AP Jagananna Vasathi Deevena + Vidya Deevena (Fee + Hostel)

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AP pays full college fees + up to ₹20,000/year hostel money — among India's most generous.

Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Andhra Pradesh (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)

Amount you get
Full fee reimbursement (Vidya Deevena, quarterly to college) + hostel/food by course: ITI ₹10,000 / Polytechnic ₹15,000 / Degree+ ₹20,000 (to mother/guardian)
Marks needed
AP domicile + admission in eligible colleges via Jnanabhumi; 75% attendance for release
Income limit
Family income + land + property + govt-job exclusion norms (verify on Jnanabhumi) — not a simple ₹ limit
Who can apply
General / EWS / OBC / SC / ST / Minority / PwD · Any

How to apply

Apply/verify on Jnanabhumi (jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in) via college. Mother's account often credited.

Deadline: College-driven, quarterly releases

Wait after verification: Quarterly — fee to college, hostel money to student/mother

Documents you need

  • • Rice card / income proof
  • • Admission details
  • • Aadhaar of student + mother
  • • Caste certificate
  • • Bank account

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Payment Not Credited for Ap Jagananna Vasathi Deevena? Aadhaar Seeding Issue Explained

For Ap Jagananna Vasathi Deevena, the government never pays in cash or to the institution. Money goes only via DBT/PFMS. If PFMS says 'Aadhaar not mapped', your bank hasn't linked NPCI. Get it mapped, then re-validate on the portal. Extra tip for ap-jagananna-vasathi-deevena: Use same mobile number in Aadhaar, bank and NSP/State portal for OTP.

Track it on Jnanabhumi portal to see exactly where your payment is stuck.

Two Scholarships Together? Ap Jagananna Vasathi Deevena Renewal Explained

Can I keep this scholarship plus another scholarship?

Double benefit query for Ap Jagananna Vasathi Deevena: It depends. Ap Jagananna Vasathi Deevena allows combination only if the other is not a similar central merit scholarship. Welfare-based state scholarships can usually be combined, but not two central merit ones. This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination..

Do I need to renew yearly?

You must re-apply every year - upload new marks, income and attendance. If you skip renewal, your slot lapses.

More about AP Jagananna Vasathi Deevena + Vidya Deevena (Fee + Hostel)

Andhra Pradesh runs two linked schemes for students in ITI, polytechnic, degree and professional courses. The fee reimbursement scheme (Vidya Deevena) pays tuition fees, and the hostel and food allowance (Vasathi Deevena) helps with living costs. Family income must be up to ₹2.5 lakh, and 75% attendance is required.

Scheme names and payment routes have changed with governments, so follow the current Jnanabhumi portal and college notices for this year's process.

Mistakes students make with this scheme

  • Attendance below 75%, so the student is left out of that quarter's release.
  • Household details not updated in the secretariat records.
  • Mother's or student's bank account not seeded.

What students ask about this scholarship

What is the income limit for AP fee reimbursement?

Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year, along with other household conditions on land and property.

Is attendance needed for AP Vidya Deevena?

Yes, 75% attendance is required for each release.

Where do I apply for AP fee reimbursement?

Through your college on the Jnanabhumi portal, with eKYC done through the village or ward secretariat.

How much is the hostel allowance under Vasathi Deevena?

It depends on the course — ITI, polytechnic and degree/professional students get different yearly amounts.

Has the AP Jagananna scheme name changed?

Scheme names and payment routes have changed over time; check the current Jnanabhumi notices.

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Source: Jnanabhumi (https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.

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