The Andhra Pradesh state administration has officially published the AP YSR Vidyonnathi Scheme 2026 notification (formerly known as the NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme). Through this initiative, the government provides complimentary Civil Services exam coaching to students from Backward Classes. Interested BC students can now register and submit their AP YSR Vidyonnathi 2026 application forms online via the jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in portal.
Eligible applicants include students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), Kapu, Brahmin, Minority, and Extremely Backward Classes (EBC). The government will fund nine months of professional coaching at top-tier centers to prepare selected candidates for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary and Main examinations.
The coaching program is entirely free for those who meet the eligibility criteria. The entrance examination for the YSR Vidyonnathi Scheme is scheduled for 26 June 2026. Prospective applicants must complete their online registration no later than 2 June 2026.
AP YSR Vidyonnathi Scheme 2026 Online Application Form
Follow the steps outlined below to successfully apply for the AP YSR Vidyonnathi Scheme 2026:
STEP 1: Access the official portal at https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/
STEP 2: Locate and click the "YSR Vidyonnathi Application Form - Apply Now" link on the main page.
STEP 3: Select the "Application Form" option, or navigate directly to https://apgpcet.apcfss.in/NTRVidyonnathi.aprjdc to begin your submission. The portal will display an application form similar to the one shown below:
