Sarkari Yojana

Bharati Scheme for Master’s Degree Overseas

Andhra Pradesh
Quick Summary: Brahmin students from Andhra Pradesh admitted to overseas master's programmes can receive one-time aid of ₹5,00,000/- for 11 to 18 month courses or ₹10,00,000/- for programmes of at least 18 months, if family income is up to ₹6,00,000/-.

About Bharati Scheme for Master’s Degree Overseas

For the year 2019-20, the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC), an undertaking of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, is offering the “Bharati Scheme for Master’s Degree Overseas” (BS-MDO) to Brahmin students from Andhra Pradesh. Selected candidates are released a specified sum as one-time financial assistance. Students from all 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh can apply.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Bharati Scheme for Master’s Degree Overseas, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The student and his/her parents must be from…

The student and his/her parents must be from the Brahmin community.

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The student's parents must be residents of Andhra…

The student's parents must be residents of Andhra Pradesh.

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Yearly income of the parents/guardians must not go…

Yearly income of the parents/guardians must not go beyond ₹6,00,000/-.

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During 2019-20, the student must have secured admission…

During 2019-20, the student must have secured admission to a master's degree course overseas lasting at least 12 months at a reputed institution, OR must be in the final year of a PEC course overseas run in collaboration with an Indian university/institute.

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Students who have already received this benefit before…

Students who have already received this benefit before cannot apply again.

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The student must not have taken any money…

The student must not have taken any money for the same purpose from another government scheme.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Bharati Scheme for Master’s Degree Overseas provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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For any course abroad lasting 11 to 18…

For any course abroad lasting 11 to 18 months: ₹5,00,000/-.

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For a Master’s Degree Programme abroad lasting at…

For a Master’s Degree Programme abroad lasting at least 18 months: ₹10,00,000/-.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The student's Aadhaar card

The student's Aadhaar card.

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The student's certificate of caste

The student's certificate of caste.

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Certificate of income issued through MeeSeva

Certificate of income issued through MeeSeva.

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Senior Secondary Certificate together with the certificate of…

Senior Secondary Certificate together with the certificate of the qualifying degree.

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Passbook of an SB account with Andhra Bank…

Passbook of an SB account with Andhra Bank or State Bank of India, held in the applicant's own name.

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A passport-size photo saved as jpeg, no larger…

A passport-size photo saved as jpeg, no larger than 50 kb.

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Evidence of admission and of fees paid for…

Evidence of admission and of fees paid for a Master’s Degree Course Overseas at a reputed institution, OR, for a Final year PEC course abroad, the letter of collaboration between the two universities/ institutes.

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Passport, VISA, Air Ticket and Form –i20 (or…

Passport, VISA, Air Ticket and Form –i20 (or its equivalent), combined into one PDF.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Bharati Scheme for Master’s Degree Overseas through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Registration

Step-01: Go online to the official ABC site and select Scheme.

Step-02: Under the overseas master's scheme name, choose "Registration".

Step-03: Complete the form by furnishing details such as:

Personal Details: name, address of residence, Aadhaar no, ration card no, bank details, etc
Upload: photo, signature and details of certificates
Documents: Birth Certificate, Residential Certificate, Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Bank Passbook, etc
Once everything is in place, "Submit" the form.

Step-04: A reference number is handed out after the application is submitted.

Check Application Status:

Step-01: Tap the "Services" link in the menu and open "Know your status".

Step-02: Enter the Reference, Mobile or Aadhaar Card Number to fetch the status.

Step-03: Select the "Financial Year" and view the details.

Download the Acknowledgement slip:

Step-01: Go online to the official ABC site and select Scheme.

Step-02: Choose "Acknowledgement Slip" listed for this scheme.

Step-03: Type in the Aadhaar Card Number and select the "Scheme".

Step-04: Click "Submit" to download.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References