PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2026 Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Merit-based selection considering 60% minimum marks in previous class; Priority to students from OBC, EBC, and DNT categories; Income limit strictly enforced (below ₹2.5 lakh); Verification by concerned authorities
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2026
Q.Who can apply?
Students from OBC, EBC, or DNT categories currently in Class 9 or 11 with family income below ₹2.5 lakh
Q.Can I apply if I'm in a private school?
Yes, students in government, government-aided, or recognized private schools can apply
Q.Can I get this with another scholarship?
No, you cannot hold any other educational scholarship simultaneously with PM Yashasvi