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How to file an RTI for scholarship status in Andhra Pradesh

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Andhra Pradesh, file your RTI for scholarship status to the State Nodal Scholarship Authority. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO; some depts also accept court fee stamps. Online portal: https://apgs.ap.gov.in/. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Andhra Pradesh)

State Andhra Pradesh
Subject RTI for scholarship status
Target office State Nodal Scholarship Authority
State fee Rs. 10 IPO; some depts also accept court fee stamps
Online portal https://apgs.ap.gov.in/
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor NSP framework; PFMS-DBT transfer

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for scholarship status covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Andhra Pradesh-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.

Filing in Andhra Pradesh — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. State Nodal Scholarship Authority is the standard target; in Andhra Pradesh, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
  2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO; some depts also accept court fee stamps.
  3. File: online via https://apgs.ap.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
  4. Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.

If you don't get a reply

  1. Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Andhra Pradesh State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: file a CPGRAMS grievance (pgportal.gov.in) and (where the state has one) a state-level grievance helpline.

Sample RTI subject line for Andhra Pradesh

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — scholarship status in Andhra Pradesh (give specific application/file number, dates, and the 5 specific questions).”

For the complete template including the 5 questions, illustrations, common mistakes and FAQ, read the full RTI for scholarship status guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.