PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme 2026 for OBC/EBC/DNT Students

The PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme is a government initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It aims to provide financial support to students from OBC, EBC, and DNT categories. The scheme helps meritorious students studying in top-class schools and institutions to complete their education without financial burden.

This scheme is important for students from economically weaker sections who want to pursue quality education from Class 9 to postgraduate level. The financial aid covers tuition fees, living expenses, and other academic costs, enabling students to focus on their studies.

Eligible students should apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) to avail the benefits of this prestigious scholarship.

Overview

Benefits & Financial Support

The PM-YASASVI scholarship offers different financial support depending on the student’s education level. It covers tuition fees, hostel charges, academic allowances, and other necessary expenses.

• For Class 9 and 10 students: Up to ₹75,000 per year to cover tuition and related fees.
• For Class 11 and 12 students: Up to ₹1,25,000 per year for fees, hostel, books, and other expenses.
• For undergraduate and postgraduate students in top-class institutions:
  • Tuition fees up to ₹2,00,000 per annum for private institutions.
  • Living expenses of ₹3,000 per month (₹36,000 annually).
  • ₹5,000 per annum for books and stationery.
  • One-time computer/laptop assistance up to ₹45,000.
• The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to ensure transparency.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

• Students must be admitted to a Ministry-notified empanelled top-class school or institution.
• Must belong to OBC, EBC, or DNT categories and meet the income requirement.
• Maintain minimum attendance of 75% verified through Aadhaar-based attendance.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card linked to bank account
• Passport-size photograph
• Previous year’s marksheet or academic certificate
• Income Certificate showing family income below ₹2.5 Lakhs per annum
• Caste/Community Certificate for OBC/EBC/DNT
• Domicile Certificate
• Bank account details (passbook or statement)
• Admission proof from the empanelled institution

How to Apply Online

1. Go to the National Scholarship Portal at https://scholarships.gov.in.
2. If you are a new user, click ‘New Registration’ under ‘Applicant Corner’ and read instructions carefully.
3. Complete the registration by entering your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and other required details. Save your Application ID and password.
4. Login using your credentials and select ‘Fresh Application’.
5. Choose ‘PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT’ from the list of scholarships.
6. Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and bank details accurately.
7. Upload all required scanned documents as per the checklist.
8. Review all details and submit the application before the deadline.
9. Keep the Application ID for tracking your application status online on NSP.
10. Inform your school or institution administration for prompt verification.

Important Dates

Selection Process

For school students applying to Class 9 or 11, the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) has been discontinued. Selection is now based solely on merit in the previous class’s final examination (Class 8 marks for Class 9 admission, Class 10 marks for Class 11 admission).

State-wise merit lists are prepared separately for boys and girls.

For college students, selection depends on merit lists from entrance exams for higher education courses.

Renewal

• The scholarship is granted for one academic year at a time and is not automatically renewed.
• Students must apply for renewal annually on the National Scholarship Portal.
• Renewal requires maintaining at least 60% marks in the previous year’s exam.
• The family income must remain below ₹2.5 Lakhs.
• Students must maintain minimum attendance of 75% verified via Aadhaar-based attendance system.
• No other government scholarship should be received for the same purpose.
• If a student repeats a class, the scholarship will not be granted again for that year.
• For higher education, the scholarship continues until course completion subject to good academic performance.

FAQs

Conclusion

The PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme is a valuable opportunity for OBC, EBC, and DNT students to pursue quality education without financial worries. Eligible students should prepare their documents early and apply online before the deadline on the National Scholarship Portal. Maintaining good academic performance and attendance is essential for renewal and continued support.