What you get
- Fees: Fees shall be payable in two installments as follows: | • Instalment-I: An amount of ₹10.00 Lakhs or the actual fee (whichever is less) shall be payable to the Students upon production of the landing permit/1-94 Card (Immigration Card); | • Instalment-II: An amount of ₹10.00 Lakhs of the actual fee (whichever is less) shall be payable to the Students upon production of the 1st Semester Results. | - The assistance amount will be sanctioned to the individual towards fees and living expenses by way of a grant subject to his / her joining the course, which shall be issued to the candidates selected by the Selection Committee. The sanction proceedings can be made use of by the candidates for obtaining a Visa from the respective Embassy. | - The student shall be eligible for an educational loan from any Nationalized Bank at prevailing rates of interest. | - The awardees are permitted to supplement their prescribed allowances by undertaking a Research/Teaching Assistantship. | - One-way ticket fare shall be paid to the selected candidates.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
When was this scheme launched?
The scheme was launched in the year 2015-16.
Which department is implementing this scheme?
Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Telangana
What is the scholarship amount given to the eligible students?
The scholarship amount will be up to [?]20 lakhs or as per admission letter, whichever is less.
Who is eligible for scheme?
The applicant who belongs to the minority community can apply for this scheme.
What is the age criterion under the scheme?
The qualifying upper age limit for applicants for the scheme should not exceed 35 years as of 1st July of the year.
Is this scheme only for the minority communities?
Yes, this scheme is only for the students of minority communities.
How many children in a family can avail of the benefit of the scheme?
Only one child from a family is eligible for the scheme.
How many times can benefits of scholarship be availed under the scheme?
The individual can be awarded only once in a lifetime.
What is the income criterion to avail of the benefits of the scheme?
Family income should be less than [?]5 lakhs per annum from all sources.
What is the educational qualification required to apply under the scheme?
For Post Graduate Course: 60% marks or equivalent grade and for Ph.D. Courses: 60% marks or equivalent grade in P.G. course.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Telangana?
Yes, the applicant should be a resident of Telangana.
Which are the eligible countries to apply for higher education?
USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, France and South Korea
How can an applicant avail of the benefits of the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant can submit the application form through "Telangana ePASS" website. https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/OverseasLinks.do