The PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026 is an important Central Government scholarship scheme for eligible students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and De-Notified Tribes (DNT) categories.
Implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YASASVI) aims to support students from eligible communities in accessing quality education.
Under the Top Class Education in Schools component, financial assistance is available for eligible students studying in selected schools from Class 9 to Class 12. The scholarship can cover tuition fees, hostel fees and other eligible school-related expenses, subject to the prescribed limits. The Government has fixed the assistance at up to ₹75,000 per year for Classes 9 and 10 and up to ₹1,25,000 per year for Classes 11 and 12.
PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026 – Key Highlights
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools |
| Academic Year | 2026–27 |
| Beneficiaries | OBC, EBC and DNT students |
| Classes | 9th to 12th |
| Scholarship | Up to ₹75,000 for Classes 9–10 |
| Higher Scholarship | Up to ₹1,25,000 for Classes 11–12 |
| Family Income Limit | Up to ₹2.50 lakh per annum |
| Application Portal | National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |
| Application Deadline Listed on NSP | 30 September 2026 |
| Selection | Merit-based, as per scheme guidelines |
The official NSP currently lists the school component under PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students. For 2026–27, the portal currently shows the application as a renewal application with a student deadline of September 30, 2026.
How Much Scholarship is Available?
The financial assistance under the scheme depends on the student’s class.
Classes 9 and 10
Eligible students can receive financial assistance of up to ₹75,000 per year.
Classes 11 and 12
Students can receive financial assistance of up to ₹1,25,000 per year.
The assistance is intended to meet tuition fees, hostel fees and other eligible charges required by the school, subject to the scheme’s prescribed ceiling.
Who Can Apply for PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026?
Students should generally meet the following conditions:
- The student must belong to the OBC, EBC or DNT category.
- The student should be studying in an eligible Top Class School.
- The scheme covers education from Class 9 to Class 12.
- The annual family income should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh, subject to the applicable scheme guidelines.
- Selection is based on merit and the prescribed PM YASASVI/NSP selection procedure.
The Government’s scheme documents state that students studying in shortlisted Top Class Schools are eligible for assistance and that scholarships are processed through the National Scholarship Portal.
What Are Top Class Schools?
The PM YASASVI school scholarship is not available to students in every school.
The scheme covers schools shortlisted under the Government’s Top Class Education framework. The official scheme guidelines provide for selection of high-performing schools and financial assistance to eligible students studying in those institutions.
Students should therefore check whether their school is listed/eligible on the National Scholarship Portal before applying.
Documents Required
Students may be required to provide or verify documents such as:
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- OBC/EBC/DNT category certificate
- Income certificate
- Previous class marksheet
- Aadhaar details
- Student’s bank account details
- School-related information
- Other documents required by NSP or the concerned authorities
Students should ensure that their Aadhaar and bank details are correctly linked/updated wherever required for scholarship processing.
How to Apply for PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026?
Applications are processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Students should first complete the required One Time Registration (OTR) process. NSP states that an OTR number is required to apply for scholarships and remains applicable throughout the student’s academic career.
After completing OTR, eligible students can:
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal.
- Log in using the required credentials.
- Select the PM YASASVI scholarship scheme.
- Enter the required personal, academic and bank details.
- Upload or provide the required documents.
- Submit the scholarship application.
- Ensure that the application is verified by the concerned school/institution and authorities.
The PM YASASVI school scheme is implemented through NSP with assistance from State Governments/UTs, and scholarship payments are made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to eligible beneficiaries.
PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026 Last Date
According to the current National Scholarship Portal 2026–27 scheme listing, the student application deadline shown for the PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools scheme is:
Last Date: September 30, 2026
However, the current NSP listing identifies this deadline under renewal applications. Students applying for the first time should check the scheme status and their eligibility on NSP before assuming that the same deadline applies to a fresh application.
Important for Students
Students should not wait until the last day to submit their scholarship application. Before applying, check:
- Whether your school is eligible under the Top Class School component.
- Whether your OBC/EBC/DNT category documentation is valid.
- Whether your family income certificate meets the prescribed limit.
- Whether your Aadhaar and bank details are correct.
- Whether your OTR has been generated.
- Whether your school has completed the required verification.
The NSP also provides a facility to search for schools/institutions registered on the portal.
Where to Apply?
Students should use only the official National Scholarship Portal for the scholarship application and status-related services.
Official National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in – Official NSP Website
PM YASASVI Scheme Listing: Check PM YASASVI on NSP
