NTR Vidyonnathi is the scheme that gives civil services coaching support to students from Andhra Pradesh. Earlier it was known as YSR Vidyonnathi, and it now runs under the name NTR Vidyonnathi. This guide explains what the scheme is, who it is for, what support it gives, how to apply, and how it relates to the separate incentives for clearing the civil services examinations.

For a student from AP who dreams of the IAS or the other civil services, the biggest barrier is often not talent but preparation. Good coaching costs money that many families do not have, and the examinations reward those who have had it. NTR Vidyonnathi exists to close that gap — to give a serious aspirant from Andhra Pradesh the coaching support they need to compete.

What Is NTR Vidyonnathi?

NTR Vidyonnathi is the Andhra Pradesh scheme that supports students preparing for the civil services examinations — the UPSC examinations and the state civil services — with coaching support. It is a scheme for aspirants, not for schoolchildren: its students are graduates who have decided to aim for the civil services and need structured preparation to get there.

The scheme is named after N.T. Rama Rao, and it reflects the state’s interest in seeing more of its own students in the civil services. A state whose officers come from its own towns and villages is a state whose administration understands its people — and NTR Vidyonnathi is one of the ways AP tries to make that happen.

We could not verify the exact eligibility conditions or the support amount for the current year from the official sources we checked, so we do not state them here. The Social Welfare Department and the Jnanabhumi portal can confirm the current details.

NTR Vidyonnathi: From YSR Vidyonnathi to the New Name

Students will know this scheme by its earlier name, YSR Vidyonnathi. It now runs as NTR Vidyonnathi. The purpose is unchanged — civil services coaching support for AP students — but the name has changed, as scheme names do when governments change.

If you hear the old name from a senior and the new name from an official notice, they are the same scheme. There is no separate YSR Vidyonnathi to apply for. One scheme, one new name.

Who Is NTR Vidyonnathi For?

The scheme is for students from Andhra Pradesh who are preparing for the civil services examinations. It is aimed at graduates — students who have completed their degree and are serious about the UPSC or state civil services examinations — and who need coaching support to prepare properly.

Beyond that, the scheme will have its own conditions — on the student’s background, academic record and the examinations they are preparing for. We could not verify the exact eligibility conditions for the current year from the official sources we checked, so we do not state them here. Before you apply, confirm the current conditions with the Social Welfare Department or on the Jnanabhumi portal at jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in.

What Support Does NTR Vidyonnathi Give?

NTR Vidyonnathi gives coaching support for the civil services examinations — the structured preparation that an aspirant needs to face the Prelims, the Mains and the interview. Coaching is what the scheme is about: it helps a student who could not otherwise afford it to prepare in the way the examinations demand.

There is also a separate, related scheme that rewards results. The Incentives for Civil Services Examinations — earlier Jagananna Civil Services Prothsahakam — gives ₹1 lakh on qualifying the Prelims and ₹50,000 for the Mains, per the official district Social Welfare page. The coaching scheme prepares you for the examination; the incentives scheme rewards you for clearing its stages. They work together, and an aspirant should know about both.

We could not verify the exact coaching support amount for the current year from the official sources we checked, so we do not state one here. Confirm the current details with the Social Welfare Department.

How to Apply for NTR Vidyonnathi: 6 Steps

1. Check the conditions. Confirm the current eligibility conditions and deadlines with the Social Welfare Department or on the Jnanabhumi portal.
2. Get your documents ready. Collect the certificates the application needs — Aadhaar, caste certificate, income certificate and your academic records.
3. Apply. Submit the application through the channel the department specifies — the Social Welfare Department or the Jnanabhumi portal.
4. Verification. Your documents and eligibility are checked against the scheme’s conditions.
5. Selection. Selected students are given the coaching support as per the scheme’s current rules.
6. Prepare. Take up the coaching and prepare for the examination — and remember the separate Prelims and Mains incentives that reward clearing each stage.

Apply early in the preparation cycle, not at the last minute. Coaching takes months, and the scheme’s own deadlines will not wait for a late application. Get your certificates in order before you apply.

Documents You Will Need

• Aadhaar card — used for identification across all government schemes.
• Caste certificate — issued through the Grama/Ward Sachivalayam and MeeSeva. Read our guide to the caste certificate in AP.
• Income certificate — issued the same way. Read our guide to the income certificate in AP.
• Academic records — your degree and marks, which show your academic record.

We do not quote a fee for certificates here because it can change. The MeeSeva portal shows the applicable charge when you apply.

NTR Vidyonnathi and Other Student Support

NTR Vidyonnathi is one part of the support that reaches students in AP. Aspirants and their families should know about the rest:

• Foreign study. Foreign study support for SC students under the Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi — earlier Videshi Vidya Deevena (SC).
• Scholarships at home. Post-matric scholarships (RTF and MTF) for college students through Jnanabhumi scholarships — application on the Jnanabhumi portal.
• Merit awards. Merit awards for top students under the Abdul Kalam Prathibha Puraskaram — earlier Jagananna Animutyalu.
• School kits. Free school kits every year under Vidya Mitra School Kits — earlier Vidya Kanuka, now the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidya Mitra.
• Sanitary napkins for girls. Free sanitary napkins for girls in government schools under Balika Raksha — earlier Sweccha.

If your application is delayed or you are unsure where it stands, ask at your Grama/Ward Sachivalayam, or raise a grievance on the GSWS NBM portal at gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions About NTR Vidyonnathi

What is NTR Vidyonnathi?

It is the Andhra Pradesh scheme that gives civil services coaching support to AP students preparing for the UPSC and state civil services examinations. It was earlier known as YSR Vidyonnathi.

Who can apply for NTR Vidyonnathi?

Students from Andhra Pradesh preparing for the civil services examinations. The exact eligibility conditions for the current year should be confirmed with the Social Welfare Department or on the Jnanabhumi portal.

Is YSR Vidyonnathi still running?

The scheme runs under its new name, NTR Vidyonnathi. YSR Vidyonnathi was the earlier name of the same civil services coaching support scheme.

What is the difference between NTR Vidyonnathi and the civil services incentives?

NTR Vidyonnathi gives coaching support to prepare for the examinations. The separate Incentives for Civil Services Examinations gives ₹1 lakh on qualifying the Prelims and ₹50,000 for the Mains, per the official district Social Welfare page.

Where do I apply for NTR Vidyonnathi?

Through the Social Welfare Department or the Jnanabhumi portal, with your Aadhaar, caste certificate, income certificate and academic records. Ask at the Sachivalayam if you are unsure of the current channel.

NTR Vidyonnathi exists so that a talented student from AP is not held back from the civil services by the cost of preparation. If you are serious about the examinations, check the current conditions with the Social Welfare Department, get your documents ready and apply early. For official updates, check the Andhra Pradesh government portal and the Jnanabhumi portal.

Last updated: November 2026