Bharati Scheme for Education – Graduation | Financial Assistance for Brahmin Students in Andhra Pradesh

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AndhraPradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC) floated Bharati Scheme for Education — Graduation to give some relief to Economically Backward Andhra Pradesh Brahmin under Graduate Students. It helps students in pursuing higher studies and providing financial aid to the deserving students of regular 3 year courses like B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.Ed etc. It serves all over the 13 districts of the state where Brahmin families reside

Benefits

  • Financial Assistance: ₹15,000/- per student for graduation courses.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Community Requirement:
    • The student and their parents must belong to the Brahmin community.
  2. Residency:
    • The student must be enrolled in a recognized college in Andhra Pradesh.
    • The student’s parents must be residing in Andhra Pradesh.
  3. Income Criteria:
    • The annual family income of the parents/guardians should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
  4. Academic Requirements:
    • The student must have cleared all subjects from the previous academic year.
    • The student should be enrolled in a regular course of three years (e.g., B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., B.Ed.).
  5. Government Registration:
    • The student must be registered in the Praja Sadhikara Survey (PSS).
  6. Other Government Benefits:
    • The student should not have received financial support from any other government scheme for the same purpose.
    • Exception: Students receiving benefits from the Archaka Welfare Trust are eligible.

Application Process

Offline Registration:

  1. Visit the Official Website:
    • Go to the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC) official website.
  2. Select the Scheme:
    • Click on the “Scheme” section and choose “Bharati Scheme for Education – Graduation”.
  3. Register:
    • Click on “Registration” under the scheme.
  4. Complete the Application Form:
    • Fill in your personal details such as:
      • Name, Address, Aadhaar Number, Ration Card Number, Bank Details, etc.
    • Upload:
      • Photo, Signature, and Certificates.
    • Attach Required Documents (see the list below).
  5. Submit the Application:
    • After filling in all the details, click “Submit”.
    • You will receive a reference number for tracking your application.

Check Application Status:

  1. Visit the Official Website:
    • Click on the “Services” tab.
  2. Select ‘Know Your Status’:
    • Enter your Reference Number, Mobile Number, or Aadhaar Card Number.
  3. Fetch Details:
    • Select the Financial Year and click “Fetch” to view the status of your application.

Download the Acknowledgement Slip:

  1. Visit the Official Website:
    • Go to the Scheme section.
  2. Select ‘Acknowledgement Slip’:
    • Enter your Aadhaar Card Number and select the Scheme.
  3. Submit and Download:
    • Click “Submit” to download the acknowledgment slip for your records.

Documents Required

  1. Aadhaar Card of the student and parents (with Andhra Pradesh address).
  2. White Ration Card / Income Certificate (issued by MeeSeva).
  3. Caste Certificate (issued by MeeSeva).
  4. Residence Certificate (issued by MeeSeva).
  5. Birth Certificate (issued by MeeSeva).
  6. Study Certificate from the college/institute for the current academic year.
  7. Mark Sheets of all previous years (starting from 10+2).
  8. SB Account Passbook in the student’s name (Andhra Bank or SBI).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Are part-time courses eligible under BSE?
    • No, only regular full-time courses of three years are eligible.
  2. How is eligibility verified?
    • Eligibility is verified through Praja Sadhikara Survey (PSS) registration, Aadhaar authentication, and document verification.
  3. Is there an age limit for applicants?
    • No specific age limit is mentioned, but applicants must meet the academic and income criteria.
  4. Can applicants from other states apply?
    • No, only students residing in Andhra Pradesh and studying in recognized institutions in Andhra Pradesh are eligible.
  5. Can students availing benefits from other government schemes apply?
    • No, unless they are receiving benefits from the Archaka Welfare Trust, which is an exception.
  6. Can students with backlogs apply?
    • No, students must have cleared all previous subjects to be eligible.
  7. How is the financial assistance disbursed?
    • The ₹15,000/- is transferred directly to the student’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
  8. What documents are needed for the application?
    • Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Study Certificate, Bank Passbook, and previous academic mark sheets.
  9. How can I apply for BSE?
    • Apply offline by visiting the official ABC website, filling out the form, and submitting it with the required documents.

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