PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026: Scholarship up to ₹75,000 for class 9th-10th and ₹1,25,000 for class 11th-12th, a big gift from the Central Government; Know eligibility and application rules

‘PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India – PM YASASVI’ is being run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Central Government with the aim of providing uninterrupted high quality school education to the promising students of the deprived, backward and economically weaker sections of the country.

The main objective of this ambitious scheme is to provide financial security to the meritorious students of Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified and Nomadic Tribes (DNT/SNT) to continue their studies in Top Class Schools. Under this, direct financial assistance up to ₹ 75,000 per year is provided to class 9th and 10th students and up to ₹ 1,25,000 per year is provided to class 11th and 12th students.

The financial assistance offered under PM Yashasvi Scheme is not limited to school tuition fees only, but it also covers the student’s hostel expenses, books, uniform and other academic charges:

This entire amount is sent directly to the bank account of the beneficiary student through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), leaving no scope for any kind of middleman.

In the initial years, a nationwide entrance examination for this scheme was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). However, now a major change has been made in the selection process for the convenience of the students and to simplify the process:

• No exam required: Now no separate written entrance test is taken.

• Merit of previous class: The transparent merit list is prepared on the basis of class 8th marks for class 9th and class 10th board exam marks for class 11th.

• Minimum Educational Qualification: It is mandatory for the applicant student to have obtained at least 60% or more marks in the previous class.

• Marked Top Schools: This scholarship is given only to students studying in recognized private and government excellent schools shortlisted by the Central Government.

To avail the benefits of the scheme, the applicant must meet the following standards:

1. Citizenship: The applicant must be a permanent citizen of India.

2. Reserved Category: The student should belong to Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC) or De-Notified/Nomadic Tribe (DNT/SNT).

3. Family Income Cap: Total annual income from all sources of the student’s parents or guardian ₹2,50,000 (Rs 2.5 lakh) Should not exceed.

4. Study in Affiliated School: The student must be a regular student of class 9th or 11th of a ‘Top Class School’ notified by the Ministry.

5. Age Limit:

   
   

   • For Class 9th: Born between 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2012.

   • For Class 11th: Born between 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2010.

These documents are required while applying online on National Scholarship Portal (NSP):

• Valid identity card and digital identity proof of the student (including active mobile number linked to Aadhaar)

• Original mark sheet of last passed class (8th or 10th)

• Digital Caste Certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT) issued by the competent revenue authority

• Valid income certificate for the current financial year (showing annual income less than ₹2.5 lakh)

• Domicile Certificate

• School or college admission/fees receipt and bonafide certificate

• Active bank account passbook open in the student’s name (which is Aadhaar-seeded and NPCI mapped)

• Recent passport size color photograph

The entire operation of PM Yashasvi Scheme is now done through the Central Scholarship Portal:

1. Visit the portal: Official National Scholarship Portal of Government of India scholarships.gov.in Go to.

2. One-Time Registration (OTR): If you have not already registered, complete OTR (One-Time Registration) through your mobile number and identity verification.

3. Select Scheme: After login, go to ‘Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’ section and ‘PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT’ Select the scheme link.

4. Fill Educational and School Details: Fill your school UDISE code, class, previous class marks and bank account details carefully.

5. Document Upload and Verification: Upload clear digital copies of caste, income and marks sheet. After final submission of the form, take a printout of it and contact your school administration, so that they can forward/verify it on the portal in time.