Hyderabad’s Ravi Kumar — BC category — dreamed of MS from University of Texas. Family income ₹3.5 lakh/year. Fees = ₹25 lakh. Impossible budget. His professor told him about Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi. He applied on telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in — scored 315 in GRE — got selected. First installment ₹10 lakh on landing in USA. Second installment ₹10 lakh after first semester.
Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi (MJPOVN) — Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Telangana. ₹20 lakh scholarship for BC and EBC students to pursue postgraduate studies abroad. 300 seats/year. 10 eligible countries. One-way air ticket + visa fee reimbursement included.
Official Portal: 👉 telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in
💡 Quick Answer (త్వరిత సమాధానం): Amount: ₹20 lakh (2 installments of ₹10 lakh each) For: BC + EBC students — Telangana residents Seats: 300/year (285 BC + 15 EBC) Apply: telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in → Overseas Scholarship Services Extra: One-way air ticket + Visa fee reimbursed Helpline: 040-23392368 | bcwelfare.telangana.gov.in
⚠️ Telangana vs Maharashtra — Confusion Clear!
Search mein “Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Overseas Scholarship” = 2 different schemes:
| Telangana MJPOVN | Maharashtra MahaJyoti | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Telangana | Maharashtra |
| For | BC/EBC overseas education | OBC/NT/SBC online courses |
| Amount | ₹20 lakh | ₹10,000-25,000 (online courses) |
| Portal | telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in | mahajyoti.org.in |
This article = Telangana MJPOVN — overseas ₹20 lakh scheme।
Scholarship Amount & Benefits
What you get:
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| 1st Installment | ₹10 lakh — on VISA stamping + I-94 + boarding pass |
| 2nd Installment | ₹10 lakh — after 1st semester results |
| Air Ticket | One-way economy class ticket (reimbursed) |
| Visa Fee | Reimbursed |
| Research Assistantship | Allowed — supplement income |
| Bank Loan | Educational loan ₹10 lakh from nationalized bank available |
Eligibility — అర్హత
Must qualify ALL conditions:
- ✅ Telangana permanent resident — domicile certificate
- ✅ BC (Backward Classes) or EBC category
- ✅ Age: 35 years or below as on July 1 of application year
- ✅ Minimum 60% marks in qualifying degree
- ✅ Annual family income ≤ ₹5 lakh from all sources
- ✅ Valid GRE/GMAT score (for engineering/management)
- ✅ Valid TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score (English proficiency)
- ✅ Admission letter from eligible foreign university
- ✅ Valid passport
- ✅ COE/I-20/CAS letter from university
Not eligible:
- ❌ Only one child per family — second child cannot apply
- ❌ Already received this scholarship once (lifetime limit)
- ❌ Family income > ₹5 lakh
- ❌ Age above 35
Eligible Countries — 10 Only
Studies must be in one of these 10 countries:
| # | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | USA |
| 2 | UK |
| 3 | Australia |
| 4 | Canada |
| 5 | Singapore |
| 6 | Germany |
| 7 | New Zealand |
| 8 | Japan |
| 9 | France |
| 10 | South Korea |
Studies in any other country = not eligible।
Eligible Courses
- ✅ Postgraduate (PG/MS/MBA) — all fields
- ✅ PhD programs
- ✅ Engineering, Management, Pure Sciences
- ✅ Agriculture Sciences, Medicine & Nursing
- ✅ Social Sciences, Humanities
Seats Distribution
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| BC (Backward Classes) | 285 |
| EBC (Economically Backward) | 15 |
| Girls quota | 33% of total |
| Total | 300 |
Apply — Step by Step
Step 1: telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in open karein
Step 2: Scroll down → “Overseas Scholarship Services” section
Step 3: “Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi for BC and EBC Students” find karein
Step 4: “Registration” click karein
Step 5: Application form fill karein:
- Personal details — name, DOB, Aadhaar
- Category — BC/EBC
- Academic details — degree, marks, CGPA
- GRE/GMAT + TOEFL/IELTS scores
- University details — name, country, course
- Bank account details
- Family income details
Step 6: Documents upload karein (list below)
Step 7: Submit → Print acknowledgement + E-pass ID note karein
Step 8: Documents verification → Interview (shortlisted candidates)
Documents Required — అవసరమైన పత్రాలు
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Mandatory |
| Caste Certificate | BC/EBC — Telangana issued |
| Domicile Certificate | Telangana permanent resident |
| Income Certificate | ≤ ₹5 lakh annual family |
| Qualifying Degree | Graduation certificate + marksheets |
| GRE/GMAT Score | Valid score card |
| TOEFL/IELTS Score | Valid score card |
| University Admission Letter | Official offer letter |
| I-20 / COE / CAS | Course confirmation from university |
| Passport | Valid |
| Bank Passbook | Nationalized bank account |
| Passport Photo | Recent |
Selection Process
Step 1: Shortlisting — Academic merit + GRE/GMAT + income
Step 2: Interview — Backward Classes Welfare Department panel
Step 3: Final Selection — Merit + interview performance
Step 4: Award Letter — Official from BCW Department
Step 5: 1st Installment — After VISA + landing in destination country
Status Check — దరఖాస్తు స్థితి
Step 1: telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in → “Overseas Scholarship Services”
Step 2: Login → “Application Status”
Step 3: E-pass ID enter karein → Status dekhen
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Submitted | Application received |
| Under Verification | Documents being checked |
| Shortlisted | Interview call coming |
| Selected ✅ | Scholarship awarded |
| Not Selected | Merit list mein nahi |
FAQ — తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు
Mahatma Jyothiba Phule scholarship 2026 kab milegi? (మహాత్మా జ్యోతిబా ఫూలే స్కాలర్షిప్ 2026 ఎప్పుడు?) Annual — application window usually July-October। telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in watch karein।
Amount ek baar milega ya installments mein? (మొత్తం ఒకేసారి ఇస్తారా?) 2 installments — ₹10L on landing + ₹10L after 1st semester।
Family ka ek se zyada bachcha apply kar sakta hai? Nahi — only one child per family eligible।
GRE/GMAT mandatory hai? Haan — valid GRE/GMAT + TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score mandatory।
Helpline: 040-23392368 | bcwelfare.telangana.gov.in
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Portal | telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in |
| BCW Department | bcwelfare.telangana.gov.in |
| Helpline | 040-23392368 |
Ravi Kumar’s MS at University of Texas — funded by Telangana government. First in family to study abroad.
Telangana BC/EBC students — telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in par apply karein। మీ కలలు నిజం చేసుకోండి।
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