Epass: – An online scholarship platform in Andhra Pradesh

Introduction

The Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships (Epass) is basically an online scholarship disbursement system which was envisaged by Andhra Pradesh government to ensure speedier disbursal of scholarships to the economically backward students. It is a very good initiative taken by the government of Andhra Pradesh to offer the scholarship to the candidate whose family are not capable of sending their children for study for getting higher knowledge or the candidates those belong to SC/ ST / BC categories. This article is based on the AP Epass portal details. Read more: Meebhoomi: Digital records of land in Andhra Pradesh

Epass Scholarship

The main objectives of Epass scholarship in Andhra Pradesh are:

• To help the meritorious students who cannot afford education.
• The government will pay the tuition fee prescribed by the colleges in the form of scholarships.

Checklist for the eligibility criteria of AP Epass scholarship 2018-19

• He/She must be a resident of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
• The candidate must belong to the category of SC, ST or BC.
• The candidate's family income must not exceed Rs. 2,00,000 annually.
• Candidate's attendance must be 75% in each quarter.
• EBC, BC, Disabled Welfare students whose parental income is Rs. 1 lakh or below.

Eligible courses

The candidate can get enrolled into the Post Matric Courses approved by the concerned University/Board having a duration of 1 year and above.

Group -I

Following are the Professional Courses approved for this scholarship:

• Degree and PG Courses in Medicine
• Degree and PG Courses in Engineering
• Degree and PG Courses in Technology
• Degree and PG Courses in Agriculture
• Degree and PG Courses in Veterinary
• Degree and PG Courses Allied Sciences
• Degree and PG Courses in Business Finance
• Degree and PG Courses Business administration
• Degree and PG Courses Computer Applications/ Science,
• Commercial pilot License course

Group-II

• There are other professional and technical graduates and PG also that includes (Ph.D., M.Phil, and postdoctoral research) many level courses which are not covered in Group-I.
• A./I.C.W.A./C.S./ etc., courses, all post graduate, graduate level diploma courses, all certificate level courses.

Group-III

• Degree courses (that have not covered in group I & II)
• NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) courses

Group-IV

• Intermediate
• ITI/ITCs
• Vocational courses (Intermediate level)

Colleges Eligible

Under this scheme, all Post Matric Colleges recognized by Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Documents Required for Epass Scholarship

• Birth certificate
• Bonafide certificate
• Caste certificate
• Passport size photos
• Copy of SSC exam ticket
• Copy of Bank passbook

Conditions for Epass Application

It is mandatory to submit the application form online within one month from the date of admission. The principal of the Colleges or schools should issue the bonafide certificate on the same day of submission of application form (hard copy) in the college. Field Officer/ASWO: Verification would be done physically twice in a year.

• Within one month of re-opening of college.
• Within one month from the last date of closing of Admissions.

An officer from any of the Government Department verifies the Certificates and confirms their candidature in the Starting day of AP Epass. If any candidate missed the process will have to face many problems. Hence, the Government has introduced the Biometric Process of Verification. The school or college can conduct this at any time. The overall process should be completed within one month of submission of application.

Online Application procedure for AP Epass

Here is the presentation of steps with the screenshots: STEP 1. Visit the official website of the AP Epass using the link: https://epass.apcfss.in/ Available courses are:

• Prematric Scholarships For SC/ST/BC and Disabled Welfare
• Corporate Admission Scholarship
• GRE, TOEFL, IELTS Coaching Registration
• Overseas Scholarship for Kapu Students
• Overseas Scholarship for BC Students
• Overseas Scholarship for EBC Students

STEP 2. Choose the Course for which you want to apply. STEP 3. Now, go to the option of pre-matric or post matric as per your requirement. It will show on the homepage in a scrolling if the registrations are open. The students who belong to the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe BC and Disabled can apply for the pre-matric scholarship program. STEP 4. By clicking the "Registration button", you can follow the admission or registration form. STEP 5. Provide your Aadhaar and ration card details. STEP 6. Provide all your information. STEP 7.  Provide all the details of the parents/guardian. STEP 8. Now, fill all the details of the school or college as well as the details of the course. STEP 9. Enter the State bank clearly with IFSC code. STEP 10. Enter the caste and income certificate details. STEP 11. Upload the required documents and in last enter the captcha. STEP 12. STEP 13. Then, click on Submit Application.

How much reimbursement will you get?

It will depend on the course you pursue. Actually, most of the courses are eligible for 100% of the tuition fee reimbursement as fixed by the government. Whereas self-financed courses are eligible only for a maximum of Rs. 20,000 or the actual fee charged by the college, whichever is less.

How to check the AP Epass application status online?

STEP 1. Visit the official website: https://epass.apcfss.in/ STEP 2. Choose the option "Scholarship status tab" STEP 3. The, you will be redirected to the next page. STEP 4. Now, fill the following details in this page:

• Enter your SSC hall ticket number and select the exam category.
• Provide your AP ePASS application number.
• Select your academic year.
• Provide your birth date.

STEP 5. Then, give a click on the "Get Status" tab to know the current position of your application for the scholarship of ePASS AP. The page will provide you the option to take print of the whole application/scholarship status.

How to apply for the Renewal of AP Epass?

Following are the steps: STEP 1. Go to the official website of Andhra Pradesh Epass. STEP 2. Give a click on the ‘Student Services’ icon. Then, you will be redirected to the ‘Student services’ STEP 3. Now, click on ‘Click Here’ option. At last, you will be redirected to the ‘Post Metric Scholarship Application Registration Form’ page given as below: STEP 4. Provide the required details, i.e., SSC Hall Ticket No, DOB, SSC Pass Year. STEP 5. Afterward, click on the ‘Enter’ button. It will ask again to select ‘CET’ or ‘NON-CET’, Click on ‘CET.’ Then, fill the student CET details, and click on the ‘Submit’ button. STEP 6. In last, you can renew the Epass. We here at LegalRaasta excel in carrying forward the procedure of company Incorporation, Trademark registration, GST registration etc. You can visit our website and search more about our services. Our expert's team will provide you with the best legal advice and compliances. So, hurry up! And apply today for the services you want. Call us at 8750008585 and send your query on Email: contact@legalraasta.com

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