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Ap Jagananna Education Benefits — Calculations & Slabs for FY 2026-27

Check whether you qualify for AP Jagananna Vidya Deevena, Vasathi Deevena, or Zero-Interest Loan benefits under the 2025-26 norms set by the Andhra Pradesh government.

Last verified: June 2026 | Source: jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in

1. Application Parameters

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Thalliki Vandanam scheme in Andhra Pradesh?

Thalliki Vandanam is the flagship school education scheme of the current TDP-led government. It provides ₹15,000 per annum to mothers of school-going children (Class 1 to 12) from low-income families, with ₹2,000 deducted for school maintenance, transferring a net of ₹13,000.

What are the rules for post-matric scholarships on the Jnanabhumi portal?

The post-matric scheme covers 100% of the tuition fee reimbursement (RTF) and provides a maintenance fee (MTF) to support food and hostel costs for SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu, and Minority students whose family income is under ₹2,50,000 per year.

Are there school attendance rules to receive Thalliki Vandanam?

Yes. Students must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance during the academic year to qualify for the annual cash transfer to the mother's bank account. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

How are electricity consumption and land ownership checked for AP scholarships?

Families consuming more than 300 units of electricity per month or owning more than 10 acres of wet land / 25 acres of dry land are generally excluded from both school and college scholarship schemes. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Where can I verify the source data for this calculator?

You can verify the values against the official notifications listed in our data sources section at the bottom of the page.

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About This Calculator

Target Audience: Salaried taxpayers, investors & retirees planning Indian tax & wealth growth

What Does This Calculator Do?

This educational benefits finder checks your eligibility and calculates payment amounts across school and higher education welfare schemes under the Andhra Pradesh government. It evaluates benefits under Thalliki Vandanam, Post-Matric Scholarships (Jnanabhumi fee reimbursement), and hostel maintenance allowances for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27.

How to Use It

  1. AP Domicile: Confirm permanent residency in Andhra Pradesh.
  2. Current Level of Study: Select from School (Class 1-10), Intermediate (Class 11-12), ITI/Polytechnic, or College UG/PG.
  3. Annual Family Income: Input the total gross annual income of your parents.
  4. Marks & Attendance: Enter your school/college attendance percentage (requires 75% for release) and academic marks percentage.
  5. Caste Category: Select SC, ST, OBC, EBC, Kapu, or General to apply category-specific fee waivers.

The Logic Explained Simply

  • Thalliki Vandanam Scheme: Replaces Amma Vodi. Provides ₹15,000 per year to the mother of school-going children (Class 1-12) from BPL families, subject to a minimum of 75% student attendance. A statutory ₹2,000 deduction is made for school maintenance, resulting in a net cash transfer of ₹13,000.
  • Jnanabhumi Post-Matric Scholarship: Provides 100% tuition fee reimbursement for SC, ST, BC, EBC, and Kapu students pursuing professional college courses (B.Tech, MBA, MCA, Medicine, etc.) whose family income is <= ₹2,50,000 per year.
  • Vasathi Deevena (Hostel Allowance): Provides hostel and mess maintenance allowances up to ₹20,000/year for professional degree students, ₹15,000/year for polytechnic, and ₹10,000/year for ITI students.

Real-World Calculation Breakdown

A student in Andhra Pradesh is pursuing a B.Tech degree at a self-financed college. Their family holds a BPL Rice Card:

  • Income Check: Family income is ₹1,80,000 (Eligible, under the ₹2,50,000 post-matric ceiling).
  • Academic Setup: Registered 78% attendance in the semester (Eligible, above the 75% attendance rule).
  • Verdict: Eligible.
  • Scholarship Payout: Unlocks 100% Tuition Fee Reimbursement (paid directly to the college) + ₹20,000 per year Vasathi Deevena hostel allowance (transferred to the mother's account in two equal installments).

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