PM-YASASVI
PM-YASASVI (Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to support meritorious students from OBC, EBC, and DNT (De-notified, Nomadic & Semi-Nomadic Tribe) communities. The scheme's Top Class School component offers up to ₹75,000 per year for Class 9-10 students and ₹1,25,000 per year for Class 11-12 students. The earlier entrance exam (YET) has been discontinued — selection is now purely merit-based on previous-class marks.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must belong to OBC, EBC, or DNT category
- Currently studying in Class 9 or Class 11
- Family/guardian income must be below ₹2.5 lakh per year
- Minimum 60% marks required in the previous qualifying exam (Class 8 marks for Class 9 applicants, Class 10 marks for Class 11 applicants)
- Enrolled in a government, government-aided, or recognised private school (with valid UDISE/AISHE code)
- Priority given to students from "Top Class Schools" with strong board-exam pass rates
- Cannot hold any other Central Government scholarship at the same time
- Must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal with Aadhaar authentication
Benefits & Scholarship Amount
- ₹75,000 per year for Class 9-10 students
- ₹1,25,000 per year for Class 11-12 students
- Covers tuition fees, books, uniforms, and hostel expenses where applicable
- Paid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Renewable each year, subject to continued eligibility and academic performance
- No separate entrance exam — recognises merit already shown in board results
- Open to all-India applicants, including state-specific portals in some states (e.g., UP, HP) in addition to the central NSP
Exam Pattern
None — the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) has been discontinued
Merit in previous qualifying class: Class 8 marks for Class 9 applicants, Class 10 marks for Class 11 applicants
60% in the qualifying class examination
Preference to students from schools with 100% pass rate in board exams
Application → institute verification → district/state nodal officer verification → final merit list on NSP
scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal) — One-Time Registration (OTR) required
Syllabus
Eligible Categories (No exam, so no syllabus exists)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Economically Backward Classes (EBC)
- De-notified, Nomadic & Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT)
- Not covered: SC, ST, and General category students (separate central schemes exist for these groups)
Important Dates
July – October 31, 2026 (per Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment cycle)
November 15, 2026 (tentative)
November 30, 2026 (tentative)
Typically published after verification concludes
Frequently Asked Questions
PM-YASASVI stands for "Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India." It's run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to support meritorious students from OBC, EBC, and DNT communities.
No, not anymore. The scheme earlier used the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET), conducted by NTA, but this has been discontinued. Selection is now based purely on your marks in the previous qualifying class.
Students from OBC (Other Backward Classes), EBC (Economically Backward Classes), and DNT (De-notified, Nomadic & Semi-Nomadic Tribes) categories. SC, ST, and General category students are not covered under this scheme — separate central scholarships exist for them.
₹75,000 per year if you're in Class 9 or 10, and ₹1,25,000 per year if you're in Class 11 or 12. The amount covers tuition fees, books, uniforms, and hostel expenses where applicable.
No. PM-YASASVI cannot be held simultaneously with any other Central Government scholarship. You'll need to choose one.
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number and bank account), caste certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT), income certificate showing family income below ₹2.5 lakh, previous class marksheet, school enrollment proof, and bank account details for fund transfer.
No. The PM-YASASVI application process is completely free on the National Scholarship Portal.
Yes, as long as the school is recognised and has a valid UDISE or AISHE code. However, preference is given to students from "Top Class Schools" with strong board-exam pass rates.
Yes, you can still apply if you meet the category, income, and marks criteria. "Top Class School" students simply get priority in the final selection, not exclusive eligibility.
Applications are expected to open around July 2026 and close by October 31, 2026, based on the Ministry's recent cycles. Confirm the exact dates on scholarships.gov.in closer to that period, since deadlines are sometimes extended.
Quick Info
- Eligibility
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Class 9-12()All schools
- Amount
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Scholarship Amount₹75,000 – ₹1,25,000 per year
- Category
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Central Govt.