Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026

PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2026 Last Date & Deadlines 2026

Application Deadline

31 August 2026

Online applications close on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) on August 31, 2026 (subject to official extensions).

Timeline Details & Extensions

Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.

  • Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
  • Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.

FAQs for PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2026

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.