AP EAPCET: 0.5% Bharat Scouts & Guides Reservation (GO Ms. No.27) Explained

What this GO says (in simple words)

• Government of Andhra Pradesh issued GO Ms. No.27 (Higher Education EC.A2), dated 22-07-2022.
• It provides 0.5% horizontal reservation for eligible Bharat Scouts and Guides certificate holders.
• This is for admissions into recognized professional colleges and universities in Andhra Pradesh.
• The order states parity with NCC certificate holder treatment under special category approach.

Who is covered under this reservation

The order references Rashtrapathi Award Certificate holders of Bharat Scouts and Guides and other Bharat Scouts and Guides certificate holders, subject to prescribed eligibility and admission process rules.

Important qualification context from the order

• Rashtrapathi Award is described as the highest certificate in Boy-Girl programme of Bharat Scouts and Guides.
• The certification pathway includes multiple progression stages before Rashtrapathi-level eligibility.
• The order indicates long-term participation and commitment across school/intermediate stages.
• Age and completion conditions are indicated in the GO for entry into Rashtrapathi award programme.

What students/parents should do now

1. 1

   Keep all Bharat Scouts and Guides certificates ready in clear scanned copies

2. 2

   Verify latest AP EAPCET/competent authority admission notification each year

3. 3

   Keep category and eligibility proofs ready for counselling verification

4. 4

   Use only official sources for final applicability and implementation conditions

Official source link

• GO PDF: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/apsche/PDF/2026_Bharath_Scouts_GO.pdf