AP Post Matric Scholarship (MTF) 2026-27: Vasathi Deevena Amount, Installment Release Date & Apply Online

Andhra Pradesh govt. runs the Post Matric Scholarship (MTF) scheme, earlier known as Jagananna Vasathi Deevena, to help students pay their hostel and mess charges. The scheme covers ITI, Polytechnic, Degree and higher courses, and the amount is credited directly to the bank account of the student's mother. Under the current TDP-led government, the scheme was renamed as Post Matric Scholarship MTF in June 2024, and applications are now handled through the Jnanabhumi portal.

The scheme aims to improve the Gross Enrolment Rate (GER), provide quality higher education, and make sure students continue in higher studies without money problems. More than 9.5 lakh mothers of students have been benefited from this scheme. The maintenance amount is paid in two equal installments every year.

Details of AP Post Matric Scholarship (MTF) Scheme

Andhra Pradesh government renamed Jagananna Vasathi Deevena as Post Matric Scholarship MTF through GO No. 4 dated June 18, 2024. The maintenance fee covers food and hostel charges for students from SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu, Minority and Differently Abled categories. The amount is paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the mother's Aadhaar-linked bank account. In case the mother is not there, the amount goes to the natural guardian's account.

Students can apply for the 2026-27 academic year through the official Jnanabhumi portal at jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in. The application window is expected to open in August 2026 and close around October 2026. Full details of the scheme are given below.

Post Matric Scholarship (MTF) Amount

Under the maintenance fee part of the scheme, the government pays for the hostel and mess charges of eligible students. The amount is given in two equal installments every year. The assistance amount under the scheme is as follows.

• ITI students get Rs. 10,000 every year, paid as Rs. 5,000 in the first installment and Rs. 5,000 in the second installment.
• Polytechnic / Diploma students get Rs. 15,000 every year, paid as Rs. 7,500 in each installment.
• Degree and above students get Rs. 20,000 every year, paid as Rs. 10,000 in each installment.

Eligibility Criteria for Post Matric Scholarship (MTF)

Students who want to apply for the scheme must meet the eligibility rules set by the Andhra Pradesh government. The main points are given below.

• The student must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh and belong to SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu, Minority or Differently Able category.
• The student must be studying in a government, aided or private college linked to state universities or boards. Day scholars and students in college or department attached hostels are also eligible.
• The total family annual income should be less than Rs. 2.5 lakh, and no family member should be an income tax payer.
• The family should not hold more than 10 acres of wetland, 25 acres of dry land, or a mix of both up to 25 acres.
• The family should not own a personal four-wheeler. Taxis, tractors and autos are exempted from this rule.
• Families with government employees or pensioners are not eligible. All sanitary workers are eligible regardless of salary or recruitment process.
• Students must keep 75% attendance to get the scholarship benefit.

How to Apply for Post Matric Scholarship (MTF)

Students can apply for the scheme through the Jnanabhumi portal. The steps to apply are given below.

STEP 1 - Visit the official Jnanabhumi portal at jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in and look for the latest notification on scholarships.

STEP 2 - Download the Jnanabhumi Scholarship Application Form (JSAF) from the portal or collect it from the college.

STEP 3 - Fill in all the details and submit the signed copy of the form to the college principal.

STEP 4 - The college principal verifies the details and uploads the application through the Jnanabhumi website. After successful submission, the student gets a confirmation SMS.

STEP 5 - To access the online form, visit the MeeSeva portal, enter the Aadhaar number and application ID, verify the details and submit the form with biometric authentication.

Documents Required to Apply

The following documents are required if you are applying for the scheme in Andhra Pradesh.

• Aadhaar card and Aadhaar linked mobile number
• Aadhaar linked bank account details
• Residential proof
• Income certificate
• Caste validity certificate
• Marksheet of the last qualifying exam
• Bonafide or admission certificate from the current institution
• Passport size photograph
• Ration card, if applicable

Post Matric Scholarship (MTF) Installment Release Date

Each eligible student gets the maintenance amount in two installments as mentioned above. The amount is credited directly to the mother's bank account through DBT. Full fee reimbursement is provided for SC/ST students under the RTF part of the scheme irrespective of courses.

Salient Features of Post Matric Scholarship (MTF)

The important features of the scheme are given below.

• The state government helps students pay their hostel and mess charges. The amount per year is Rs. 10,000 for ITI, Rs. 15,000 for Polytechnic and Rs. 20,000 for Degree students.
• The amount is paid in two equal installments every year.
• The amount is credited to the bank account of the student's mother. If the mother is not there, it goes to the natural guardian's account.

An Overview of Post Matric Scholarship (MTF)

AP Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme

Under Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme, now known as Post Matric Scholarship RTF, AP govt. provides full fee reimbursement to students. All the students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward classes, minorities, Kapus, economically backward classes and differently-abled categories are covered. This fee reimbursement extends to students pursuing B Tech, B Pharmacy, M Tech, M Pharmacy, MBA, MCA, BEd and such courses.

Any student whose annual family income is less than Rs. 2.5 lakh is eligible under the scheme. Students with 10 acres of wetland and 25 acres of dry land are also eligible. There is no income limit for students from families of sanitation workers and those professionally dependent on taxi, auto and tractor. Income taxpayers are not eligible.

AP YSR Kapu Nestham Scheme

AP cabinet also approved YSR Kapu Nestham Scheme for women from Kapu, Balija, Telaga and Ontari communities. Under this scheme, women between the age of 45 to 60 years get an assistance of Rs. 15,000 per annum. Each beneficiary gets Rs. 75,000 in five years to help improve their living conditions.