Bharati Scheme for Professional Education: ₹20,000 Financial Assistance for Brahmin Students in Andhra PradeshScheme StatusScheme Status

The Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC) launched the “Bharati Scheme for Education – Professional Education Course” to encourage Brahmin students in Andhra Pradesh to pursue professional education.

This scheme provides financial assistance to eligible Brahmin students enrolled in recognized professional courses of 4 years or more.

The scheme is applicable to Brahmin students from all 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh.


Benefits

Eligible students pursuing professional courses will receive ₹20,000 per year as financial assistance.

Professional Courses Covered:

  • B.Tech / B.Arch
  • MBBS / BAMS / BHMS / BPT
  • B.Pharmacy / Pharma-D
  • B.V.Sc.
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) and equivalent courses

The financial assistance will be credited directly to the student’s bank account.


Eligibility Criteria

  • The student and parents must belong to the Brahmin community.
  • The student must be studying in a recognized college anywhere in India.
  • The student’s parents must reside in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
  • The student must have cleared all subjects in the previous year.
  • The student must be enrolled in the Praja Sadhikara Survey (PSS).
  • The student should not have availed benefits from any other government scheme for the same purpose.
    • Exception: Students receiving assistance from the Archaka Welfare Trust are eligible.

Application Process

Online Registration

  1. Visit the Official Website of Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC).
  2. Click on the “Scheme” tab and select Bharati Scheme for Education – Professional Education Course.
  3. Click on “Registration” under the scheme name.
  4. Fill out the application form with:
    • Personal Details (Name, Aadhaar Number, Ration Card Number, Bank Details, etc.).
    • Upload Required Documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates).
    • Finalize and Submit the application.
  5. Receive the Reference Number upon submission.

Check Application Status

  1. Click on “Services” and select “Know Your Status”.
  2. Enter the Reference Number, Mobile Number, or Aadhaar Number.
  3. Select the Financial Year and fetch details.

Download Acknowledgement Slip

  1. Visit the Official Website and go to the Scheme section.
  2. Click on “Acknowledgement Slip” under the scheme.
  3. Enter the Aadhaar Card Number and select the scheme.
  4. Click “Submit” to download the slip.

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card of the student & parents (with Andhra Pradesh address).
  • White Ration Card / Income Certificate Number (issued by MeeSeva).
  • Caste Certificate (issued by MeeSeva).
  • Residence Certificate (issued by MeeSeva).
  • Birth Certificate (issued by MeeSeva).
  • Study Certificate (from the college/institute for the academic year).
  • Marksheets of all previous years (starting from Class 12).
  • Bank Passbook (SB Account in Andhra Bank or SBI).
    • For students studying outside Andhra Pradesh, an account in any nationalized bank is acceptable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who is eligible for the Bharati Scheme for Education (BSE)?
The scheme is for Brahmin students from Andhra Pradesh pursuing professional courses.

Q: Can students studying outside Andhra Pradesh apply?
Yes, students studying anywhere in India are eligible.

Q: How is the financial assistance disbursed?
The amount is credited directly to the student’s bank account.

Q: What is the maximum financial assistance provided?
Eligible students receive ₹20,000 per year.

Q: Can students with backlogs apply?
No, students must have cleared all previous subjects to be eligible.

Q: Can students availing benefits from other government schemes apply?
No, except for students receiving support from the Archaka Welfare Trust.

Q: How is eligibility verified?
Eligibility is verified through documents submitted online and cross-checked with government databases.

Q: Are part-time courses eligible under BSE?
No, only full-time professional courses of 4+ years are eligible.

Q: Can students from private colleges apply?
Yes, provided the college is recognized and reputed.

Q: Is there an age limit for applicants?
There is no specific age limit mentioned.

Q: Can applicants from other states apply?
No, only Brahmin students residing in Andhra Pradesh are eligible.

Q: Is there a minimum percentage requirement?
The student must pass all subjects but no specific percentage requirement is mentioned.

Q: Can students pursuing higher education abroad apply?
No, this scheme is only for students studying in India.


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