Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
PM YASASVI Scholarship
Up to ₹75,000/year for Class 9-10 students and up to ₹1,25,000/year for Class 11-12 students, covering tuition, hostel fees, and books, paid via DBT
Annual, via DBT
A Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment scholarship scheme for meritorious students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and De-notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT), covering school and college education costs.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 13 and 25 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹2.5 Lakh?
Do you live in India?
Benefit Details
Up to ₹75,000/year for Class 9-10 students and up to ₹1,25,000/year for Class 11-12 students, covering tuition, hostel fees, and books, paid via DBT
Provided by Central Government
Annual, via DBT
Eligibility Criteria
OBC/EBC/DNT students with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh/year and at least 60% marks in the qualifying exam
13 to 25 years
Up to ₹2.5 Lakh / year
Rural & Urban (Both)
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
One-time registration
onlineRegister on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) with your Aadhaar
Apply for PM YASASVI
onlineSelect the PM YASASVI scheme under 'Fresh Application' and choose your class/level
Fill details and upload documents
onlineEnter caste, income, and academic details; upload required certificates
Take entrance test (where applicable)
offlineAppear for the YET (Yasasvi Entrance Test) if applying for Top Class residential schools
Verification and disbursal
onlineInstitute/state verifies application; scholarship amount is credited via DBT to your Aadhaar-linked account
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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