PM YASASVI Scheme 2026: The PM YASASVI scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to empower the students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) to pursue their school and higher education. It is an umbrella scheme which means that it covers various scholarship schemes for the students from school to college level. The scheme comprises four major scholarship components including Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Top Class Education in Schools Scheme, and Top Class Education in Colleges Scheme for eligible students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT communities. To be eligible to apply for the scheme, the family income should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum.
PM YASASVI Scheme 2026 Highlights
The PM YASASVI scheme is a central sector scheme which was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to provide financial support to the students belonging to OBC, EBC, & DNT communities. Check the highlights of the scheme in the table below:
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Scheme Name
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Prime Minister Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YASASVI)
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Offered By
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
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Beneficiaries
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OBC, EBC, & DNT community students
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Annual Family Income
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Less than or equal to Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum
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Scholarship Amount
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From Rs. 4000/- per annum to Rs. 20,000/- per annum
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Where to Apply
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NSP Portal
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Components of PM YASASVI Scheme 2026
There are four major components of the PM YASASVI Scheme:
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Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
Top Class School Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
PM YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
Aim: To provide financial assistance to the students at pre matriculation or secondary stage. The scholarship will be awarded by the Government of the State/Union Territory to which the applicant belongs i.e. where he is domiciled. The scholarship will be provided for students studying in government schools only.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Annual Family Income should be less than or equal to Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum.
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Should be studying in class 9th and 10th on a full-time basis in government schools only.
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Should belong to either of OBC, EBC and DNT categories through valid certificates.
Scholarship Amount: The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance of Rs. 4000/- per annum.
PM YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the OBC, EBC and DNT students studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.
Beneficiaries: The scholarships will be given for the study of all recognized post-matriculation (Intermediate/Senior Secondary, Diploma, long-term Vocational Training Certificate, Graduate, Post Graduate courses etc.).
Eligibility:
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Applicants whose Annual Family Income is less than or equal to Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum are eligible.
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Only Indian nationals.
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Students should belong to either of OBC, EBC and DNT categories
Scholarship Benefits:
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Academic Allowance
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Tuition Fee
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Total
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Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses
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10000
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10000
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20000
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Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate
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8000
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5000
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13000
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Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group I & Group II
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6000
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2000
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8000
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Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses
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5000
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0
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5000
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NOTE: Students pursuing CA/ ICWA/ CS/ ICFA shall be treated as day scholars for the purpose of academic allowance. Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance. Tuition fees shall be paid to online/correspondence students.