AI SummaryBharati Scheme for Master's Degree Overseas gives one-time financial support to Brahmin students from Andhra Pradesh who have secured admission to master's degree courses at reputed international institutions. Eligible students can apply online through the official portal of the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (APBWC), the state government body that runs the scheme.
The scheme covers all 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh and supports both full master's degree programmes abroad and final year PEC courses done overseas in collaboration with Indian universities. Students who qualify receive the money directly in their own savings bank account, which makes the whole process easy to track.
Bharati Scheme for Master's Degree Overseas Overview
Under this scheme, the corporation releases a fixed amount as a one-time grant to selected students. The grant amount depends on the total duration of the course. A course lasting 11 to 18 months attracts support of ₹5,00,000, while a master's degree programme of 18 months or more gets ₹10,00,000. This money helps students cover tuition, travel and other study expenses abroad.
Students who want to apply must belong to the Brahmin community, live in Andhra Pradesh along with their parents, and meet the family income limit of ₹6,00,000 per year. They should also have a confirmed admission letter from a recognised institution abroad. The scheme has been helping students every academic year, and the application window is announced on the official APBWC portal.
Key Details
| Scheme Name | Bharati Scheme for Master's Degree Overseas |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary States | Andhra Pradesh |
| Category | Education and Learning |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Main Department | Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation |
Benefits
Financial support under this scheme is given as a one-time amount, and the exact figure depends on the length of the master's course:
| Course Duration | Financial Support |
| 11 to 18 months | ₹5,00,000 |
| 18 months or more | ₹10,00,000 |
Eligibility
Before applying, students should check whether they meet the basic conditions. The main points are given below:
- Community and residence: The student and both parents should belong to the Brahmin community, and the parents should be residents of Andhra Pradesh.
- Income limit: The annual income of parents or guardian should not be more than ₹6,00,000.
- Course requirement: The student should have secured admission to a master's degree course overseas of at least 12 months duration at a reputed institution, or should be in the final year of a PEC course abroad in collaboration with an Indian university or institute.
- Previous benefit: Students who already took benefit under this scheme earlier will not get it again.
- No double benefit: The student should not have received money from any other government scheme for the same purpose.
For example, if a student from Andhra Pradesh meets the community and income conditions and has been accepted into a 20-month master's programme in the United Kingdom, that student becomes a strong candidate for this support.
Application Process
Eligible students have to fill the application online in the prescribed format on the official APBWC website. The steps are simple and can be completed from home. Follow the process given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the official AP Brahmin Welfare Corporation website at andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in and open the scheme section from the home page.
STEP 2 - Select the registration option for Bharati Scheme for Master's Degree Overseas and click on the new registration or apply online button.
STEP 3 - Fill in personal details such as Aadhaar number, residence and bank information. Upload scanned copies of the required documents like photograph, signature, caste certificate, income certificate and degree certificates, then submit the form.
STEP 4 - Note down the reference number shown after submission and keep it safe for future tracking.
STEP 5 - To check the application status, open the Services menu on the official portal and select the Know your status option. Enter the reference number, mobile number or Aadhaar number along with the financial year to view the current status.
STEP 6 - To download the acknowledgement slip, visit the scheme section of the website, click on the Acknowledgement Slip link and enter the Aadhaar card details to generate the slip.
Documents
Keep these documents ready in scanned form before starting the online application. Most files have to be uploaded in PDF format with a maximum size of 250 kb each.
- Aadhaar and certificates: Aadhaar card of the student, caste certificate in the name of the student and income certificate issued by MeeSeva.
- Education documents: Senior Secondary or SSC certificate and the qualifying degree certificates.
- Bank details: A personal savings bank account passbook in Andhra Bank or State Bank of India in the name of the applicant.
- Photograph: Passport size photograph in jpeg format with maximum size of 50 kb.
- Admission proof: Proof of admission and fee payment for the master's degree course overseas, or the collaboration letter between the two universities for a final year PEC course.
- Travel documents: Copies of passport, visa, air ticket and Form I-20 or equivalent combined in a single PDF.
References
Official details about the scheme are available in the links given below. Students should check these documents for the latest rules before applying.
View Official Scheme Guidelines
Download Revised Bharati Scheme BS-MDO Details
Visit Official AP Brahmin Welfare Corporation Website
FAQ's
Who is eligible for Bharati Scheme for Master's Degree Overseas?
The student and both parents should belong to the Brahmin community, parents should be residents of Andhra Pradesh, and the student should have admission to a qualifying master's degree programme abroad of at least 12 months duration.
What is the income limit for this scheme?
The annual income of parents or guardian should not be more than ₹6,00,000.
What is the financial support amount?
A course of 11 to 18 months gets ₹5,00,000, while a master's degree programme of 18 months or more gets ₹10,00,000 as a one-time grant.
Is the scheme available across all districts?
Yes, the scheme covers all 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Which courses are supported?
Master's degree courses of at least 12 months duration and final year PEC courses done abroad in collaboration with an Indian university or institute are supported.
Can I apply if I already got support from another government scheme?
No. Students who have received money from any other government scheme for the same purpose are not eligible.
How is the money given to students?
The support amount is transferred directly to the savings bank account of the student held in Andhra Bank or State Bank of India.
Where can I find the application deadline?
The application dates are announced on the official portal at andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in. Students should check the website regularly for the latest updates.