The newly elected TDP party in Andhra Pradesh has recently changed the names of a few schemes whose names were after the previous party’s name. Previously, the name of the NTR Vidyonnathi scheme was YSR Vidyonnathi, but it has now been changed by Chandrababu Naidu. There are a few more schemes whose names have been changed by the government. Today, we are going to discuss a scheme that is primarily designed for students who wish to pursue their higher education. But due to a lack of money, they are not able to continue.
The government provide the financial support of Rs 10000 to students so that they can buy the study materials, including books and other items which are for their need. They want to encourage education among the students. The scheme will cover the students from the SC, ST, and backward classes. Next, we are going to discuss how the student will get financial assistance under the scheme and what the eligibility criteria are.
NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme 2026
All the underprivileged students in Andhra Pradesh are eligible for the scheme,e and the government transfers the financial help directly to the bank accounts. The party help those students who are not financially stable and want to support their education. Due to a lack of financial resources, there are many students who are not able to continue their higher studies, so they fulfils the students’ dreams. The students will get coaching facilities. they covers the scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, and backward classes students for their civil service examination preparation.

The government select few students who will be selected. The students also get Rs 10000 financial help to buy books, study material and other items. This will help to reduce the financial burden on the students and support their careers. The student who will complete their coaching classes and course will get this amount after the full verification procedure by the institute. To check out the eligibility and the documents which are required to get Rs 10000 from the Andhra Pradesh, all students need to check out the details mentioned here.
Main Points Of the Scheme
| Scheme Name | Vidyonnathi Scheme |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Beneficiaries | Graduate Students |
| Financial Assistance | Rs 10,000 |
| Other Benefits | Free UPSC Coaching |
| Main Priority | SC, ST, and BC |
Benefits For Students
- The scheme provides benefits to the economically poor students.
- They include the student who belongs to the SC, ST and backward classes.
- The students will be assured of rupees 10000 in their bank account so that they can continue their studies.
- It will help to reduce the dropout rates among student after their 12th.
- They support the student to fulfil their dreams to become a civil Servant by providing the coaching facility for the preparation of competitive examinations.
- Student can make their career with support and financial assistance.
- They will provide amount in instalments to the bank account of beneficiary students.
- The first instalment will be transferred after the verification of the student by the coaching institute, and the second instalment will be given after the completion of the coaching course.
Eligibility Criteria
- The students of Andhra Pradesh permanent residents are eligible for the scheme.
- Those who will fulfil all the guidelines of the Andhra Pradesh have a higher chance of getting Rs 10,000.
- The annual income of the family should be low as per the criteria.
- They have set up a maximum income criterion of Rs 2 lakh per annum.
- The poor family students are eligible for the scheme.
- All students with a graduate or bachelor’s degree from a recognised Institute or university can apply for the scheme.
- The age criteria are between 21 to 37 years.
- Those who belong to backward classes have a maximum age limit is 35 years, and for SC and ST students, it is 37 years.
- Those who are disabled will get the maximum age limit of 42 years.
Who is not Eligible?
- The student who is already getting another scholarship is excluded from the scheme.
- The family whose annual income exceeds more than 2 lakh per annum are not eligible.
- Those who have already benefited under the scheme and received rupees 10000 are not eligible a second time for the scheme.
- The applicant whose parents govt. employess are not eligible for the scheme.
Documents Required
- Aadhar card of the applicant
- Residential proof certificate
- Graduation degree marksheet for all the years
- Income proof certificate
- caste certificate
Selection Procedure For Andhra Pradesh Vidyonnathi Scheme
The student for the NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme will be selected on the basis of the eligibility criteria mentioned above. The authorities will sanction rupees 10000 in their bank account only after they will full fill all the guidelines and rules for this scheme. They will make sure that only those students who are really in need and must belong to a family that is under financial crisis. students will apply on dedicated portal jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in..
They will select the student for the free coaching facilities for 9 to 12 months from the reputed Institute. After the completion of coaching, the student will get a stipend of RTs 10K to cover their expenses. The student will get coaching for the Civil Service Examination, both for prelims and mains. The coaching amount is directly transferred to the institute by the government to provide free coaching for the students.
All the selected candidates will get the information on their mobile numbers through a notification. And student will be allotted to the coaching institute based on their merit. The student will get the second instalment in their bank account only after the completion of the full coaching.
FAQ
Who launched the NTR Vidyonathi Initiative?
This is introduced by the Telugu Desam Party and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh.
How much is provided under the Andhra Pradesh Vidyonathi Scheme?
The government provide rupees 10000 financial assistance to the selected students.
Which communities are covered under the scheme?
They mainly covers the SC, ST, BC, minority, Kapu and the Brahmin communities under the scheme.
What is the educational qualification required for the applicant?
The minimum education qualification is a graduation or bachelor’s degree.