Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026

PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2026 Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹2,50,000 per annum

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

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.