PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students is an opportunity offered by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, to the students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories. The scheme aims to support meritorious students by funding their education from Class 9 onwards till they complete Class 12. The selected students will receive a scholarship of up to ₹1,25,000 for tuition, hostel fees, and other school charges.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- belong to the Other Backward Class(OBC)/Economically Backward Class (EBC)/Denotified Tribes (DNT) category
- be studying in Class 9 to 12 in a recognized government/government-aided or private school
- have an annual family income of less than or equal to ₹2,50,000
Benefits:
The grants will cover tuition fees, hostel expenses, and other necessary charges as mandated by the school, up to a maximum limit of ₹75,000/- per year per student for Class 9 and 10, and ₹1,25,000/- per year per student for Class 11 and 12.
Note 1: The release of funds will be directly into the account of beneficiaries through DBT mode.
Note 2: Payment shall be made in installments to be released before 15th August each year.
Documents Needed:
- Previous year’s mark sheet,
- Student’s bank account details,
- Aadhaar card/enrolment ID,
- Domicile certificate (if applicable).
How can you apply?
The OBC/EBC/DNT students already studying in the Top Class Schools (TCSs) can apply on the National Scholarship Portal for the scheme along with the marks they have obtained in the final exam of the previous class. https://scholarships.gov.in/
Registration for New Applicant:
Step 01: Open the official NSP website and click on ‘New Registration’ under Applicant Corner.
Step 02: Read the Instruction/Guidelines, provide the undertaking by clicking on the Check box then click on Continue.
Step 03: Start the registration by providing the required details.
Registered Applicant:
Step 01: Open the official NSP website and click on ‘Fresh Application’ under Applicant Corner.
Step 02: Login with your application ID & password.
Step 03: Select the Scholarship.
Step 04: Fill out the applicant form.
Step 05: Upload the required documents and Submit.
Selection Process:
- The applications have to be verified online by the Nodal Officers of the School, and confirmed by the State Government online.
- There shall be a State-wise merit list for each class for boys and girls separately prepared based on the marks obtained in the final exam of the previous class, and allocation of the scholarships shall be automatically done on merit.