Details
The TS ePASS (Electronic Payment & Application System of Scholarships) is a flagship digital portal implemented by the Government of Telangana. Updated for the 2026-27 academic session, it provides end-to-end processing of Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Overseas scholarships to support students from SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority, and Disabled Welfare categories.
The primary objective is to reduce dropout rates and encourage higher education through full tuition fee reimbursement and direct bank transfer (DBT) of maintenance allowances, fully backed by Aadhaar-linked verification and biometric authentication.
Benefits
- Pre-Matric Scholarships: Monthly maintenance allowances ranging from ₹100 to ₹350 and annual book grants up to ₹1,000 for day scholars and hostellers (Classes 5 to 10).
- Post-Matric Scholarships (PMS): 100% tuition fee reimbursement (RTF) for most professional and regular degree courses. Additional monthly maintenance fees (MTF) are directly credited to the student’s bank account, generally ranging from ₹500 to ₹1,200.
- Overseas Vidya Nidhi Schemes: Grants up to ₹20 Lakhs, visa fee reimbursement, and one-way economy airfare (up to ₹50,000) for pursuing Postgraduate or Ph.D. studies in approved foreign countries (USA, UK, Australia, etc.).
Eligibility
To qualify for the TS ePASS Scholarship 2026-27, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a permanent domicile/resident of Telangana.
- Income Limits for PMS: Annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST students. For BC, Minority, and EBC students, the limit is ₹2,00,000 in urban areas and ₹1,50,000 in rural areas. Disabled Welfare students have a limit of up to ₹1,00,000 (varying up to ₹2.5L based on specific disability programs).
- Income Limits for Overseas: Family income must be under ₹5,00,000 per annum for SC/ST/Minority, and under ₹2,00,000 for BC/EBC categories. A minimum of 60% in graduation is required.
- Must maintain a minimum quarterly attendance of 75% for Post-Matric renewals and disbursements.
Application Process
- Step 1: Visit the official TS ePASS website (telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in).
- Step 2: Select the relevant category: Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, or Overseas Scholarship Services.
- Step 3: Click on ‘New Registration’ for fresh applications. Provide your SSC Hall Ticket details, Year of Passing, Date of Birth, and Aadhaar number to generate an application ID.
- Step 4: Fill in the comprehensive digital application form covering academic, personal, and valid bank account details (must be Aadhaar-seeded).
- Step 5: Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents in the specified format (JPG/JPEG). Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
- Step 6: Perform the mandatory Biometric Authentication at your college or nearest MeeSeva center.
Documents Required
- Student’s Aadhaar Card (Name must precisely match the SSC certificate).
- SSC (Class 10) Hall Ticket and Mark Sheet.
- Digitally signed Caste Certificate and latest Income Certificate (issued by MeeSeva center after April 1, 2026, for the 2026-27 session).
- Study/Bonafide Certificate covering the last 7 consecutive years.
- First page of the Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook showing Account Number and IFSC Code.
- CET Allotment Order (If admission was secured through EAMCET, ECET, ICET, etc.).
- Recent Passport-size photograph.
FAQ
Deadlines vary based on the scheme. Generally, the Post-Matric Scholarship portal closes around March 31, 2026. However, specific overseas schemes have independent deadlines throughout the year. Always refer to the official portal for real-time extension announcements.
No. Colleges are required to upload biometric attendance quarterly. A minimum 75% attendance is strictly mandatory; otherwise, your scholarship disbursement will be automatically blocked.
Yes, for the academic year 2026-27, applicants must submit an updated Income Certificate issued by the Tehsildar/MeeSeva post April 1, 2026.
The financial assistance provided under the Overseas Scholarship schemes (up to ₹20 Lakhs) is a 100% grant by the Telangana State Government, meaning it does not need to be repaid.
