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Telangana Overseas Scholarship: Vidya Nidhi Schemes Explained
Telangana runs overseas scholarships of up to ₹20 lakh for students from SC, ST, BC, EBC and minority communities going abroad for a master's or PhD. Applications open twice a year on the ePASS portal.
- Up to ₹20 lakh
- SC, ST, BC, EBC, minorities
- Apply on Telangana ePASS
- Spring and fall windows
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Telangana Overseas Scholarship: Vidya Nidhi Schemes Explained
The Telangana government's overseas schemes — Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi (SC and ST), Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi (BC and EBC) and the Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship for minorities — give up to ₹20 lakh towards a master's or PhD abroad, paid in instalments by direct benefit transfer. You apply on telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in after receiving an admission offer. Notices typically set a family income limit, minimum marks, an age limit and valid GRE/GMAT and English test scores, and list approved countries. Seat numbers and dates change every round.
Official sources: Telangana ePASS — overseas scholarships
At a glance (check each round's notice)
- Amount
- Up to ₹20 lakh, paid in instalments
- Schemes
- Ambedkar (SC/ST), Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (BC/EBC), CM's Overseas (minorities)
- Courses
- Master's and PhD at universities in approved countries
- Where to apply
- Telangana ePASS portal
- When
- Separate windows for spring and fall intakes
- Caste and income certificates issued by MeeSeva
- Aadhaar, Telangana residence (nativity) certificate and passport
- Class 10, intermediate and degree marksheets
- GRE/GMAT and IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scorecards, as the notice requires
- Admission offer letter from the foreign university
- Bank account details in the student's name
Timing
Fitting the scheme into your plan
- 01
Apply to universities first
Notices ask for an admission offer, so apply early in the cycle to have it before the window.
- 02
Watch for the notice
Each department publishes dates and eligibility on ePASS; windows can be short.
- 03
Arrange bridge funding
The award is usually paid after you join, so arrange a loan or family funds for fees and proof of funds.
FAQs
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Up to ₹20 lakh per student under the main Overseas Vidya Nidhi schemes, paid in instalments. Check the current notice for what it covers.
Yes. Many students take a loan for the gap between the full cost and the scholarship, and to show proof of funds before the award is paid.
Yes, applicants must meet Telangana residence and category conditions. Students from other states should check their own state's schemes and the central NOS.
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