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Adikavi Nannaya University Scholarships Details

Adikavi Nannaya University Scholarships & Eligibility

Adikavi Nannaya University, East Godavari – Scholarships

Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU) in Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, provides multiple scholarship schemes primarily through state government initiatives to support meritorious and economically weaker students across UG, PG, engineering, and diploma programs. These aids cover tuition, hostel fees, and stipends, with Jagananna schemes forming the core, disbursed via direct benefit transfer (DBT) upon verification. Over INR 40 crore in scholarships were distributed in recent years, emphasizing 75% attendance and no government employee parentage for maximum benefits.

Types of Scholarships

  • Key offerings include Jagananna Vidya Deevena (JVD/RTF) for tuition fee reimbursement and Jagananna Vasathi Deevena (MTF) for hostel/mess expenses, targeting SC/ST/BC/EWS students.
  • Post-Matric Scholarships from AP Social Welfare cover full fees for eligible castes; Vidyadhan and Jio Scholarships add merit-based support up to INR 20,000 annually.
  • Engineering students access AP EAMCET fee reimbursement (up to 75% for BC/SC/ST below INR 2 lakh family income), while PG aids like NANNAYACET scholarships offer INR 5,000-10,000 stipends.

Scholarship Name

Coverage Amount (Annual Est.)

Target Groups

Jagananna Vidya Deevena

Up to 75% tuition (INR 35,000 for BTech)

SC/ST/BC/EWS, < INR 2L income

Jagananna Vasathi Deevena

Hostel/mess (INR 30,000)

Same as above

Post-Matric (AP Govt)

Full fees + maintenance

SC/ST/OC minorities

Merit-cum-Means (Vidyadhan)

INR 10,000-20,000

Top 10% scorers, low income

EAMCET Fee Reimbursement

50-100% fees

Rank-based, reserved categories

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be AP domiciled, enrolled full-time at AKNU with 75% attendance, family income under INR 2-2.5 lakhs (relaxed for SC/ST), and not from govt. employee families.
  • Merit thresholds apply: 50%+ in qualifying exam for general, 45% for reserved; EAMCET/PGCET rank holders prioritize engineering/PG reimbursements.
  • Exclusions cover NRI/private fee payers; renewals need prior year promotion without arrears.

Application Process

  • Applications open post-admission via Jnanabhumi portal (jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in), requiring Aadhaar-linked registration, fee receipt upload, income/caste certificates, and bank details.
  • University verifies via Directorate of Admissions; DBT credits within 30-45 days of approval (e.g., January-June cycle for 2026).
  • Offline support at AKNU scholarship cell; deadlines align with semester start (e.g., August 31 for odd semester).

Additional Financial Aid Options

  • AKNU facilitates education loans from SBI/Canara Bank with no processing fees for students; alumni endowments offer need-based grants up to INR 5,000.
  • Corporate tie-ups (TCS, Reliance) provide stipends during internships converting to scholarships; UGC schemes like Ishan Uday aid northeastern students (INR 7,800/month).
  • Freebies include laptops for top rankers and bus passes for hostellers; 2025 disbursed 90% claims timely, per reviews.
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