TS ePass Scholarship 2026 — Apply Online, Eligibility & Status | telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in

Ravi Kumar from Warangal — BC category — joined B.Tech. Annual fee: ₹85,000. His family income: ₹1.2 lakh per year. He had heard about TS ePass scholarship but wasn’t sure if he was eligible. He checked telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in. BC category, annual income below ₹1.5 lakh — eligible. Applied with income certificate, caste certificate, Aadhaar. Application submitted.

Scholarship approved — full tuition fee reimbursed. Plus maintenance allowance. “స్కాలర్‌షిప్ వల్ల చదువు ఆగలేదు।” (Because of the scholarship, my education did not stop.)

TS ePass (Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships) — Telangana Government’s official scholarship portal. SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority, and Disabled Welfare students pursuing Post-Matric education — fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance — all through telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in.


💡 Quick Answer: TS ePass Portal: 👉 telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in Who: SC / ST / BC / EBC / Minority / Disabled Welfare students What: Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance 2026 Mandatory: Income Certificate dated after April 1, 2026 Helpline: 040-23390228 | 1800-425-8933 (Toll Free)


2026 New Requirements — Mandatory: ✅ Income Certificate — must be dated after April 1, 2026 (from MeeSeva/MRO) ✅ 75% attendance mandatory every quarter ✅ Aadhaar-linked bank account — mandatory for DBT ✅ Fresh applications: August–September 2026 (after college admissions)


Who Is Eligible? — పాత్రత

Basic eligibility for all categories:

Condition Requirement
Residence Permanent resident of Telangana
Category SC / ST / BC / EBC / Minority / Disabled Welfare
Education Post-Matric (10th pass and above)
Institution Recognized college/university
Attendance Minimum 75% per quarter
Bank Account Aadhaar-linked account mandatory

Income Limits — Category-wise

Category Annual Family Income Limit
SC / ST Up to ₹2,00,000
BC / Minority (Urban) Up to ₹2,00,000
BC / Minority (Rural) Up to ₹1,50,000
EBC Up to ₹1,00,000
Disabled Welfare Up to ₹1,00,000

⚡ Income Certificate must be from MRO (Mandal Revenue Officer) or MeeSeva — dated after April 1, 2026 for 2026-27 applications.


Scholarship Amount — What You Get

Post-Matric Scholarship covers:

Component Details
Tuition Fee Full reimbursement — as per college fee
Maintenance Allowance Hosteller vs Day Scholar — varies by course
Study Tour Covered (if applicable)
Thesis / Project Covered for PG students

Maintenance Allowance (approximate):

Course Level Hosteller Day Scholar
Degree / PG ₹1,200/month ₹550/month
Professional (Engg/Medical) ₹1,200/month ₹550/month

⚡ Exact amounts — check telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in → Scholarship details → Your category and course.


Documents Required — అవసరమైన పత్రాలు

Document Details
Aadhaar Card Student’s Aadhaar
Income Certificate Dated after April 1, 2026 — from MRO/MeeSeva
Caste Certificate SC/ST/BC/EBC — from competent authority
Previous Marks Memo SSC / Intermediate marksheet
College Admission Proof Fee receipt + admission letter
Bank Passbook Aadhaar-linked account
Passport size photo Recent
Residential Certificate Telangana domicile

Fresh Application — Step by Step

Step 1: 👉 telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in

Step 2: Homepage → Look for your scholarship type:

  • Post-Matric Scholarships — most common
  • Pre-Matric Scholarships
  • Overseas Scholarship (Minority)

Step 3: Click “Fresh Application”

Step 4: Enter Aadhaar number → OTP verify

Step 5: Fill application form:

  • Personal details — name, DOB, category
  • Parent/Guardian details
  • Family income details
  • Academic details — institution, course, year
  • Bank account details (IFSC + account number)

Step 6: Upload all documents (scanned clearly)

Step 7: Review all details → Submit

Step 8: Note Application ID → Download acknowledgement

Apply from laptop/desktop — mobile sometimes hangs during document upload step.


Renewal Application

Already received scholarship last year?

Step 1: telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in → “Renewal Application”

Step 2: Login with previous Application ID + Date of Birth

Step 3: Update details:

  • Current year admission
  • Updated marks memo (no backlogs required)
  • Fresh income certificate (April 1, 2026 or later)
  • Updated bank details (if changed)

Step 4: Submit → Track status

No backlogs — renewal requires passing all previous year papers. Backlog = ineligible for renewal.


Status Check — దరఖాస్తు స్థితి

Step 1: telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in → “Application Status” or “Know Your Application Status”

Step 2: Enter:

  • Application ID (from acknowledgement)
  • OR Aadhaar Number
  • Date of Birth

Step 3: Submit → Status displayed

Status Meanings:

Status Telugu Meaning Action
Submitted సమర్పించబడింది Received by system Wait for verification
Pending at Institution సంస్థ వద్ద పెండింగ్ College verifying Follow up with college
Pending at District జిల్లా వద్ద పెండింగ్ District office check Wait
Approved ఆమోదించబడింది ✅ Sanctioned Payment processing
Payment Processed చెల్లింపు పూర్తి ✅ Sent to bank Check bank account
Rejected తిరస్కరించబడింది Issue found Check reason → Fix → Reapply

Application Timeline — 2026-27

Event Timeline
Fresh Applications Open August–September 2026
Renewal Applications August–September 2026
Income Certificate Get after April 1, 2026
Attendance Requirement 75% per quarter — maintain throughout
Payment Processing 2-4 months after approval typically

Don’t wait — apply as soon as portal opens in August. Last-week rush = server slow.


Common Issues and Solutions

Issue 1: Income certificate not accepted Certificate must be dated after April 1, 2026. Old certificates = rejected. Get fresh from MeeSeva.

Issue 2: Application stuck at “Pending at Institution” College must verify and forward. Visit college welfare officer — remind them to process your application.

Issue 3: Bank account rejection Account must be Aadhaar-linked. Visit bank with Aadhaar — request Aadhaar seeding. Takes 2-3 days.

Issue 4: Name mismatch Name on Aadhaar must match name in college records and bank account exactly. Any mismatch = rejection.

Issue 5: Server slow during application Apply early morning (6-9 AM). Avoid last dates. Use laptop + stable internet.


Official Links

Service Link / Contact
TS ePass Portal telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in
Telangana BC Welfare bcwelfare.telangana.gov.in
SC Development scdctelangana.gov.in
Helpline 040-23390228
Toll Free 1800-425-8933

Frequently Asked Questions

TS ePass scholarship 2026 kaise apply karein? (స్కాలర్‌షిప్ ఎలా దరఖాస్తు చేయాలి?) telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in → Fresh Application → Aadhaar OTP → Form fill → Documents upload → Submit → Application ID note karein.

Income certificate kab ki chahiye? April 1, 2026 ke baad ki date wali certificate mandatory hai 2026-27 applications ke liye. MeeSeva ya MRO se lein.

75% attendance kyon zaroori hai? Quarterly attendance 75% se kam hone par scholarship payment ruk sakti hai. Har quarter attendance maintain karein.

Status check kaise karein? (స్థితి ఎలా తెలుసుకోవాలి?) telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in → Application Status → Application ID ya Aadhaar + DOB → Submit.

Fresh applications kab se shuru hongi? Typically August–September mein — college admissions ke baad. telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in check karte rahein.

Renewal ke liye backlog allowed hai? Nahi — renewal ke liye sab previous year papers pass hone chahiye. Backlog = renewal ineligible.


Final Note

Ravi Kumar — BC category, ₹85,000 fee reimbursed. Maintenance allowance bhi. B.Tech complete.

“స్కాలర్‌షిప్ వల్ల చదువు ఆగలేదు।” (Because of the scholarship, my education did not stop.)

If you are an SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority/Disabled Welfare student in Telangana:

  1. Get Income Certificate — after April 1, 2026 — from MeeSeva
  2. telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in → Apply from August 2026
  3. Maintain 75% attendance every quarter
  4. Aadhaar-linked bank account — verify before applying
  5. Track status → telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in → Application Status

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