TS BC ePass Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Telangana BC/OBC ePass Scholarship 2026 — Full Fee + Maintenance for Backward Class Students |
| State | Telangana (तेलंगाना) |
| Launched By | Government of Telangana |
| Launch Year | 2008 |
| Benefit | Full tuition fee reimbursement + ₹500–₹1,200/month maintenance — BC/OBC/EBC students |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 19 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://epass.cgg.gov.in |
What is TS BC ePass Scholarship?
For students from Telangana's backward and disadvantaged communities, ePass is the single window that keeps education affordable. Short for Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships, the portal lets BC, OBC, EBC, SC, ST and Minority students claim two things at once — full reimbursement of their tuition fee and a monthly maintenance allowance to cover everyday study costs. It spans the whole education ladder, from Class 1 right up to PhD, as long as the student is enrolled in a recognised institution. The welfare departments behind the scheme verify the student's caste and income credentials, then route the money to the student's own bank account, with the application moving step by step from institution check to district verification and finally a DBT credit.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Full tuition fee reimbursement + ₹500–₹1,200/month maintenance — BC/OBC/EBC students. The scheme was launched in 2008 and is implemented by the Government of Telangana.
తెలంగాణ ePass (Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships) BC, OBC, EBC, SC, ST మరియు మైనారిటీ విద్యార్థులకు పూర్తి ట్యూషన్ ఫీజు రీయింబర్స్మెంట్ మరియు నెలకు ₹500-₹1,200 నిర్వహణ భత్యం అందిస్తుంది. epass.cgg.gov.in పోర్టల్లో దరఖాస్తు చేయవచ్చు.
📌 फायदा: పూర్తి ట్యూషన్ ఫీజు + ₹500-₹1,200/నెల నిర్వహణ భత్యం — BC/OBC/EBC విద్యార్థులకు
पात्रता:
తెలంగాణ BC/OBC/EBC/SC/ST విద్యార్థి, కుటుంబ ఆదాయం ₹2 లక్ష కంటే తక్కువ (BC/OBC), గుర్తింపు పొందిన సంస్థలో చదువుతున్నది.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
epass.cgg.gov.in లో నమోదు చేసుకోండి. కులం ధృవీకరణ పత్రం, ఆదాయ ధృవీకరణ పత్రం, ఫీజు రసీదు మరియు బ్యాంక్ పాస్బుక్ అప్లోడ్ చేయండి.
Benefits of TS BC ePass Scholarship
✅ Full tuition fee reimbursement + ₹500–₹1,200/month maintenance — BC/OBC/EBC students
पूरी ट्यूशन फीस + ₹500-₹1,200/माह रखरखाव — BC/OBC/EBC/SC/ST छात्र — कक्षा 1 से PhD
Who is Eligible for TS BC ePass Scholarship?
- ✓ Telangana domicile student — BC, OBC, EBC, SC, ST, or Minority
- ✓ Studying in recognised school/college/university in Telangana or outside
- ✓ Annual family income: BC/OBC/EBC below ₹2 lakh; SC/ST below ₹2.5 lakh
- ✓ Not availing any other scholarship for same course/year
- ✓ Regular full-time student
Documents Required for TS BC ePass Scholarship
How to Apply for TS BC ePass Scholarship Online?
- 1Visit the official portal: https://epass.cgg.gov.in
- 2Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 3Fill in the application form with personal and bank details
- 4Upload required documents
- 5Submit the application and note down the reference number
- 6Track application status on the official portal
Official Government Portal — Telangana
Apply directly on the official Telangana government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 Apply at epass.cgg.gov.inReal-Life Examples — Are You Eligible for TS BC ePass Scholarship?
Find the profile closest to your situation to quickly check whether you qualify:
Srinivas, a Telangana-domicile BC student in a recognised Telangana degree college, family income ₹1.5 lakh, regular full-time
Eligible — Telangana BC student within the ₹2 lakh BC/OBC income limit studying full-time in a recognised institution
Lavanya, an SC student with Telangana domicile studying outside the state, family income ₹2.2 lakh
Eligible — the scheme allows recognised institutions outside Telangana, and she is within the ₹2.5 lakh SC/ST income limit
Imran, a Minority-community Telangana student in a recognised college, family income ₹1.8 lakh, not holding another scholarship
Eligible — Minority students are covered and he meets the income and single-scholarship conditions
Karthik, a Telangana BC student whose family income is ₹2.5 lakh per year
Not eligible — for BC/OBC/EBC the income must be below ₹2 lakh, which his family exceeds
Pooja, a student domiciled in another state studying in Telangana
Not eligible — the applicant must be a Telangana-domicile student
Vijay, who is already drawing another scholarship for the same course and year
Not eligible — a student must not avail any other scholarship for the same course/year
Examples are illustrative — always confirm against the official eligibility criteria before applying.
Common Mistakes — Why TS BC ePass Scholarship Applications Get Rejected
- ✗Income Certificate above the limit — BC/OBC/EBC must be below ₹2 lakh and SC/ST below ₹2.5 lakh per year.
- ✗Missing the Telangana domicile certificate, so the state-residency condition cannot be confirmed on ePass.
- ✗Institution not completing the bonafide/verification step — the application stalls at the 'Institution Verified' stage.
- ✗Bank passbook not in the student's own name, which blocks the DBT of fees and maintenance.
- ✗Caste Certificate (BC/OBC/SC/ST) or fee receipt missing, so the claim cannot be processed.
Insider Tips for TS BC ePass Scholarship
- →Apply free on the official Telangana ePass portal epass.cgg.gov.in — register and upload documents yourself; never pay an agent.
- →Keep your Telangana domicile certificate, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, institution bonafide, fee receipt and own-name bank passbook ready before starting.
- →Push your college to complete its bonafide verification quickly — on ePass the flow moves Submitted → Institution Verified → District Verified → Payment Processed → DBT Credited.
- →Track your application on epass.cgg.gov.in under 'Track Application Status' using your application ID and the last 4 digits of Aadhaar.
- →Confirm which income limit applies to you — BC/OBC/EBC (₹2 lakh) vs SC/ST (₹2.5 lakh) — and get the certificate accordingly to avoid rejection.
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