PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India · All India
| Scheme Name | PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT |
| Provided By | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
There are multiple versions of this scheme — check if one of these fits you better:
About the Program
Read about PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme 2026 eligibility, ₹1.25 Lakh school benefits, empanelled institutes list, and NSP online registration.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹1.3 Lakh+
Up to ₹75,000 per year for Class 9 and 10, and up to ₹1,25,000 per year for Class 11 and 12, covering school tuition/hostel fees.
Scholarship amount covering tuition fees, hostel fees, and other school-mandated charges.
Note: Applicant must be studying in one of the empanelled schools/institutions notified by the Ministry.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Class 9, Class 10, Class 11, Class 12, Undergraduate |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | OBC/EBC/DNT |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Aadhaar Card (linked to bank account)
- ✓Passport-size Photograph
- ✓Previous year academic marksheet/certificate
- ✓Income Certificate (annual family income under ₹2.5 Lakh)
- ✓Caste/Community Certificate
- ✓Domicile Certificate
- ✓Bank Account Details (Passbook/Kiosk statement)
Selection Process
Merit-based verification of candidates enrolled in empanelled Top Class schools/institutions.
Renewal Policy
Passing to the next grade with satisfactory attendance and academic performance.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1
Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
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Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) to obtain credentials.
- 3
Log in, search for the 'PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme' matching your category.
- 4
Complete the online application and select your empanelled Top Class School/Institution.
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Upload the required income, caste, and academic documents, then submit.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the benefit amount under the PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme?
For students of Class 9 and 10, the scholarship is up to ₹75,000 per year. For Class 11 and 12, it is up to ₹1,25,000 per year.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT) categories whose annual parental income is under ₹2.5 Lakh can apply.
Do I need to clear an entrance exam for this scholarship?
No, selection is now done based on merit list compilation of students studying in designated empanelled top-class institutions, without a separate YET entrance test.
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