TS ePASS Scholarship Telangana 2026 — 7 Lakh SC/ST/BC Students | epass.cgg.gov.in

What is TS ePASS Scholarship?

Telangana ePASS (Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships) is a comprehensive scholarship portal managing post-matric scholarships for SC, ST, BC, EBC, Disabled, and Minority students in Telangana. Over 7 lakh students benefit annually. The scheme covers maintenance allowance (hostel and day scholar rates), tuition fee reimbursement, and study tour charges. All disbursement is done via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Apply at epass.cgg.gov.in every year at the start of academic session.

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Post-matric scholarship: maintenance allowance (Rs 550-1,200/month) + full tuition fee reimbursement for SC/ST/BC/Minority students. The scheme was launched in 2007 and is implemented by the Government of Telangana.

Who is Eligible for TS ePASS Scholarship?

• ✓ SC/ST students: annual family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh
• ✓ BC/EBC students: annual family income up to Rs 1.5 lakh
• ✓ Minority students (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Zoroastrian): income up to Rs 2 lakh
• ✓ Disabled students: income up to Rs 2.5 lakh
• ✓ Must be a domicile of Telangana
• ✓ Pursuing post-matriculation courses (Class 11 onwards) in government-recognised institutions

Documents Required for TS ePASS Scholarship

How to Apply for TS ePASS Scholarship Online?

1. 1Visit epass.cgg.gov.in → New Registration (fresh students) or Login (renewals)
2. 2Enter Aadhaar number and mobile for OTP-based registration
3. 3Fill scholarship application: category, course, institution, income details
4. 4Upload documents: caste cert, income cert, bonafide cert, bank passbook
5. 5Submit — get application reference number
6. 6Institution verifies and forwards to District Welfare Officer
7. 7Track status: epass.cgg.gov.in → Application Status

Frequently Asked Questions — TS ePASS Scholarship