Andhra Pradesh government is inviting RTF MTF Scholarship AP 2024 apply online form at jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in. One can now make fresh registration as well as renewal for RTF MTF Post Matric Scholarship Scheme. Even the facility of checking RTF MTF Scholarship Status is available online.
Post Matric Scholarships in AP state are now categorized into 2 parts, first is RTF and second is MTF. The full form of RTF in scholarship is Reimbursement of Tuition Fee while full form of MTF in scholarship is Maintenance of Charges. RTF Scholarship was earlier known as Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme while MTF was earlier known as Jagananna Vasathi Deevena Scheme.
In this article, we will tell you how to apply online, how to check status, what is the scholarship amount, eligibility criteria, documents required and other aspects regarding AP Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (RTF/MTF).
RTF MTF Scholarship AP 2024 Apply Online
The following steps may be followed while applying for the PMS Scheme (fresh applications):- STEP 1: Download Jnanabhumi Scholarship Application Form (J-SAF) here: JSAF may also be collected from the college. RTF MTF Scholarship AP Apply Online STEP 2: Fill-in the JSAF form and submit the signed copy of the same to the college principal. STEP 3: College principal verifies the details filled in the JSAF and submits the same online through Jnanabhumi, at the time of admission. Upon successful completion of the same, the student receives an SMS confirming the successful submission of his application. STEP 4: Student visits a Mee Seva Centre, provides his Jnanabhumi application ID and aadhaar number to gain access to his application form online. Student verifies the details, makes modifications if necessary and submits the application by giving his / her biometric authentication.
Step 1: Download Jnanabhumi Scholarship Renewal Registration Form here: STEP 2: By way of registering a renewal application, the College Principal keys-in the student’s admission date of the current year and Hall Ticket/Roll Number of the preceding year’s examination. Upon successful completion of the same, the student receives an SMS confirming the successful submission of his/her renewal application. Step 3: Student views his/her application details and gives his/her biometric authentication at the college.
AP Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (RTF/MTF) aims to provide assistance to all eligible students belonging to the SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Kapu, Minority, Differently Abled categories, on a saturation basis. The disbursal of scholarship is categorised into two schemes:-
RTF: to provide full fee reimbursement to every eligible student, i.e. Full Fee (Tuition Fee, Special Fees, Other Fees & Exam Fees) as defined in the G.O.Ms.No.66, SW(Edn) Dept., dated 8-9-2010 and as fixed by the competent authorities is reimbursed to all eligible students. Full fee shall be credited to the respective College accounts on behalf of students.
MTF: to provide Rs. 10,000/- per person to ITI students, Rs. 15,000/- per person to Polytechnic students, Rs. 20,000/- per person for other Degree and above courses per year to every eligible student for food and hostel expenses. MTF shall be credited into the respective account of the mother of the eligible student. In case of the demise or absence of the mother, the amount shall be credited to the account of the natural guardian of the student.
The students under the following categories are eligible for availing the RTF MTF post matric scholarship scheme benefits:-
All the students, pursuing Polytechnic, ITI and Degree & above level courses in Government / Aided / Private colleges, affiliated to State Universities/Boards.
Day scholar students, students in College Attached Hostels (CAH) and Department Attached Hostels (DAH).
75% of the aggregate attendance is mandatory for release of scholarships.
RTF MTF Post Matric Scholarship AP Income Criteria
The total family annual income to be less than or equal to Rs.2.50 lakhs.
The total land holding of the family to be less than 10.00 acres of wet or 25.00 acres of dry or 25.00 acres both wet and dry land together.
No member of the family should be a government employee/ pensioner (all sanitary workers irrespective of their salary/recruitment, are eligible. The Social Welfare Department shall develop a robust & fool-proof system of certification of parents of the beneficiaries under category of “Sanitary workers”).
No member of the family should own a four-wheeler (Taxies/Tractors/Autos are exempted).
A family who owns no property or less than 1500 Sft of built up area (Residential or Commercial) in urban areas is eligible.
No member of the family should be an income tax payee.
Once you hit the link, the page to view / print RTF MTF scholarship application status will open.
RTF MTF Scholarship AP Status Check
Enter application ID and click “Get Application Status” button to track RTF MTF Post Matric Scholarship AP status through online mode.
RTF MTF Scholarship Scheme in AP Budget 2024-25
On 11th November 2024, Finance Minister presented AP Budget 2024-25. While delivering budget speech, FM said “Our government will release Post Matric Scholarships (RTF) directly to college accounts to avoid difficulty to students for getting certificates from colleges. Efforts are also being made for phased release of the pending fee reimbursements left by the previous regime. The schemes of our government will benefit Mala, Mala Dasari, Mediga, Relli, Arundhateeya, and other SC communities”.
FM added “Our government is fully committed to ensuring empowerment of Scheduled Tribe families. For welfare of tribal communities, important schemes like Post matric scholarships – RTF and MTF, Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi, etc. are being implemented. Special focus will be provided towards bridging the infrastructure gaps in tribal areas as well as quality education, nutritional support, healthcare and economic development of tribal communities”.
