Jagananna Vasathi Deevena in AP pays for the food and hostel expenses of post-matric students, so that a student living away from home does not have to depend on the family for mess and lodging charges. The amount is paid every year into the mother’s bank account, on top of the tuition fee reimbursement.

What Is Jagananna Vasathi Deevena?

Jagananna Vasathi Deevena is the hostel and food allowance paid to post-matric students in Andhra Pradesh. While Jagananna Vidya Deevena in AP reimburses the tuition fee, Vasathi Deevena covers the cost of staying and eating away from home — the mess bill, hostel charges and daily food expenses that a family would otherwise have to pay every month. The scheme was launched in 2020 along with Vidya Deevena, and the two together are meant to make higher education free for an eligible student.

The amount depends on the course. ITI students receive Rs 10,000 a year, polytechnic students receive Rs 15,000 a year, and students in degree, postgraduate, engineering, medical and other higher courses receive Rs 20,000 a year. The money is paid in two instalments across the academic year, directly into the bank account of the student’s mother, in the same way as the fee reimbursement.

Who Is Eligible for Vasathi Deevena?

The eligibility conditions are the same as for Vidya Deevena, because the two schemes are applied for together:

• Domicile: the student must be a resident of Andhra Pradesh and studying in a recognised institution in the state.
• Course: the student must be enrolled in a post-matric course — ITI, polytechnic, degree, postgraduate, engineering, medicine or a similar recognised course.
• Income: the family’s annual income must be below Rs 2.5 lakh.
• No government employee: no member of the family should be a government employee or pensioner.
• No income tax payer: no member of the family should be paying income tax.
• No four-wheeler: the family should not own a four-wheeler, except a taxi, tractor or auto.
• Land limit: the family should not own more than 10 acres of wet land or 25 acres of dry land.

Both day scholars and hostel students are covered, because the allowance is for food and hostel expenses and every student away from home has those costs. Students who finished Intermediate should first read our guide to Free Intermediate Education in AP, which explains how RTF covers Inter students’ tuition before they move to a degree or diploma course.

Documents Required for Vasathi Deevena

Keep these ready before the college submits the application:

• Aadhaar card of the student and the mother.
• White ration card — the card number is used for verification. If your card’s e-KYC is pending, finish the ration card e-KYC in AP first.
• Income certificate showing family income below Rs 2.5 lakh a year. See our guide to the income certificate in AP.
• Caste certificate, if the student belongs to SC, ST or BC. See our guide to the caste certificate in AP.
• SSC and Intermediate marks memos and the college admission receipt.
• Hostel admission proof, if the student is staying in a hostel.
• Mother’s bank account details — account number, IFSC and the Aadhaar-seeded account.

How to Apply for Vasathi Deevena

Vasathi Deevena is applied for together with Vidya Deevena, through the college and the Jnanabhumi portal:

1. Take admission in a recognised college and submit the documents listed above to the college office.
2. The college uploads the student’s details, course and hostel status on the Jnanabhumi portal at jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in.
3. The Village or Ward Secretariat verifies the student’s residence, income and family details.
4. The district authorities approve the application after verification.
5. Once approved, the allowance is released in two instalments to the mother’s bank account.
6. Check the status on the Jnanabhumi portal or ask the college office for the instalment schedule.

Students should apply in the first months of the academic year, because late applications can delay the first instalment. Our guide to Jnanabhumi scholarships explains the RTF and MTF application steps in detail for post-matric students.

How to Check Vasathi Deevena Status

To check whether your hostel allowance is approved and which instalments have been paid:

1. Open the Jnanabhumi portal at jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in.
2. Go to the application or payment status section and enter the student details it asks for.
3. Check the approval status and the instalments released so far.
4. If the portal shows the application as pending, contact the college office to confirm that the details were uploaded.
5. If the portal shows it as rejected, ask the college or the secretariat for the reason and correct the document.

The AP government portal at ap.gov.in also links to the education department and the Jnanabhumi portal. If the portal does not show your record, confirm the Aadhaar number and the college code with the college office, because a wrong digit is the most common reason for a failed search.

How Much Does a Student Receive in Total?

A student who is eligible for both schemes receives the full tuition fee plus the hostel allowance. For example, a degree student gets the entire course fee reimbursed and Rs 20,000 a year for food and hostel expenses. A polytechnic student gets the fee plus Rs 15,000 a year, and an ITI student gets the fee plus Rs 10,000 a year. The two payments are separate — the fee goes to the college’s account through the reimbursement, and the hostel allowance goes to the mother’s bank account. Together they remove the two biggest costs of studying away from home.

Current Status of Vasathi Deevena in 2026

The hostel and food allowance for post-matric students continues in Andhra Pradesh, and the Jnanabhumi portal remains the official platform for applications and status checks. The scheme’s name in official references may change over time, so students should confirm the current name and the academic year’s application dates on the Jnanabhumi portal or at their college. What has not changed is the core promise: an eligible student should not have to pay for food and hostel charges while studying a recognised post-matric course in the state.

Common Problems and Solutions

Instalment delayed: check the status on Jnanabhumi first; delays are usually caused by the college not uploading the hostel details or the mother’s bank account not being NPCI-seeded. Application rejected for income: confirm that the income certificate shows income below Rs 2.5 lakh and that it is current. Mother’s account not credited: visit the bank and confirm that the account is Aadhaar-seeded and active. Hostel status not updated: give the hostel admission proof to the college office so that the hostel details are uploaded. Name mismatch: correct the name in Aadhaar or the college record before the next instalment is processed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jagananna Vasathi Deevena in AP

Do day scholars get Vasathi Deevena?

Yes. The allowance is for food and hostel expenses, and day scholars also have food costs. Both day scholars and hostel students who meet the eligibility conditions are covered.

Is Vasathi Deevena paid separately from Vidya Deevena?

Yes. Vidya Deevena reimburses the tuition fee and Vasathi Deevena pays the hostel and food allowance. They are applied for together but paid as separate amounts.

Can a student get Vasathi Deevena without Vidya Deevena?

No. The two are linked, and the same eligibility and application cover both. A student who qualifies for the fee reimbursement also qualifies for the hostel allowance for the same course.

What if the student changes college or course?

Inform the college office and the secretariat immediately. The new college must upload the fresh details on the Jnanabhumi portal, otherwise the instalments can stop or go to the wrong record.

Final Word

Jagananna Vasathi Deevena in AP pays Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 a year for the food and hostel expenses of post-matric students, on top of the full fee reimbursement. Apply through your college and the Jnanabhumi portal, keep your income and caste certificates ready, and check the status online so that no instalment is missed. For the wider picture of education support this year, see our guide to Andhra Pradesh schemes in August 2026.

Last updated: November 2026