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PM YASASVI Scheme: Eligibility, Selection and Portal Guide

PM YASASVI (Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) is an umbrella scholarship initiative launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It provides merit-based financial support for school and higher education to meritorious students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and De-notified Tribes (DNT).

Last reviewed: 10 November 2026

Key components of the YASASVI scheme

The initiative covers students across school and professional education levels.

Major scheme pillars include:

  • Pre-Matric Scholarships for OBC, EBC, and DNT students studying in classes 9 and 10.
  • Post-Matric Scholarships supporting students in classes 11 and 12 and vocational diplomas.
  • Top Class School Education Scheme covering tuition and hostel fees for meritorious students in shortlisted top schools.
  • Top Class College Education Scheme providing grants for students pursuing professional degrees in designated premier institutions.

Eligibility criteria and annual income limits

Applicants must belong to targeted communities and meet academic requirements.

Criteria include:

  • Student must belong to OBC, EBC, or DNT categories as notified by central or state lists.
  • Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed the ceiling specified in central guidelines.
  • The student must be enrolled in an identified institution or recognized school.
  • Applicants must hold an Aadhaar number linked with an active mobile and bank account.

Application process and selection mode

Applications are accepted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Beneficiary selection for top-class schools and post-matric grants is based on academic merit and category quotas. Approved scholarship amounts are credited via Direct Benefit Transfer through PFMS.

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Common questions

Who is eligible to apply for PM YASASVI scholarship?

Meritorious students belonging to OBC, EBC, or DNT categories whose annual family income is within the prescribed ceiling.

Which classes are covered under the PM YASASVI scheme?

It covers school education for classes 9 and 10 (pre-matric), classes 11 and 12 (post-matric/top-class schools), and higher college degrees.

On which portal are PM YASASVI applications processed?

Applications are processed through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and verified through institute nodal officers.

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