PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme

PM YASASVI (PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) is a flagship umbrella scholarship initiative launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Designed specifically for bright and ambitious students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT/SNT), the scheme provides handsome financial grants to ensure deserving students complete their secondary, senior secondary, and higher education without financial obstacles.

PM YASASVI offers scholarships across multiple streams, primarily focusing on Top-Class School Education (for students in Class 9 to 12 studying in recognized top-tier schools) and Top-Class College Education (for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in premier institutions like IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs, and National Law Universities). Selected students receive comprehensive financial coverage directly in their bank accounts via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Financial benefits under PM YASASVI are disbursed according to the student's level of study: 1. Class 9 & 10 (Secondary School Level): A consolidated grant of up to ₹75,000 per student per year covering school tuition fees, examination fees, uniform charges, and hostel accommodation costs. 2. Class 11 & 12 (Senior Secondary Level): A consolidated grant of up to ₹1,25,000 per student per year covering complete academic and residential expenses. 3. Top-Class College Education: Covers 100% of non-refundable tuition and academic fees (up to ₹2.00 Lakh/yr in private sector institutions and full fees in government institutions), plus ₹3,000 per month living allowance (₹36,000/yr), a one-time ₹45,000 computer/laptop grant, and ₹5,000/yr for books and stationery. 4. Hostel Construction Assistance: Special grants allocated for establishing modern hostels for OBC boys and girls across all states.

To be eligible for the PM YASASVI Scholarship, candidates must satisfy the following criteria: • Target Social Categories: Must belong to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), or De-Notified / Nomadic / Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT/SNT). • Family Income Ceiling: The total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000 (₹2.5 Lakh per annum). • Academic Performance: Students must have secured at least 60% marks in the preceding class final examination. • Enrollment Requirement: The student must be studying as a regular, full-time student in an identified, recognized school or empaneled higher education institute. • Single Scholarship Rule: The student should not be receiving another central or state scholarship grant for the same course.

Keep scanned copies of the following documents ready for online application on the NSP portal: 1. Student's Aadhaar Card (mandatory for eKYC). 2. Valid Caste / Category Certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT) issued by an authorized Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Tehsildar, or Revenue Officer. 3. Valid Family Income Certificate (issued within the current financial year by a competent authority). 4. Marksheet of the previous class / qualifying examination. 5. Bonafide Student Certificate / Proof of Current Admission with Fee Receipt. 6. Active Bank Account Passbook copy in the student's own name (must be Aadhaar-seeded for DBT).

• Aadhaar Card of the student
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate (OBC / EBC / DNT issued by competent revenue authority)
• Current Family Income Certificate (Annual income not exceeding ₹2.5 Lakh)
• Marksheet of previous qualifying class (minimum 60% marks)
• Bonafide Student Certificate / Admission Fee Receipt from school/college
• Student's Active Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar-seeded for DBT)

Applying for the PM YASASVI scholarship is done entirely through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Step 1 — One-Time Registration (OTR): Visit scholarships.gov.in and click on 'New Student Registration / OTR'. Enter your Aadhaar number, complete mobile OTP authentication, and generate your Reference OTR ID. Step 2 — Fill the Application Form: Log in using your OTR ID and password. Select 'Department of Social Justice and Empowerment' and choose 'PM YASASVI Scheme'. Step 3 — Upload Documents: Fill in your academic marks, school/college roll number, family annual income, and upload your caste certificate, income proof, and previous marksheets. Step 4 — School / Institute Verification: After online submission, the application is verified digitally by your School Nodal Officer (SNO) / Institute Nodal Officer (INO). Step 5 — State Approval & DBT Payout: Once verified by the District and State Nodal Officers, the national merit list is prepared, and scholarship funds are credited directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Applications on the National Scholarship Portal typically open in July–August each academic year and close around October–November. Students must renew their applications annually by uploading the latest class marksheets to continue receiving funding.

• Submitting an outdated or expired Income Certificate (income certificates must be current and strictly below ₹2.5 Lakh). • Providing a parents' bank account instead of a bank account opened in the student's own name. • Mismatch between the student's name on the Aadhaar card and the school admission record. • Forgetting to remind your school headmaster or college scholarship nodal officer to verify your application on the NSP portal before the institutional deadline. • Applying under the wrong category without a valid government-issued OBC/EBC/DNT caste certificate.

Ensure that your caste and income certificates are authentic and digitally verifiable. Immediately after submitting your application on NSP, notify your school or college administration with your Application ID so they can complete the mandatory Institutional Verification on their portal.