Here is the whole scheme in one place: what you get, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to check.
| Scheme | PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students |
|---|---|
| Department | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt of India |
| Benefit | Up to Rs 75,000 a year for classes 9 and 10, and up to Rs 1,25,000 a year for classes 11 and 12, plus college support |
| Who can apply | OBC, EBC and DNT students with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year |
| How it is paid | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to an Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| Apply at | scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal) or a Common Service Centre (CSC) |
| Cost to apply | Free on the portal. A CSC charges Rs 30 for its service |
Key points
- Classes 9 and 10 get Rs 75,000 a year, and classes 11 and 12 get Rs 1,25,000 a year.
- Family income must be up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year from all sources.
- Apply on the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in.
- Portal opened for academic year 2026-27 from 1 June 2026. Student deadline is 31 October 2026.
So what exactly does a student get?
Eligible students get support for tuition fees, hostel fees and other fees that the institution charges.
Students in classes 9 and 10 get up to Rs 75,000 a year.
Students in classes 11 and 12 get up to Rs 1,25,000 a year.
After class 12, the scholarship continues for a full-time college or professional course. The amount depends on the course.
A maximum of two siblings from the same family can get the scholarship. Amounts can change, so please confirm the latest figures on scholarships.gov.in.
Who can apply, and who cannot?
The student must belong to the OBC, EBC or DNT category, with a valid certificate.
The annual family income from all sources must not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh.
The student must be studying in a recognised school or college, in a full-time course.
Students from some states need to wait for a later window. Check the portal notice before you apply.
Students with disability must first register on the UDID portal and give consent to share their UDID details. Otherwise they cannot submit the application.
What background should you know about this scheme?
PM YASASVI is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Its aim is to keep children from weaker backgrounds in school and college.
The scheme covers OBC, EBC and DNT students, who often face money problems in higher education.
The portal is open for the academic year 2026-27, and the student deadline is 31 October 2026.
What documents should you keep ready?
Keep a valid income certificate issued by the competent government authority.
Keep your caste certificate for the OBC, EBC or DNT category.
Keep your marksheet or academic record from the previous year of study.
Keep your bank account details. The account must be linked with your Aadhaar.
Keep your Aadhaar card, and your mobile number linked with it.
How do you apply online, step by step?
Go to scholarships.gov.in, the National Scholarship Portal.
If you are not registered, create a new account. If you already have one, log in.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) and verify with the OTP sent to your mobile.
Select the PM YASASVI scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT students and fill in the form.
Upload your documents, then submit. Check the details carefully before submitting, because changes may not be possible later.
- 1Visit the portalGo to scholarships.gov.in, the National Scholarship Portal.
- 2Register or log inCreate a new account if you are not registered. If you already have one, log in.
- 3Complete OTRComplete the One-Time Registration and verify with the OTP sent to your mobile.
- 4Fill the application formSelect the PM YASASVI scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT students and fill in the form.
- 5Upload documents and submitUpload your documents and check the details carefully, as changes may not be possible later.
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Can you apply at a Common Service Centre instead?
Yes. NSP services are available at Common Service Centres (CSCs) across the country.
A CSC handles the full process, including OTR, biometric or face authentication and the complete application form.
The total charge is Rs 30 per candidate, inclusive of taxes. Find your nearest CSC at locator.csccloud.in.
What if face authentication fails, or the money does not come?
If you get error 904 during face authentication, update the UIDAI AadhaarFACERD app from the Play Store.
Check that your Aadhaar biometric lock is set to Unlocked, using the mAadhaar app or the My Aadhaar website.
To check your status, log in to the portal. Most delays happen when the bank account is not linked with Aadhaar, or the details do not match.
Any helpline, warnings and important tips?
Use the official portal for every step. Do not pay any agent or website for applying, because the NSP process is free on the portal.
Apply early, not on the last day, because technical problems can delay the form.
For help, contact the NSP helpdesk through the official website scholarships.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
Can two siblings from the same family get this scholarship?
Yes, up to two siblings from the same family can receive the scholarship.
Is there a last date to apply?
Yes. The student deadline is 31 October 2026, and the institute and L2 verification dates are later. Apply early.
Do I have to pay to apply?
No, applying on the NSP portal is free. A CSC charges Rs 30 for its service.
Can a student from every state apply right now?
Students from some states must wait for a later window. Check the notice on scholarships.gov.in.
Which documents are needed?
You need an income certificate, a caste certificate, your last year's marksheet, and an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Official links
This guide is based on official scheme rules. Rules and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply. News Anek is not a government website.
