TS ePASS Scholarship 2024 - Portal, Last Date & Status

About Telangana State ePASS Scholarship

The ts ePASS scholarship, known as the Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarship, is a significant initiative by state governments in India, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana, aimed at uplifting students from lower economic sections. It offers a range of scholarships to students at both pre-matric and post-matric levels, with eligibility criteria varying across different states and scholarship types. For instance, the Telangana ePASS scholarship covers students from class IX to postgraduate levels and includes specific schemes for those aspiring to study overseas. The eligibility criteria include residency, income limits, caste/category specifications, and academic performance. The application process is entirely online, with deadlines and required documents varying by scholarship​​​​​​.

The Telangana ePASS scholarship provides comprehensive benefits, including full tuition fee reimbursement for eligible candidates and additional allowances for students covering their academic fees. The scholarship encompasses courses ranging from vocational studies to postgraduate degrees across multiple disciplines. Essential eligibility criteria include residency in Telangana, belonging to specific backward categories, meeting income thresholds, and maintaining a certain level of attendance. Required documents typically encompass an Aadhaar card, attendance certificate, caste certificate, income certificate, and academic mark sheets. Reasons for scholarship rejection can range from incorrect information submission, lack of required documents, and non-eligibility under specific quotas like management quota admissions. Registration for post-matriculated first-year students and renewals is now open for 2023–2024. June 15, 2024, is the deadline for registering for this.

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Important Dates

Beneath is the deadline for enlisting for the 2023 Telangana Scholarships session.

1. Telangana Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for 2023–24 (December 31, 2023) for SC/ST, BC, and Disabled Categories
2. Scholarships Telangana Pre-Matric For SC/ST/BC/Disabled Welfare 2023-24 – December 31, 2023
3. September 21, 2023: Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Program for Minorities
4. September 21, 2023, is the Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi 2023 deadline. The Telangana Overseas Scholarship for SC Students 2023 is currently open.
5. Currently accepting applications: Telangana Overseas Scholarship for ST Students 2023

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How to Apply for the scholarship

Step 1: Go to Telangana Epass's official website.

Step 2: Scroll down and choose the appropriate scholarship based on your level of schooling.

Step 3: You will discover many scholarship options under each category. Pick the scholarship that has the most relevance.

Step 4: Select "New Registration."

Step 5: Your browser will display an application form.

Step 6: Complete the application by providing all necessary details and uploading all scanned copies of your documentation per the guidelines.

Step 7: Examine and implement.

Step 8: Print the application, then note the reference number for further use.

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Eligibility Criteria and the Categories 

The Telangana ePASS platform proposes five scholarships in aggregate. The list of all the scholarships, their essentials, and the classifications of students who are qualified to apply is delivered below. 

Scholarships For Telangana Pre-Matric Students Who Are SC/ST/BC/PWD

Telangana Pre Matric Scholarship applications are open to students who fall into the following categories: Person with Disabilities (PWD), Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Scheduled Castes (SC).

The requirements

1. Telangana residents must be students; the annual family income cannot exceed INR 2,00,000.
2. The student is not eligible to receive any further Pre-Matric scholarships sponsored centrally. 
3. Scholarships for pre-matriculation are offered to students enrolled in Classes 5 through 10.  
4. The operator of the school must be either the government, Municipalities, Zilla Praja Parishad, Mandal Praja Parishad, or Municipal Corporations. 
5. "Mee-Seva" Counters must issue and digitally sign the caste and income certificate.  

Scholarships For Post-Matric Students in Telangana Who Are SC/ST/BC/PWD

Students belonging to the following categories are eligible to apply: Person with Disabilities (PWD), Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and EBC (Economically Backward Classes). 

Eligibility

• Telangana residents need to be students. 
• The child needs to have earned at least 75% of the possible points in Class 10. • The household income should not exceed INR 2,00,000 (for students who are SC/ST), INR 1,50,000 (for students who are BC/EBC/PWD in rural areas), or INR 2,00,000 (for students who are BC/EBC/PWD in urban areas) per year.
• Post-matriculation scholarships are available to students in Classes 5 through 10.

Telangana Mahatma Jyothiba Phule BC-EBC Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 

The Telangana Mahatma Jyothiba Phule BC/EBC Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship is open to students who fall into Backward Classes (BC) and Economically Backward Classes (EBC) categories. 

Eligibility 

1. Telangana inhabitants are required to be students. 
2. The student's family income shall not exceed INR 5,00,000 per year. 
3. The students must have achieved a minimum of 60% to graduate. 
4. The maximum age for students must be 35.
5. Students may apply if they wish to pursue an M.Phil or Ph.D. abroad or postgraduate studies.
6. The student must have acquired the subsequent scores: 50 on the PTE, 260 on the GMAT, 500 on the GRE, and 6.0 on the IELTS.  

The Telangana Chief Minister's Minority Overseas Scholarship Program

The Telangana Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Program is open to students from underrepresented communities. 

Qualifications 

• Telangana residents are need to be students. 
• The student's family income shall be at most INR 2,00,000 per year. 
• Students had to have received at least a 60% post-graduation score. 
• The maximum age for students is thirty years old.
• Students may apply if they wish to pursue an M.Phil, Ph.D., or postgraduate studies overseas.

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Telangana SC/ST Students' Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship

The Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship for SC/ST Students is open to students under the Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories.   

Qualifications 

• Students must be members of the Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC) categories. • Students' annual family income cannot exceed INR 5,00,000.
• A family may only submit one application for the scholarship.  
• The USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, France, and South Korea are the countries where students can pursue their studies. 
• Students must have completed their studies with a minimum of 60% and have scores of 260 on the GRE, 500 on the GMAT, 60 on the TOEFL, 6.0 on the IELTS, and 50 on the PTE.

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ts epass scholarship amount details

As a result of receiving numerous scholarships, the students will get rewards. See the specifics of the prize below.   

Pre-Matric Students Who Are SC/ST/BC/PWD (ts epass scholarship amount details)

• Students in Classes 9 and 10 (day scholars) receive INR 750 per year (for books) and INR 150 per month for ten months. Children in Classes 5 through 8 will get INR 100 for boys and INR 150 for girls for ten months.  
• Students in Classes 9 and 10 (hostlers) earn INR 1,000 annually for books and INR 350 monthly for ten months.  

Post-Matric Students in Telangana for SC, ST, BC, and PWD Students (ts epass scholarship amount details)

• The annual tuition expenses of the students would reimbursed, ranging from INR 850 for intermediate courses to INR 6,90,000 for medical studies. 

Mahatma Jyothiba Phule BC/EBC Telangana Vidya Nidhi Overseas Scholarship (ts epass scholarship amount details)

• The student would receive INR 20,00,000. The Telangana Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities covers
• Visa fees and transit grant; • Education loan of INR 10,000,000.
• An amount of INR 10,000,000 will be provided to students for covering their tuition fees as well as living expenses.
• A loan for education worth Rs 5,00,000.

Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship for SC/ST Students (ts epass scholarship amount details)

• INR10k in living expenses and tuition; 
• An INR 5k education loan
• Either a grant for passage or visa fees

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Required Documents

The following are the important paperwork needed for post-matric scholarships

1. The student's most recent passport-size photo
2. Their Aadhaar card
3. The first page of their bank passbook includes their name, bank account number, and the branch's IFSC code (not necessary for EBC students).
4. CET - Common Entrance Test allotment order for CET courses.
5.  A bonafide credential that covers the last seven years of academic work.

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Process for Renewing Applications

If you're a student looking to renew your registration, it's important to follow the procedure outlined above. To proceed with your application, remember to select "renewal registrations" instead of "new application process."

1. To renew your application, just take the following easy actions:
2. Go to the official scheme website to get started. 
3. The Pre-Matric Scholarship Service, Post-Matric Scholarship Service, and Overseas Scholarship Service are just a few scholarship options on the webpage.
4. From the list of options, select "Renewal Registration."
5. Complete the application form with the necessary information. Other information will include your date of birth, Aadhar card number, SSC ID, email address, and father's name.
6. Ensure that the application form is uploaded with all required papers.
7. Click "Submit" at the end to successfully renew your scholarship and complete the submission of your application.

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ePASS Scholarship Status

If you have applied for Telangana ePASS scholarships, you can easily check your TS ePASS scholarship status or Telangana ePASS scholarship status online through the portal. To verify the validity of your scholarship, you need to click on the appropriate scholarship page and obtain the TS status for each scholarship. The process is detailed and involves a few steps, but it is worth checking to ensure that you receive the scholarship amount you are entitled to.

• Go to the relevant website for scholarship notifications. 
• Select the "Status Upload" /"Know your Application Status" option.  Fill out the necessary fields and submit. 
• The screen will show the current status.
• To validate the status of any Telangana scholarship, one must have the application number.

What is required to check the status of TS ePASS scholarship

To verify your TS ePASS status, the following details must be submitted:

The following information is required: 

1. TS ePASS Application Number
2. SSC Exam Number/Hall Ticket Number
3. Academic Year
4. SSC Pass Type
5. Year of Pass (SSC)
6. Date of Birth

How to locate application number for TS ePASS

You will need your application number in order to access the online status of your TS ePASS scholarship application. The instructions listed below can be used to find this application number.

• Go to TS ePASS's official webpage.
• Select the 'Know Your Application Number' link from the main page.
• A fresh tab will appear. Enter your date of birth, SSC pass type, academic year, SSC exam number, and year of pass. 
• When finished, select the search option and store the information for later use.

How to submit a grievance

To lodge a grievance, adhere to the guidelines provided below:

1. Go to the webpage for TS ePASS. 
2. Select the 'Grievance' option from the main page.
3. Next, choose the option labeled "New Grievance Registration." 
4. Provide information such as the applicant's name, Application ID, email address, phone number, address, PIN, landmark, type of grievance, etc.
5. After that, complete your application and input the captcha.

How to find out the status of grievance

To find out how your grievance is progressing, just take these easy steps:

1. Start by clicking the provided link to access the official scheme website.
2. Your screen will open to the homepage.
3. Find and select the "Grievance" menu item.
4. From the new page, choose "Check Your Grievance Status."
5. You will be prompted to enter your Grievance ID on a new page.
6. Once the necessary data has been entered, click "Submit."
7. Your grievance's status will appear on the screen.

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TS ePASS status: Rejection reasons

If your application for TS ePASS has been denied, there may be one or more of the following causes.

1. Inaccurate information about income, caste, year of study, or courses
2. The inauthenticity of the applicant
3. Inability to submit income and caste certificates
4. Student Absence
5. Admission under management quota
6. Prior sanction verification for renewal
7. Non-receipt of the renewal proposal
8. Field officer recommendation not provided
9. Scholarship claim for same course level
10. Detained student

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Other State ePass 

Jnanabhumi or ePASS AP

The Andhra Pradesh government introduced Jnanabhumi, a specialized digital platform, in 2017 to facilitate the seamless execution and distribution of several scholarship programs. These programs were formerly implemented via the ePASS AP portal. For students in Arunachal Pradesh from the SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minorities, Kapu, and Differently Abled communities, the portal offers a number of programs. The Jnanabhumi webpage lists the following essential scholarships:

• Pre-Matric Scholarships for Students Who Are SC/ST/BC/Disabled

Scholarships for Post-Matric Students who are SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minorities, Kapu, or Disabled; YSR Vidyonnathi Scheme; Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi Scheme

HP ePASS

The Department of Higher Education of the Himachal Pradesh government launched the HP ePASS platform to ensure that scholarships are given to students in an equitable manner. The state government offers a range of scholarships to allow students who live in Himachal Pradesh to finish their education. Up to 1.40 lakh eligible students in Himachal Pradesh get various scholarships annually through the HP ePASS website. Three major categories can be used to categorize the platform's scholarship listings: state-funded, centrally financed, and technical education programs.

The National Scholarship site (NSP) is currently used to accept applications for the majority of state- and centrally-sponsored scholarships, however, the HP ePASS site is still used for the technical education programs.

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List of Centrally Sponsored Scholarships on HP ePASS

The National Girls' Secondary Education Incentive Scheme

Pre-Matric Scholarship Program for Students from SC/ST

Pre-Matric Scholarship Program for Students Who Are OBC

Post-Matric Scholarship Program for Students from SC/ST

Post-Matric Scholarship Program for Students Who Are OBC

Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship for EBC Students after Matriculation

Enhancement of SC/ST Students' Merit: Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Program for Students from Underrepresented Communities

Frequently Asked Questions

For whom is the TS ePASS Scholarship 2023 available?

A merit-cum-means scholarship is granted by TS ePASS. The platform offers a plethora of scholarships, each with specific qualifications. Go visit the official website to find out more.

When is the deadline to apply for the 2023 TS ePASS Scholarship?

The TS ePASS Scholarship application forms are always available. However, candidates have to submit their scholarship applications one week after starting college, university, or school.

How many of Telangana's ePass scholarships are available?

The scholarship amount is Rs. 2 lakh for SC/ST students and Rs. 1.50 lakh (rural region) & Rs. 2 lakh (urban area) for BC/EBC students.

What does ePASS stand for in total?

The acronym for the Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships is ePASS.

What does TS ePASS aim to achieve?

To support education, the Telangana State Government started the TS ePASS project. Its primary goal is to give post-matriculation students from reserved groups financial aid if they require assistance paying for their tuition.

Can we apply for the NSP and TS ePASS scholarships together?

You are limited to one government scholarship application per year. You can apply to more than one private scholarship, though.

How can I receive my scholarship payment for Telangana ePASS?

The scholarship money will be deposited into the student's designated bank account. When filling out the scholarship application form, students must provide their correct bank account number, IFSC code, and other information.

For the Telangana ePASS scholarship, what format does an income certificate need to be in?

The relevant MRO's employee code and stamp must be used to approve the revenue. Additionally, the income certificate must be digitally signed by the student and supplied by "Mee-Seva" Counters.

Is it still possible to apply for the Telangana ePASS scholarship beyond the deadline?

No, students cannot register for the Telangana ePASS scholarship after the deadline.

Where can I apply for the post-matriculated Telangana ePASS scholarship?

Through the official website, telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in, students can apply for the Telangana ePASS post-matric scholarship.

What is the Telangana Post-Matric ePASS Scholarship's last date for 2024?

The Telangana post-matriculation ePASS scholarship registration deadline is june 31, 2024.