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Post-matric scholarship and fee reimbursement (ePASS)

How students in Telangana in Intermediate, degree, PG and professional courses apply on ePASS for the scholarship and fee reimbursement, and which documents they need.

About this guidePending verification

Published on 12-11-2026. Not every fact has been checked against its official source yet: confirm at the office.

Where:OnlineAt a MeeSeva centreAt the bank

For whom: SC, ST, BC, EBC, minority and disabled students, and their parents.

1Your situation

We show only what your answers need.

Which of these are you?
Which group are you in?
Is your family's yearly income within the limit for your group? SC: ₹2,50,000. ST: ₹2,00,000. Minority: ₹2,00,000. BC and EBC: ₹1,50,000 in a village, ₹2,00,000 in a town. Disabled: ₹1,00,000.

Not confirmed: For minority students in villages, ePASS's own pages still print ₹1,50,000. A 2022 order (G.O.Ms.No.18, 29-09-2022) raised that limit to ₹2,00,000. If your college or ePASS applies the older figure, ask the district minority welfare office.

Does any of these apply to you? A part-time, online or correspondence course. A management-quota, spot-admission or sponsored seat. Studying a course at a level you have already done. Already getting a scholarship or stipend under another scheme. A one-year certificate course. (BC, EBC, disabled) An open university or distance course, or a category-B MBBS/BDS seat. (EBC) Intermediate, unless selected under the corporate college admissions scheme. Over the age limit on 1 July: 20 for Intermediate (24 for SC, ST, BC), 25 for a degree (29), 30 for PG, B.Ed, LLB and the like (34).

Not confirmed: The age limits are those ePASS gives from a 2012 government memo (No.10537/SW.Edn.2/2011, 28-09-2012); we did not check whether they have changed since.

Is this a fresh application or a renewal?

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2Documents you need

Tick the ones you have. They are kept in this browser.

  • Details

    Its hall ticket number, year of pass, type of pass (regular, supplementary, CBSE and so on) and your date of birth are what open your application on ePASS.

    Sources: 6, 2, 15

  • Details
    What the photo must look like
    • File for an online form: up to 30 KB, JPG

    Not confirmed: ePASS gives no dimensions or background for the photo; it says only "latest passport size photograph". If unsure, ask your college.

    To upload on the online form: a JPG file only, of up to 30 KB.

    Sources: 6, 7

  • If you don't have it: → Getting a new Aadhaar
    Details

    If you have no Aadhaar, enrol at the nearest Aadhaar enrolment centre. On the fresh application form, the scan of the card is uploaded as a JPG file of up to 100 KB.

    Sources: 6, 2, 7

  • If you don't have it: → Caste certificate
    Details

    If you don't have it: Get it at a MeeSeva centre.

    Not confirmed: ePASS's instructions only say 'caste certificate from MeeSeva' for everyone. They do not say what EBC or disabled students give instead (for example a disability certificate). Ask your college.

    Sources: 6, 2

  • If you don't have it: → Income certificate
    Details

    For a 2026-27 fresh application it must be one obtained from MeeSeva after 01-04-2025.

    Sources: 6, 2

  • If you don't have it: → Opening a bank account (Jan Dhan / zero-balance account)
    Details

    It must show the student's name, the account number and the branch IFSC code. The account must be in a nationalised bank; an India Post Payments Bank account is also accepted. EBC students do not need a bank account. Upload the scan as a JPG file of up to 100 KB.

    Sources: 6, 12, 7

  • Details

    For the last seven consecutive years of study. If you had a gap in study, where you lived during the gap, as given by the MRO, decides whether you count as a local candidate.

    Sources: 6

  • Details

    Only for courses you were admitted to through a common entrance test (CET).

    Sources: 6, 2

  • Details

    It must show the account number and IFSC code. Not needed for EBC students.

    Sources: 8

  • Details

    Sources: 8

  • Details

    Scan and upload the original. The format is on the ePASS renewal page.

    Sources: 8

  • Details

    Sources: 8

    3Your steps

    · Do them in order. Tick each one when it is done.

    If something goes wrong
    1. Do this now

      On the ePASS website open the 'Post Matric Scholarship Services' page and check whether fresh or renewal registrations for this academic year are open, and the last date.

      Where
      ePASS website
      Open the official page
      Not confirmed

      We found no fixed rule on when registrations open or close each year; ePASS announces the dates each year. On 11-11-2026 the page gave 31-03-2027 as the last date for 2026-27 fresh and renewal registrations.

      Sources: 5

    2. Do this now

      Check that your name in Aadhaar is exactly as in your SSC certificate.

      If it differs, first get the name in Aadhaar corrected at a MeeSeva Aadhaar centre.

      Where
      At a MeeSeva centre

      Sources: 13, 5

    3. Do this now

      Ask your bank whether your account is seeded (linked) with Aadhaar.

      If not, get it done at the bank. You can also request it with an Aadhaar OTP through the 'BASE' service on the NPCI website.

      Where
      At the bank
      Not confirmed

      ePASS's home page points SC students to the NPCI service for Aadhaar seeding; it does not say whether this is required for other groups.

      Sources: 12, 14

    4. Do this now

      Open 'Fresh Pre-Registration' and give your SSC hall ticket number, date of birth, year of pass and type of pass.

      Check the details shown, fill in your college details and submit. You get an application ID; write it down.

      Where
      TG-ePASS website
      Open the official page

      Sources: 15, 5, 13

    5. Do this now

      Open 'Renewal Pre-Registration', give your SSC details and last year's application ID to bring up your details.

      Check them and submit.

      Where
      TG-ePASS website
      Open the official page

      Sources: 16, 5, 8

    6. Do this now

      ST students: once you have your application ID, open 'ST Student OTR Registration' on the ePASS 'Post Matric Scholarship Services' page.

      Its form ('OTR Number Entry') asks for the academic year, your application ID, and your SSC pass type, year of pass and exam number. The user manual for it is on the same page.

      Where
      ePASS website
      Open the official page
      Not confirmed

      The manual is in image form and we could not read it. ePASS's fresh application form asks for the OTR (One Time Registration) number from the National Scholarship Portal; ePASS's pages do not say how to get that number. Ask your college.

      Sources: 5, 7, 24

    7. Do this now

      Take your application ID to the nearest MeeSeva centre and give your Aadhaar fingerprint or iris (biometric) authentication.

      Only after this can you complete the application.

      Where
      At a MeeSeva centre
      Not confirmed

      ePASS does not say what MeeSeva charges for this authentication.

      Sources: 12, 13, 15

    8. Do this now

      On the ePASS page open 'Fresh Complete Registrations' and fill in the whole application.

      Enter the OTP sent to your own or a family member's mobile. Scan and upload the documents and submit.

      Where
      ePASS website
      Open the official page

      Sources: 6, 5

    9. Do this now

      On the ePASS page open the renewal registration and complete the application.

      Scan and upload the documents and submit.

      Where
      ePASS website
      Open the official page

      Sources: 8, 5

    10. Do this now

      SC students: the ePASS page names no renewal registration link for SC students.

      Ask your college which link SC renewals use, then complete the application there: scan and upload the documents and submit.

      Where
      ePASS website
      Open the official page
      Not confirmed

      On 11-11-2026 the page's renewal registration link was named 'Renewal Registrations for ST,BC,EBC,DW,MINORITY'; SC is not in it. We found no ePASS page that says which link SC renewals use.

      Sources: 8, 5

    11. Do this now

      Open 'Print Application', print your application and sign it.

      Where
      TG-ePASS website
      Open the official page

      Sources: 17, 5, 9

    12. Do this now

      Give the signed printout and photocopies of the documents to your college.

      The college checks them and sends them on to the welfare department. If you do not hand in the printout, the application is rejected.

      Where
      Your college (principal's office)
      Time limit
      Within 15 days of admission
      Not confirmed

      The 15-day limit is from ePASS's 'Time Line' page. If a year's announced last date differs, ask at your college.

      Sources: 9, 13, 10, 2

    13. Do this now

      Open 'Postmatric Application Status' and enter the academic year, application ID, SSC details and date of birth to see where your application is.

      Where
      TG-ePASS website
      Open the official page

      Sources: 18, 5

    14. Do this now

      If sanctioned, the tuition fee (RTF) goes straight to the college, and maintenance (MTF, mess charges) comes to your bank account.

      SC, ST and minority students get the full fee. Others get the full fee only in some cases (studied in a government junior college, EAMCET rank up to 10,000, ECET rank up to 1,000 and the like); ask your college how much you will get.

      Where
      You do this yourself
      Not confirmed

      These rules are from ePASS's 'Scholarships' page, whose fee rules refer to orders for 2019-22. Confirm the current rules with your college or the district welfare officer.

      Sources: 2, 4, 9

    15. Do this now

      If sanctioned, the tuition fee (RTF) goes straight to the college.

      EBC students get the full fee only in some cases (studied in a government junior college, EAMCET rank up to 10,000, ECET rank up to 1,000 and the like); ask your college how much you will get.

      Where
      You do this yourself
      Not confirmed

      ePASS's maintenance (MTF) rates name only SC, ST, BC, minority and disabled students, and ePASS asks EBC students for no bank account; no page we read says EBC students get maintenance money. The fee rules are from ePASS's 'Scholarships' page and refer to orders for 2019-22. Confirm the current rules with your college or the district welfare officer.

      Sources: 2, 6, 9

    If something goes wrong

    If it is rejectedCommon reasons for rejection: not confirmed as a student of the college; wrong caste or income details, or certificates not given; wrong course or year; the printout not handed in at the college; a management or spot quota seat.

    Common reasons for rejection: not confirmed as a student of the college; wrong caste or income details, or certificates not given; wrong course or year; the printout not handed in at the college; a management or spot quota seat. Check your application status; if it does not show the reason, ask your college. If you think it is a mistake, complain on the TG-ePASS grievance form (choose the 'Postmatric Scholarships' scheme); you can follow it under 'Ticket Status'.

    TG-ePASS grievance form · Open the official page

    Sources: 10, 19, 18, 9

    If it is lateIf the money has not come, first check your application status.

    If the money has not come, first check your application status. The district welfare officer (of your group's department: SC, ST, BC, minority or disabled welfare) sanctions and releases it. Ask there, or complain on the grievance form choosing 'Sanction/Release Issue'.

    District welfare officer, or the TG-ePASS grievance form · Open the official page

    Sources: 9, 19, 18

    AlsoIf your bank details are wrong or your account has changed, ask for the change under 'Student Bank details Change Request'.

    If your bank details are wrong or your account has changed, ask for the change under 'Student Bank details Change Request'.

    TG-ePASS: bank details change · Open the official page

    Sources: 20

    AlsoFor technical problems such as the website not working, call the ePASS helpline 040-23120311 between 10:30 a.m.

    For technical problems such as the website not working, call the ePASS helpline 040-23120311 between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on working days, or e-mail help.telanganaepass@cgg.gov.in.

    ePASS technical help · Open the official page

    04023120311

    Sources: 11

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    The 25 official pages and papers this guide is written from
    1. TS ePASS: 'Who are Eligible?'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, 'Students Eligible' and 'Students not Eligible' lists · read on 02-11-2026
    2. TS ePASS: 'Scholarships' (post matric scholarships: income limit, components, operational guidelines, age eligibility)Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, 'Income limit' (citing G.O.Ms.No.60 SW(Edn.2) Dept., 27-09-2011); 'Components' (RTF paid to colleges, MTF to students); 'Operational guidelines' points 4–10; 'Age eligibility' table (Govt. Memo No.10537/SW.Edn.2/2011, 28-09-2012); fee reimbursement rules (a)–(d) · read on 02-11-2026
    3. TS ePASS: 'Courses Eligible'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Groups I–IV; 'Courses not eligible' · read on 02-11-2026
    4. TS ePASS: 'Scholarships Offered' (maintenance charges, MTF rates)Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, MTF rates by group, per month · read on 02-11-2026
    5. TS ePASS: Post Matric Scholarship Services (registration links for 2026-27)Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Items 3 (Fresh Registration 2026-27, with the note on SC registration and the 'ST Student OTR Registration' link), 4 (Renewal Registration 2026-27: the link 'Renewal Registrations for ST,BC,EBC,DW,MINORITY' and 'Renewal Pre-Registrations for All Departments'), 6 (Print Application), 7 (Application Status); the note "Last Date For Fresh and Renewal Registrations is 31-03-2027" · read on 11-11-2026
    6. TS ePASS: 'Fresh Application Form (2026-27)', pre-requisites for PMS fresh registrationScheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Pre-requisites 1–11 and 'Mandatory Documents to be Scanned and Uploaded' · read on 30-10-2026
    7. TS ePASS: 'Fresh Application Form (2026-27)', the application formScheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, 'Student Photograph': the passport photograph, JPG only, up to 30 KB; the scanned Aadhaar card and the bank pass book's first page, JPG only, up to 100 KB each; the field 'OTR (One Time Registration Number From NSP)' (reached with 'Apply Now') · read on 30-10-2026
    8. TS ePASS: 'Renewal Application Form for 2026-27'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Note: 'Documents to be Scanned compulsorily For Renewal Registration', points 1–4, with the income declaration (affidavit) format · read on 30-10-2026
    9. TS ePASS: 'Time Line' (roles of students, colleges and district officers)Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, 'Role of Students', 'Role of College/Principal', 'District Officer' · read on 02-11-2026
    10. TS ePASS: 'Reasons for Rejection'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance · read on 02-11-2026
    11. TS ePASS: 'Contact Us'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, e-PASS Project Monitoring Unit, DSS Bhavan, Masab Tank; technical issues phone and e-mail · read on 02-11-2026
    12. TS ePASS: home pageScheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Notices: biometric Aadhaar authentication at MeeSeva with the application ID; India Post Payments Bank accounts accepted; 'NPCI Request for Aadhaar Seeding of SC Application' · read on 30-10-2026
    13. TS ePASS: 'Registrations of SC students, Post Matric Scholarships' (procedure slides)Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Slides 2–14: demo authentication (Aadhaar name against SSC), biometric at MeeSeva, completing the form, submitting at the college · read on 30-10-2026
    14. TS ePASS: 'Bharat Aadhaar Seeding Enabler (BASE)' (procedure slides, linked from the home page for SC students' Aadhaar seeding)Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Slides 2–5 · read on 30-10-2026
    15. TG-ePASS: 'Post-Matric Scholarship Fresh Pre-Registration (2026-27)'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Form fields and note on biometric authentication · read on 30-10-2026
    16. TG-ePASS: 'Post-Matric Scholarship Pre-Registration for Renewal'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Form fields · read on 30-10-2026
    17. TG-ePASS: 'Print Application'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Form fields · read on 30-10-2026
    18. TG-ePASS: 'Postmatric Application Status'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Form fields · read on 30-10-2026
    19. TG-ePASS: 'Grievance Form'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Ticket category, scheme ('Postmatric Scholarships', 'Post Matric MTF', 'Post Matric RTF') and grievance type lists; 'Click here for Ticket Status' · read on 30-10-2026
    20. TG-ePASS: 'Student Bank details Change Request'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Form fields · read on 30-10-2026
    21. Guidelines: Post Matric Scholarships to the Students belonging to Scheduled Castes for Studies in India (2020-2021 to 2025-26), March 2021Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, Para 2.1 (studies in India; selected by the state where the student is domiciled), 5.1 (open to nationals of India only), 10.1 (the scheme continued up to 2025-26) · read on 30-10-2026
    22. Scheme of Post Matric Scholarships to Scheduled Tribe Students for Studies in India: Regulations governing the award of scholarship (applicable from 01.07.2010), with the Ministry's covering letter of 23 May 2013Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, III. Conditions of eligibility, (i): open to nationals of India (the scanned text is hard to read; the Ministry's Scholarship page lists no newer post-matric guidelines) (23-05-2013) · read on 30-10-2026
    23. Notification S.O. 1050(E), 4 March 2021: rights of an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholder, under section 7B(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3(ii), No. 962), Explanation (1) (an OCI cardholder is a foreign national, not an Indian citizen); para (5) (in fields the notification does not name, an OCI cardholder has the same rights as a foreigner) (04-03-2021) · read on 30-10-2026
    24. TG-ePASS: 'Post-Matric Scholarship OTR Number Entry' (behind the 'ST Student OTR Registration' link)Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Form fields (academic year, Application Id, SSC pass type, SSC pass year, SSC exam number) · read on 31-10-2026
    25. G.O.Ms.No.18, 29.09.2022: annual family income ceiling for minority students in rural areas raised from Rs.1.50 lakhs to Rs.2.00 lakhs, for post-matric scholarshipsScheduled Caste Development (Edn.A1) Department, Government of Telangana (Telangana G.O.I.R.), Paragraphs 2 (the earlier limits for minority students: Rs.1.50 lakhs rural, Rs.2.00 lakhs urban) and 4 (the rural limit raised to Rs.2.00 lakhs, for RTF and MTF) (29-09-2022) · read on 11-11-2026