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
- Visit the Official Website of Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC).
- Click on the “Scheme” tab and select Bharati Scheme for Education – Professional Education Course.
- Click on “Registration” under the scheme name.
- 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.
- Receive the Reference Number upon submission.
Check Application Status
- Click on “Services” and select “Know Your Status”.
- Enter the Reference Number, Mobile Number, or Aadhaar Number.
- Select the Financial Year and fetch details.
Download Acknowledgement Slip
- Visit the Official Website and go to the Scheme section.
- Click on “Acknowledgement Slip” under the scheme.
- Enter the Aadhaar Card Number and select the scheme.
- 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.