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