PM YASASVI (Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India)
Typically opens September–November. Verify exact dates on NSP each year.
- Amount
- ₹75,000 per year (classes 9–10), ₹1,25,000 per year (classes 11–12)
- Who can apply
- OBC, EBC and DNT students studying in classes 9–12 in government or recognized schools.
- Income limit
- Family income below ₹2.5 lakh per year
- Study level
- Class 9-10, Class 11-12
- Apply through
- NSP (scholarships.gov.in)
- Notes
- High-value school-level scholarship with a nationwide entrance-style selection.
About this scholarship
The PM YASASVI (PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) is an umbrella scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It specifically targets students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT). It covers both pre-matric (Class 9 and 10) and post-matric higher education levels. The scheme is aimed at ensuring that students from these specific disadvantaged groups receive the financial backing needed to complete their education. Selection was previously tied to a dedicated entrance test but is often now integrated into standard merit and means criteria via state portals or NSP, depending on the specific sub-scheme component. It provides significant support for tuition fees and maintenance allowances. The scholarship is meant to cover the duration of the course, but strict annual renewal is mandatory, and students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving the funds.
Documents you need
- Caste/Community certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT)
- Family income certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Previous exam marksheet
- Fee receipt from school/college
- Passport-size photograph
How to apply
- Determine if your specific state routes PM YASASVI applications through the National Scholarship Portal or a state-specific portal.
- Register and fill out the detailed application form, ensuring your category (OBC/EBC/DNT) is correctly selected.
- Upload the necessary income and community certificates clearly.
Why applications get rejected
- Confusing the pre-matric and post-matric components, leading to applying under the wrong scheme level.
- Uploading an expired or invalid income certificate, which immediately triggers rejection during verification.
- Having a mismatch between the name on the Aadhaar card and the school records, which causes the direct benefit transfer to fail.
Common questions
What is the income limit for PM YASASVI?
The family income limit from all sources is typically ₹2.5 lakh per annum, but always check the latest official notification.
Do I have to take an entrance exam for this scholarship?
While an entrance test was originally introduced, the requirement has been modified or suspended in recent years; selection is largely based on merit and income criteria now.
Can EBC students of the general category apply?
Yes, Economically Backward Class (EBC) students who are not covered under other reservations are a key target group of this scheme.
New to the National Scholarship Portal? Read our step-by-step guide to applying on NSP.
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