PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme
Overview
The PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme, run by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, recognises and promotes quality education among Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) students.
Selection Process: Selection is based purely on academic merit from the previous class examination (the YASASVI Entrance Test has been discontinued); the institution selects eligible students from a merit list, with 30% of the scholarship reserved for female students.
Amount & Benefits
Eligibility
Applicants must: Belong to OBC, EBC, or DNT communities; Be studying in Class 9 or Class 11 at a recognised institution; Have annual family income not exceeding ₹2,50,000; Have secured at least 60% marks in the previous class (Class 8 for Class 9 applicants, Class 10 for Class 11 applicants). Priority to students enrolled in identified Top Class Schools.
Required documents
Application process
- 1Register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- 2Fill the PM YASASVI application form
- 3Upload required documents
- 4Submit before the deadline
- 5Merit-based selection by the institution
Selection process
- 1Application submittedYour form is filed on the official portal.
- 2Institute verificationYour college confirms enrolment and documents.
- 3State verificationThe state department reviews and approves.
- 4Scholarship approvalThe sanctioning authority clears the award.
- 5Fund transferThe amount is credited to your bank account.
Indicative timeline
Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.