Details
The Jnanabhumi Post Matric Scholarship is a flagship initiative by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27. It is designed to provide financial assistance to students belonging to SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minorities, and Kapu communities.
Administered via the integrated Jnanabhumi portal, the scheme ensures seamless disbursement of scholarships directly into the bank accounts of eligible students, focusing on increasing access to higher education and reducing dropout rates.
Benefits
The scholarship scheme primarily operates under two sub-components for the 2026-27 academic session:
- Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF): Full tuition fee reimbursement credited directly to the mothers’ accounts in four installments throughout the academic year.
- Jagananna Vasathi Deevena (MTF): Maintenance allowance to cover hostel and mess charges. ITI students receive ₹10,000, Polytechnic students receive ₹15,000, and Degree/PG students receive ₹20,000 annually, disbursed in two installments.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Jnanabhumi Scholarship for 2026-27, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh.
- Total family income must be less than ₹2.50 Lakhs per annum.
- Total land holding of the family should be less than 10 acres of wet land or 25 acres of dry land, or 25 acres of wet and dry land combined.
- No member of the family should be a government employee or pensioner (exemptions apply for sanitation workers).
- The family must not own a four-wheeler (taxis, tractors, and autos are exempted).
- A minimum of 75% attendance is mandatory for the disbursement of the scholarship.
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply for the fresh/renewal scholarship through the updated 2026 portal:
- Visit the official Jnanabhumi portal: jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Post Matric Scholarship” section and click on the application link.
- Provide your Aadhaar number or Jnanabhumi application ID. The details will be authenticated via OTP or biometric (Navasakam).
- Fill in the required academic and personal details in the J-SAF (Jnanabhumi Smart Application Form).
- Submit the form online and take a printout. Submit the hard copy along with necessary documents to your college principal for physical verification.
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Aadhaar Card of the student and the mother.
- White Ration Card or Valid Income Certificate.
- Caste Certificate (issued by Meeseva).
- Bank Account Passbook (must be NPCI/Aadhaar mapped for DBT).
- Previous Year Marksheets / SSC Hall Ticket.
- Allotment Order (for CET counseling students).
- Recent Passport Size Photographs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. Under the new DBT rules, the bank account of the mother/student must be seeded with Aadhaar and mapped with NPCI to successfully receive the funds.
You can check the status by logging into the Jnanabhumi portal using your Aadhaar number or Application ID and navigating to the “Application Status” tracking tab.
If biometric authentication fails, you can verify your identity using Aadhaar OTP (if a mobile number is linked) or contact the local Sachivalayam for e-KYC updates.
