Telangana ePASS 2023 scholarships are an initiative by the Government of Telangana. It aims to benefit the meritorious students of the state with various scholarships who cannot afford to continue their education. Every year the state government offers scholarships to the SC, ST, BC, EBC, and minority categories of the state (people from economically backward classes).
Telangana ePASS portal is a digital gateway for students from Telangana who can apply for various scholarships. Further, the portal helps to disburse the scholarship amount. Well, this guide includes all the scholarships enlisted on the Telangana ePASS portal, their eligibility, awards, last date, and a detailed process to register online for a scholarship.
Latest Update – The online registration for Telangana ePass scholarships are currently open.
Telangana ePASS Scholarships 2023 – An Overview
| Name Of Scholarship | Telangana ePASS Scholarship/TS ePASS Scholarship |
| Name Of Portal | Telangana ePASS (Electronic Payment & Application System of Scholarships) |
| Portal Link | telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Awards | INR 750 to INR 1000 annually |
| Last Date to Apply | Currently open |
| State | Telangana |
Telangana ePASS Scholarships 2023 – Eligibility and Category
Telangana ePASS portal consist of a total of 5 scholarships. Below is a list of all the scholarships, eligibility, and student categories who can apply for the scholarships.
Telangana Pre Matric Scholarships For SC/ST/BC/PWD Students
The Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), and Person with Disabilities (PWD) category students can apply for Telangana Pre Matric Scholarship.
Eligibility
- Students must be residents of Telangana.
- Annual family income must be below INR 2,00,000.
- The student shouldn’t be a beneficiary of any other centrally-funded Pre-Matric scholarship.
- Pre-matric scholarship is available for students studying in Classes 5 to 10.
- The students must be studying in a school run by Mandal Praja Parishad, Zilla Praja Parishad, Municipalities, Municipal Corporations or the government
Note: The caste and income certificate must be issued by “Mee-Seva” Counters and signed digitally.
Telangana Post Matric Scholarships For SC/ST/BC/PWD Students
The Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), EBC (Economically Backward Classes), and Person with Disabilities (PWD) category students can apply for this scholarship.
Eligibility
- Students must be residents of Telangana.
- Annual family income should be below INR 2,00,000 (for SC/ST students), below INR 1,50,000 (for BC/EBC/PWD students of rural areas), and below INR 2,00,000 for BC/EBC/PWD students residing in the urban areas.
- The student must have passed Class 10 with a minimum of 75% marks.
- Post matric scholarship is available for students studying in Classes 5 to 10.
Telangana Mahatma Jyothiba Phule BC/EBC Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship
The Backward Classes (BC) and EBC (Economically Backward Classes) category students can apply for Telangana Mahatma Jyothiba Phule BC/EBC Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship.
Eligibility
- Students must be residents of Telangana.
- Annual family income of student must be below INR 5,00,000.
- Students must have scored a minimum of 60% in graduation.
- Students’ maximum age must be 35 years.
- Students who want to pursue postgraduation, M.Phil, or Phd abroad can apply.
Note: A student must have scored the following marks:
60 – TOEFL, 6.0 – IELTS, 260 – GRE, 500 – GMAT, and 50 – PTE
Telangana Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities
The students belonging to the minority community can apply for Telangana Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme.
Eligibility
- Students must be residents of Telangana.
- Annual family income of the student must be below INR 2,00,000.
- Students must have scored a minimum of 60% in postgraduation
- Students’ maximum age must be 30 years.
- Students who want to pursue postgraduation, M.Phil, or Ph.D from abroad can apply.
Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship for SC/ST Students
The students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) category can apply for Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship for SC/ST Students.
Eligibility
- Students must belong to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) category
- Annual family income of students must be below INR 5,00,000.
- Only one child from a family can apply for the scholarship.
- Students can study in the following countries – USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, France and South Korea.
- The students must have scored 60% at graduation and a 260 score on GRE, 500 on GMAT, 60 on TOEFL, 6.0 on IELTS, and 50 on PTE .
Telangana ePASS Scholarships 2023 – Awards
The students will receive various awards for different scholarships. Check the award details below.
Telangana Pre Matric Scholarships For SC/ST/BC/PWD Students
- For Classes 5 to 8 – Students will receive INR 100 (boys) and INR 150 (girls) for 10 months
- For Classes 9 and 10 (day scholars) – Students will receive INR 150 per month for 10 months and INR 750 per annum (for books)
- For Classes 9 and 10 (hostlers) – Students will receive INR 350 per month for 10 months and INR 1,000 per annum (for books)
Telangana Post Matric Scholarships For SC/ST/BC/PWD Students
- The students will receive a reimbursement of tuition fees (annual) ranging from INR 850 for the intermediate course to INR 6,90,000 for medical courses
Telangana Mahatma Jyothiba Phule BC/EBC Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship
- The student will receive INR 20,00,000
- Education loan of INR 10,00,000
- Visa fees and passage grant
Telangana Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities
- Students will receive INR 10,00,000 for fees and living expenses
- Education loan of INR 5,00,000
Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship for SC/ST Students
- Students will receive 10 Lakh for fees and living expenses
- Education loan for 5 Lakh
- Visa fees or passage grant
Telangana ePASS – Documents Required
The mandatory documents required for the post-matric scholarships are:
- Latest passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar Card of the student
- First page of bank passbook [showing the student’s name, Bank Account Number and IFSC code of the Bank Branch (Not required for EBC students)]
- Bonafide certificate for the last 7 consecutive years of study
- CET (Common Entrance Test) allotment order for CET courses
Telangana ePASS 2023 – Important Dates
The last date to register for Telangana Scholarships for the 2023 session are mentioned below:
- Telangana Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for SC/ST/BC/Disabled Category 2023-24 – 31 December 2023
- Telangana Pre-Matric Scholarships For SC/ST/BC/Disabled Welfare 2023-24 – 31 December 2023
- Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities 2023 – 21 September 2023
- Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi 2023 – 21 September 2023
- Telangana Overseas Scholarship for SC Students 2023 – currently open
- Telangana Overseas Scholarship for ST Students 2023 – currently open
Telangana ePASS – Step-by-Step Application Guide
The step-by-step application guide given below can help students in proceeding with the application without any hassle.
- Visit the official website of the Telangana ePASS portal at telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in.
- Click on the preferred scholarship. (Note: The application remains open for a specified time)
- Click on the ‘Registration’ button to start the application process
- Fill in all required details like student particulars, school/college particulars, bank account details, address, income certificate details, caste certificate details, etc.
- Upload scanned copies of all supporting documents in the asked format
- Submit the application
- After the successful submission of the applications, students will get an application number that should be noted down for future reference
Telangana ePASS – Application Renewal Process
The students who want to continue with the renewal process must follow the above process. However, instead of selecting the fresh application process, they must select ‘renewal registrations’ to continue with their applications.
Telangana ePASS – TS Status
For students who have applied for any of the scholarships on Telangana ePASS, they can check their TS ePASS status (Telangana ePASS scholarship status) online through the portal itself. The TS status for each scholarship can be availed by clicking on the respective scholarship page. The step-by-step procedure to check the scholarship status is given hereunder –
- Visit the respective scholarship notification page
- Click on the ‘Know your Application Status’ or ‘Status/Upload’ tab
- Enter the required information and submit
- The status will be displayed on the screen
Note: An application number is required to check the status of any Telangana scholarship.
FAQs
How can I get my Telangana ePASS scholarship payment?
Students will receive their scholarship amount in their registered bank account number. However, they must ensure submitting their correct bank account number, IFSC code, and other details while filling the scholarship application form.
What is the income certificate format to apply for the Telangana ePASS scholarship?
The income should be approved by the concerned MRO with their employee code and stamp. Also, the income certificate must be issued by “Mee-Seva” Counters and signed digitally by the student.
Can I register for the Telangana ePASS scholarship after the last date?
No, students can’t register for the Telangana ePASS scholarship after the last date.
Where can I apply for the Telangana ePASS post matric scholarship?
Students can apply for theTelangana ePASS post matric scholarship through the official website telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in.
What is the last date of Telangana post matric ePASS scholarship 2023?
The last date of registration for Telangana post matric ePASS scholarship is 31 December 2023.