Vizag’s Priya — SC category — scored 85% in B.Tech. Dream: MS from USA. Family income ₹4.5 lakh/year. MIT admission letter arrived. Her father thought — “₹1 crore fees — impossible.” Then someone told him about Videshi Vidya Deevena. Applied on jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in. First installment came when she landed in USA. Government paid 100% of MIT fees.
Videshi Vidya Deevena (విదేశీ విద్యా దీపన) — Andhra Pradesh Government’s flagship overseas education scholarship. Originally “Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena” (Jagan govt) — now “NTR Videshi Vidya Deevena” (TDP-JSP-BJP alliance, 2024). Same scheme — new name. SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority students — top global universities — 100% tuition fees up to ₹1.25 crore.
Official Portal: 👉 jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in
💡 త్వరిత సమాధానం (Quick Answer): Top 100 universities: 100% fees — up to ₹1.25 crore Top 101-200: 50% fees or ₹50 lakh (whichever lower) Apply: jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in → August 1 – September 30 New 2026 rule: ITR 3 years mandatory Pending bills: June 2026 release expected Helpline: 1902 | [email protected]
⚠️ Name Change — Jagananna vs NTR — Same Scheme!
Searching “Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena”? Same scheme — new name:
| Jagananna VVD (2022-2024) | NTR Videshi Vidya Deevena (2024-now) | |
|---|---|---|
| Government | YSR Jagan govt | TDP-JSP-BJP alliance |
| Portal | jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in | jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in (same) |
| Amount | ₹1 crore | ₹1.25 crore (enhanced) |
| Eligibility | Same | Same |
Dono naam ek hi scheme ke hain। jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in = official portal for both।
2026 Latest Updates
Pending bills: TDP govt ne June 2026 tak previous session ke ruke hue scholarship payments release karne ka target diya।
New ITR Rule: Pichle 3 saalo ka ITR Acknowledgement = mandatory।
Apply window 2026: August 1 – September 30, 2026।
Amount — University Ranking ke Hisab Se
| University Rank | Scholarship | Max Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 (QS/THE) | 100% tuition fees | ₹1.25 crore |
| Rank 101-200 | 50% tuition fees | ₹50 lakh |
Eligible courses:
- PG (Master’s/MS) — all subjects
- PhD — all subjects
- MBBS — only UG course eligible
- CPA, CPM courses
Only PG + PhD + MBBS — other UG courses not covered।
⭐ QS Ranking — Kaise Check Karein?
Most common confusion — clearly explain:
Which ranking is accepted:
- ✅ QS World University Rankings (topuniversities.com)
- ✅ Times Higher Education (THE) rankings
- Both are valid — latest year’s list
Top 100 examples (100% fees eligible):
| University | Country |
|---|---|
| MIT | USA |
| Harvard University | USA |
| University of Oxford | UK |
| University of Cambridge | UK |
| Stanford University | USA |
| ETH Zurich | Switzerland |
| University of Melbourne | Australia |
| National University of Singapore | Singapore |
How to verify: topuniversities.com → QS Rankings → Search your university → Check rank number
Rank 100 se neeche = 100%। Rank 101-200 = 50%। Rank 200 se baad = eligible nahi।
Eligibility — అర్హత
Eligible categories:
- ✅ SC (Scheduled Caste)
- ✅ ST (Scheduled Tribe)
- ✅ BC (Backward Classes)
- ✅ EBC (Economically Backward Classes)
- ✅ Minority communities
- ✅ Kapu community
Other conditions:
- ✅ Andhra Pradesh permanent resident
- ✅ Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- ✅ Admission in top 200 QS/THE ranked university
- ✅ Min 60% marks in qualifying exam
- ✅ No other scholarship for same purpose
- ❌ General/OBC (outside BC list) = not eligible
- ❌ UG courses (except MBBS) = not eligible
⚠️ New Rule 2026 — ITR 3 Years Mandatory!
Most applicants miss this — form gets rejected:
Income certificate alone = NOT sufficient। Last 3 years ITR (Income Tax Return Acknowledgement) upload karna mandatory hai।
ITR nahi hai? (Low income families):
- District Tahsildar office → Income Certificate
- Self-declaration affidavit (notarized)
- Portal par instructions check karein
ITR kahan se milega: incometax.gov.in → Login → e-File → ITR-V Acknowledgement download karein
Apply — Step by Step
Step 1: jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in open karein
Step 2: “Jagananna/NTR Videshi Vidya Deevena” link click karein
Step 3: New Registration → Aadhaar + Mobile OTP → Account create
Step 4: Application form fill karein:
- Personal details
- Category (SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority)
- University details — name, country, rank
- Course details — MS/PhD/MBBS
- Family income details
Step 5: Documents upload karein (list below)
Step 6: Submit → Application number note karein
Apply window: August 1 to September 30 every year
Documents Required — అవసరమైన పత్రాలు
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Mandatory |
| Caste Certificate | SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority |
| Income Certificate | ≤ ₹8 lakh/year |
| ITR Acknowledgement | Last 3 years — NEW mandatory |
| University Admission Letter | Offer letter + I-20/CAS |
| QS/THE Ranking Proof | University rank screenshot |
| 10th + 12th Marksheets | |
| Qualifying degree | Bachelor’s certificate |
| Passport | Valid passport copy |
| Bank Passbook | Aadhaar-linked |
4 Installments — Paisa Kab Aayega?
₹1 crore ek baar mein nahi — 4 installments mein:
| Installment | Release Condition |
|---|---|
| 1st | Landing permit / I-94 card (USA) / Immigration document submit karne par |
| 2nd | 1st Semester/Term results submit karne par |
| 3rd | 2nd Semester/Term results submit karne par |
| 4th | Final year marksheet + Employment/study status portal par upload karne par |
MBBS students: Installments = year-wise — 4 years = 4 installments।
Status Check
Step 1: jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in → Login
Step 2: Dashboard → “Application Status”
Step 3: Application number → Status
| Status | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted | Under review | Wait |
| Approved ✅ | Scholarship sanctioned | 1st installment aayegi |
| Pending documents | Document missing | Upload karein |
| Rejected | Reason dekho | Reapply next window |
FAQ — తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు
Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena ab bhi chal rahi hai? (జగనన్న విదేశీ విద్యా దీపన ఇంకా ఉందా?) Haan — naam badla, scheme same। Ab “NTR Videshi Vidya Deevena” — jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in।
Top 100 universities kaun si hain? MIT, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford etc। topuniversities.com → QS Rankings → Verify।
ITR nahi hai — apply ho sakta hai? Tahsildar income certificate + notarized affidavit with application। Portal instructions follow karein।
Paisa kab aayega? (డబ్బు ఎప్పుడు వస్తుంది?) 4 installments — I-94 → Sem 1 → Sem 2 → Final marksheet।
Helpline: 1902 | [email protected]
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Portal | jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in |
| QS Rankings | topuniversities.com |
| THE Rankings | timeshighereducation.com |
| ITR Download | incometax.gov.in |
| Helpline | 1902 |
Priya is completing her MS at MIT — AP government paid 100% fees.
Andhra Pradesh ke SC/ST/BC students — top university mein admission mila hai — jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in par August 1 se apply karein। జగనన్న / NTR విదేశీ విద్యా దీపన — మీ కలను నిజం చేయండి।
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