Major state fee reimbursement programs
- Jagananna Vidya Deevena (Andhra Pradesh): Full tuition fee reimbursement credited directly into mothers' bank accounts for polytechnic, ITI, degree, engineering, and medical students.
- ePASS (Telangana): Post-matric scholarship and tuition fee reimbursement for SC, ST, BC, and EBC students in recognized professional colleges.
- MahaDBT (Maharashtra): Department of Higher and Technical Education tuition and examination fee waivers for OBC, SEBC, and EWS students.
- State Scholarship Portal (SSP Karnataka): Centralized tuition fee reimbursement and post-matric assistance for state domicile students.
Qualifying courses and eligibility criteria
- Course coverage: Professional degrees (BTech, MBBS, BDS, BPharm, BVSc, BSc Agriculture), polytechnic diplomas, ITI, and post-graduate programs.
- Admission route: Student must secure admission through authorized government merit counseling (e.g. CET, JEE, NEET, CAP).
- Income thresholds: Family annual income must fall below the economic ceiling prescribed under state department guidelines (verified by revenue income certificates).
- Attendance requirement: Maintaining minimum academic attendance (typically 75%) is mandatory for release of reimbursement funds.
Verification and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Students apply online through their respective state scholarship portals with admission receipts, marksheets, caste certificate, and bank details.
- Three-tier digital verification: Scrutiny by college nodal officers, followed by district welfare officers and state treasury sanction.
- Tuition fees are transferred directly to educational institutions or students' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT.
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Common questions
What is a fee reimbursement scheme?
It is a government welfare initiative that pays non-refundable college tuition fees for eligible students from low-income families.
Are students in private engineering colleges eligible?
Yes, provided the student gained admission under the government convenor quota through competitive entrance examinations.
What attendance is required to receive fee reimbursement?
Students must generally maintain at least 75% classroom attendance in each semester.
Which documents are required for application?
Admission allotment order, college fee receipt, valid income certificate, caste certificate, marksheets, and Aadhaar.
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