PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2026
Important: PM-YASASVI Program Variations
About the Program
Complete guide to the PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026 on NSP. Check OBC/EBC/DNT eligibility, list of empanelled schools, and online application guidelines.
Benefits & Financial Support
Provides annual scholarships up to ₹75,000 for Class 9 students, and up to ₹1,25,000 for Class 11 students enrolled in designated top-class schools.
Inclusions
* Class 9 & 10: up to ₹75,000 per annum. * Class 11 & 12: up to ₹1,25,000 per annum. * Paid directly via DBT for school/hostel fees.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Class 9, Class 11
Must be enrolled in All Streams. Minimum 33% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Important Note
Restricted to designated empanelled schools and OBC/EBC/DNT categories.
Selection Process
Selection is entirely merit-based, determined by the marks obtained in the qualifying examination of the previous class
The traditional YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) has been permanently discontinued
Priority is given to students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories with an annual family income below ₹2.50 Lakhs.
Renewal Policy
Required each academic year by maintaining passing marks in school exams.
Application Process
- 1
### Step-by-Step Application Guide
- 2**OTR Registration
** Register on the NSP portal at [scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in) to generate your OTR ID.
- 3**Apply Fresh
** Log in using your OTR ID. Select "PM YASASVI Top Class School Scheme".
- 4**MeeSeva/Income verify
** Input details of Caste (OBC/EBC/DNT) and Income certificate (< ₹2.50 Lakhs).
- 5**Verify School Name
** Verify that your school is empanelled in the official YASASVI top-class school list.
- 6**Submit
** Confirm details and submit. Disbursal goes directly to cover school fees via DBT.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 August 2026
Online applications close on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) on August 31, 2026 (subject to official extensions).
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Who can apply for PM YASASVI?
Students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and De-notified Tribes (DNT) whose annual family income is under ₹2.50 Lakhs.
Q.Is there any entrance exam in 2026?
For the 2026 cycle, selection is based on school board marks and empanelled school enrollment criteria on the NSP portal (no separate entrance exam).
Q.What is the scholarship amount?
Eligible Class 9 and 10 students receive up to ₹75,000/year; Class 11 and 12 students receive up to ₹1,25,000/year.
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