Central government scheme · Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Department of Social Justice and Empowerment)

PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India for OBCs and Others

Also called PM-YASASVI · Formerly Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students

The PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India for OBCs and Others is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to provide scholarships and hostels for OBC, EBC, and De-notified Tribe students from families earning up to ₹2.5 lakh a year, from Class 9 to college. It is for students from these categories with a valid certificate and a family income from all sources up to ₹2.5 lakh a year who are studying full-time in government schools from Class 9, in recognised post-matric courses, or admitted to notified schools and colleges. Beneficiaries receive academic allowances, compulsory fees, tuition and hostel charges, living costs, book allowances, and computer grants depending on their course level. To apply, submit applications online on the scholarship portal used by your State or UT, with selection for top class institutions based on merit.

Written by AI from the official details below.

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Who can apply for PM-YASASVI

  • Students from OBC, EBC or DNT (not covered under SC, ST or OBC) categories with a valid certificate.
  • Family income from all sources up to ₹2.5 lakh a year (below ₹2.5 lakh for Top Class School).
  • Pre-Matric: studying full-time in Class 9 or 10 in a government school.
  • Post-Matric: studying a recognised course after Class 10, from Class 11 up to higher education.
  • Top Class School / College: admitted to a school or institution notified by the Ministry; awards go by merit within state slots.

PM-YASASVI benefits

  • Pre-Matric (Class 9-10): academic allowance of ₹4,000 a year.
  • Post-Matric: compulsory fees plus an academic allowance, paid for the course by DBT.
  • Top Class School: tuition, hostel and other charges up to ₹75,000 a year (Class 9-10) and ₹1,25,000 a year (Class 11-12).
  • Top Class College: full tuition (capped at ₹2 lakh a year in private institutions), ₹3,000 a month living costs, ₹5,000 a year for books, and one-time ₹45,000 for a computer.
  • Hostels for OBC boys and girls are built under the scheme.

How to apply for PM-YASASVI

  1. Pre- and Post-Matric: apply on the scholarship portal used by your State/UT (NSP or the State portal); the State verifies and pays.
  2. Top Class School and College: once admitted to a notified school or institution, apply online on the scholarship portal; selection is by merit.
  3. Renewal students must apply again every year.

Documents needed for PM-YASASVI

  • OBC/EBC/DNT category certificate
  • Income certificate (taken once, at the time of admission)
  • Aadhaar (other proof of identity is allowed if Aadhaar authentication fails)
  • Bank account for DBT

Where it applies

Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you

Checked

Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

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