Gayathri Scheme for Academic Excellence is a state-level scheme of Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation that rewards high-achieving students from the Brahmin community for topping their school, college or institute. Andhra Pradesh government runs this scheme through Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC) Limited for students across all 13 districts of the state.
The scheme covers SSC, Intermediate or equivalent, Graduation, Professional Education Course and Post Graduation. Cash awards under the scheme range from ₹7,500 up to ₹20,000, and the amount is paid directly into the savings bank account of the selected student.
Gayathri Scheme for Academic Excellence - Introduction
Gayathri Scheme for Academic Excellence (GS-AE) recognises the topper of a recognised and reputed school, college or institute for his or her academic performance in a given academic year. The reward is given for SSC, Intermediate or equivalent, Graduation, Professional Education Course and Post Graduation.
The scheme is open to students across Andhra Pradesh. Its main aim is to appreciate the hard work of Brahmin students who finish at the top of their course and to encourage them to keep studying well.
Applications are submitted online through the official portal of Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation. After selection, the award amount is transferred directly to the savings bank account of the eligible student.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Gayathri Scheme for Academic Excellence |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Nodal Department | Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation |
| Benefit Type | Cash Award |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in |
Benefits
The award amount depends on the educational level of the topper. The amounts given under the scheme are listed below.
| Educational Level | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| SSC (10th) | ₹7,500 |
| Intermediate or equivalent (Polytechnic, ITI) | ₹10,000 |
| Graduation | ₹15,000 |
| Professional Education Course | ₹20,000 |
| Post Graduation | ₹20,000 |
Eligibility
The following criteria must be met to qualify for this reward:
- The student and the parents should belong to the Brahmin community, and the parents should reside in Andhra Pradesh.
- The student must be a regular, full-time student of the course for the academic year.
- The student should be the overall topper of the course in the school, college or institute for the academic year.
- For SSC, Intermediate or equivalent and Graduation, the course must have been completed within Andhra Pradesh. For Professional Education Course and Post Graduation, the course may be completed anywhere in India, but the parents should reside in Andhra Pradesh.
- The student should not have received any amount under any other government scheme for the same purpose.
Application Process
The application is submitted online through the official portal of Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation. Follow these steps to apply.
STEP 1 - Visit the official website of Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation and open the scheme section.
STEP 2 - Click on the registration link for Gayathri Scheme for Academic Excellence and fill in the online form.
STEP 3 - Enter personal details such as Aadhaar number, ration card details and bank account information, and upload the scanned copies of the required documents.
STEP 4 - Submit the application and keep the reference number safe to track the status of the application.
For checking the application status, go to the services menu on the official portal, select know your status, and enter the reference number, mobile number or Aadhaar number along with the relevant financial year.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:
- Aadhaar card of the student and parents.
- Caste certificate issued by a competent authority.
- Topper certificate issued by the head of the school, college or institute confirming the student is the topper of the course.
- Copy of the savings bank account passbook in the name of the applicant.
- Passport size photograph in jpeg format.
Note: the scanned copies should be uploaded in pdf format of maximum 150 kb size each. For students in Andhra Pradesh, the bank passbook should bear the seal and signature of the branch manager. Students studying professional courses outside the state may provide an account from any nationalized bank.
References
FAQ's
Who should apply for this scheme?
Any Brahmin student who secured the topper position in the school, college or institute for the current academic year and meets all the eligibility criteria should apply.
I am the topper of the Brahmin community in my college, but not the overall topper of the course. Can I apply?
No, the reward is strictly for the overall topper of the course, regardless of community background.
What details must the topper certificate contain?
The certificate must be issued on the official letterhead of the institution, confirming that the student is the topper of the entire course for the academic year.
If my results are pending, should I apply?
Wait until the official results are declared and the student is confirmed as the course topper before applying.
Are distance education students eligible?
No, the student must be a regular full-time student to qualify.
How does the payment process work?
Once selected, the award amount is transferred directly into the savings bank account of the eligible student.