Objectives and Scholarship Financial Structure
PM YASHASVI aims to provide quality secondary and senior secondary education to meritorious students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.
The scholarship covers tuition fees, hostel charges, books, and educational living expenses for students studying in identified Top Class Schools.
- Class 9 and 10 Students: Annual scholarship support covering school tuition, books, and academic supplies
- Class 11 and 12 Students: Higher annual scholarship allowance supporting senior secondary education and competitive exam preparation
- Direct Benefit Transfer: Scholarship funds are credited directly into the student's or guardian's Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Identified Schools: Applicable to students studying in verified Top Class Schools empanelled across Indian states
Eligibility Criteria and Category Qualifications
Applicants must satisfy community category criteria, family annual income ceilings, and minimum academic standards.
Selection is conducted through merit in designated entrance examinations or academic performance on the national scholarship portal.
- Target Categories: Students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), or De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT)
- Income Ceiling: Annual parental or guardian income from all sources must be within statutory low-income limits (not exceeding specified threshold)
- Academic Requirement: Must have passed the previous grade with required qualifying marks in recognized schools
Application Flow on National Scholarship Portal
Eligible students can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP at scholarships.gov.in) or the NTA YASHASVI examination portal.
Institutional verification by school principals and district social welfare officers validates applications prior to fund disbursal.
- Required Documentation: Student Aadhaar card, caste/community certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT), income certificate, previous year marksheet, and bank passbook
- NSP Verification: Two-level verification by the school nodal officer and state departmental verification officers
- Helpline Support: Dedicated NSP citizen grievance portals and helpdesks assist students with application status tracking
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Common questions
What is the PM YASHASVI scholarship scheme?
It is a central government scholarship program providing financial assistance to meritorious Class 9 to 12 students from OBC, EBC, and DNT communities.
Which ministry implements the PM YASHASVI scheme?
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment implements the scheme, with testing conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Where can students apply for the PM YASHASVI scholarship?
Students can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) during active application cycles.
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