If you are good at studies, then no difficulty can stop you from moving forward. One such helpful scholarship scheme from the central government is the PM Yashasvi Yojana. This is a great scheme for meritorious students from economically weaker sections, OBC, and DNT categories.
Under this scheme, students from Class 9 to post-graduation level can get scholarships. The central government gives up to ₹1.25 lakh as a scholarship. In addition, school and college fees up to ₹2 lakh are covered, and students may also get laptops under different categories. So, how can you apply for this scheme? What is the eligibility? What documents are needed? Let’s find out.
What is PM Yashasvi Yojana?
The PM Yashasvi Yojana has been launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for students belonging to OBC (Other Backward Classes), EBC (Economically Backward Class), and DNT (Denotified Nomadic Tribes) categories. This scheme provides financial support for education from Class 9 to post-graduation.
It is a sub-scheme under the PM Yuva Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India. The goal is to help meritorious students from these categories get access to quality education.
Key Components of PM Yashasvi Yojana
This scheme includes 5 main parts, offering financial help at different levels:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship
- Post-Matric Scholarship
- Top Class School Education Scheme
- Top Class College Education Scheme
- Hostel Construction for Boys and Girls
- In the Top Class Education Scheme, students can get a scholarship of up to ₹1,25,000.
Main Objectives of PM Yashasvi Yojana
- To support students from OBC, EBC, and DNT categories to continue their education
- To provide financial help to meritorious students from Class 9 to 12
- To ensure students from weaker economic backgrounds can complete higher education
Eligibility for PM Yashasvi Yojana
- The applicant must be a citizen of India
- The family’s annual income should not be more than ₹2.5 lakh
- The student must belong to the OBC, EBC, or DNT category (not SC/ST)
- If the student is getting another scholarship, they must give it up to receive this one
- Scholarship will not be given if the same course is repeated (e.g., BA after BSc)
- Only two children from a family can get this scholarship
Conditions Based on Education Level
| Scholarship Type | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship | For students studying in Class 9 and above in government schools |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Scholarship not given for repeating same course (e.g., BSc then BA) |
| Top Class School Education | For students in schools with 100% 10th & 12th results |
| Top Class College Education | For students in colleges/universities after Class 12 |
30% scholarships are reserved for girls
Scholarship will be given only if the student passes the previous class
If first-year seats are unfilled, students from 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year will be considered
Scholarship will stop if the student fails
Scholarship Amounts and Benefits
Pre-Matric Scholarship
₹4,000 per year
Post-Matric Scholarship
| Group | Courses Covered | Academic Allowance | Tuition Fee | Total Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group-1 | Degree/PG professional courses | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Group-2 | Other professional/degree/diploma/certificate | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹13,000 |
| Group-3 | Other graduation/PG courses | ₹6,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Group-4 | Non-degree courses after 10th | ₹5,000 | ₹0 | ₹5,000 |
Top Class School Education
₹75,000 for Classes 9-10
₹1,25,000 for Classes 11-12
Top Class College Education
Full tuition fees up to ₹2 lakh for private institutes
₹3.72 lakh for pilot training in private flying clubs
₹3,000 per month for food and lodging
₹5,000 for books and stationery
₹45,000 for laptop, accessories, and printer
When Will You Get the Scholarship?
The scholarship amount is sent directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)
Payment is made in instalments, released before August 15 every year
How to Apply for PM Yashasvi Yojana?
Students from OBC/EBC/DNT categories already studying in Top Class Schools can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) using marks from their previous final exams.
Step 1: Registration
Go to the official website of the National Scholarship Portal
Click on New Registration under Applicant Corner
Read the instructions carefully and proceed
Fill in all the required details and register
You will receive a User ID and Password
Step 2: Application
Log in with your application ID and password
Select the scholarship and fill the application form
Upload the required documents and submit
The school nodal officer will verify the form online
It will then be verified by the state government online