Telangana’s ePASS post-matric scholarship pays your tuition fee to the college (RTF) and a monthly maintenance amount (MTF) to you: ₹1,500 a month in a college hostel for engineering/medicine/PG, ₹650 for day scholars, down to ₹750 / ₹500 for Intermediate. Family income must be within ₹2.5 lakh (SC), ₹2 lakh (ST), ₹1.5 lakh rural / ₹2 lakh urban (BC, EBC, Minority) or ₹1 lakh (Disabled). The rates and limits below are copied from the official ePASS site (telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in) on 29 October 2026.
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Income limits (official)
| Category | Family income limit a year |
|---|---|
| SC | ₹2,50,000 |
| ST | ₹2,00,000 |
| BC, EBC, Minority (rural) | ₹1,50,000 |
| BC, EBC, Minority (urban) | ₹2,00,000 |
| Disabled (DW) | ₹1,00,000 |
Maintenance (MTF) per month (G.O.Ms.32, 2017)
| Group | Courses | College-attached hostel | Day scholar |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Engineering, Medicine, MBA, MCA, CPL | ₹1,500 | ₹650 |
| II | PG, M.Phil, PhD, CA, Polytechnic, GNM | ₹1,500 | ₹650 |
| III | Degree | ₹1,000 | ₹500 |
| IV | Intermediate, ITI, Vocational, MPHW | ₹750 | ₹500 |
Students in college hostels run by the welfare departments get a uniform ₹1,500 a month for all groups. MTF is paid for the months of the academic year (usually 10*) by DBT to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
Fee reimbursement (RTF)
- RTF covers non-refundable fees fixed by the university / AFRC; the official site says it ranges from ₹850 (Intermediate) to ₹6,90,000 (medical) a year.
- SC and ST students in convener-quota seats get the full fee.
- For BC, EBC and Minority students in professional courses, full fee is paid only up to a rank limit; above it a fixed amount (₹35,000 for engineering is widely reported)*.
- From 2026-27 the state is reported to credit RTF and MTF to the student’s account, which the student then pays to the college*.
Who is not eligible (official list)
- Students of categories other than SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority and Disabled.
- Part-time, online and correspondence courses; open university and distance courses (for BC, EBC, DW).
- Management quota, sponsored seats and spot admissions; category-B seats in MBBS/BDS for BC/EBC/DW.
- EBC students in Intermediate (except Corporate College Admissions scheme).
- Students already taking another stipend/scholarship, or repeating the same level of course.
Common rejection reasons
- Wrong caste or income details, or certificates not uploaded.
- Wrong course / year of study.
- Hard copy of the application not submitted to the college.
- Discontinued or detained students (for renewals); attendance below 75%.
How to apply and check status
- Get caste and income certificates (MeeSeva) and seed Aadhaar with your bank account (NPCI).
- Apply on telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in → Post Matric Scholarships → Fresh Registration (or Renewal) with SSC hall ticket number.
- Submit the printout and certificates to the college; the college verifies online.
- Status: “Know your application status” on the same site with the application number and SSC details; helpline 040-23390228.
TS ePASS: frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for TS ePASS? SC ₹2.5 lakh, ST ₹2 lakh, BC/EBC/Minority ₹1.5 lakh (rural) or ₹2 lakh (urban), Disabled ₹1 lakh a year.
How much MTF do engineering students get? ₹1,500 a month in a college-attached hostel and ₹650 a month as a day scholar.
Do EBC students get maintenance? EBC students generally get only tuition fee reimbursement*, and EBC Intermediate students are not eligible.
Can management quota students get ePASS? No. Management quota, sponsored and spot admission seats are not eligible.
How do I check TS ePASS status? On telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in use “Know your application status” with your application ID and SSC hall ticket details.
Sources (checked 29 October 2026): telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in pages “Who are Eligible”, “Scholarships Offered”, “Scholarships” (G.O.Ms.32 SW 2017 MTF table, G.O.Ms.60 SW 2011 income limits), “Reasons for Rejection” (read on 29 Oct 2026); BC rank cap and 2026-27 DBT from news*.
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