can apply for the Telangana ePASS scholarship?

Students from SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority, and Disabled Welfare categories who are permanent residents of Telangana and meet income and academic criteria can apply.

What are the different types of scholarships offered under Telangana ePASS?

The ePASS portal offers Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Overseas scholarships catering to different education levels and needs.

What is the last date to apply for the Telangana ePASS scholarship for 2025?

The last date for submission is September 30, 2025.

Is there any income limit to apply for this scholarship?

Yes. For SC/ST, the limit is ₹2.5 lakh/year. For BC/EBC/Minority students in rural areas, it is ₹1.5 lakh/year, and in urban areas, ₹2 lakh/year.

How much financial assistance do students receive under this scholarship?

Students get ₹500 to ₹1,500 per month based on course group and whether they are day scholars or hostelers.

What documents are required to apply for the Telangana ePASS scholarship?

Required documents: Aadhaar card, caste/income certificates, bonafide and attendance certificates, domicile, bank passbook, and latest mark sheets.

Are all courses eligible under this scheme?

No. Courses like Aircraft Maintenance, Private Pilot License, one-year certificate, and distance learning are not eligible.

What are common reasons for rejection of the scholarship application?

Rejection reasons: missing/incorrect documents, wrong course or year details, management/spot quota admission, or not being a bonafide student.