PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026-27 for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
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About This Scholarship
PM YASASVI (PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) is the umbrella scholarship scheme of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, for students of Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified Tribes (DNT). The scheme document, written for 2021-22 to 2025-26, has five parts: Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship, Top Class School Education, Top Class College Education and Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls. The Ministry describes it as consolidating earlier OBC, EBC and DNT schemes, including the Dr Ambedkar scholarships for EBC and DNT students that were subsumed from 2021-22. Family income must not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh a year for every scholarship part.
Pre-Matric and Post-Matric are centrally sponsored: State and UT governments award them, so portals and dates differ by State. The two Top Class parts are central sector schemes handled on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). For 2026-27 NSP lists applications from 1 June 2026 to 31 October 2026 for Top Class College and for renewal under Top Class School, with institute verification until 15 November 2026 and district, State and ministry verification until 30 November 2026. NSP shows no fresh-application window for Top Class School in 2026-27.
The YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) that the National Testing Agency ran for fresh Top Class School entry was notified for 2022 and 2023. The current NSP guidelines do not mention it and rank applicants by previous-class marks, the yet.nta.ac.in site did not resolve on 5 October 2026, and no 2026-27 entrance-test notice was found.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment |
| Who | OBC, EBC and DNT students with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year |
| Level | Class 9 to post-graduate study, by component |
| Amount | Rs 4,000 a year (Pre-Matric) up to fees of Rs 2,00,000 a year (Top Class College) |
| Applications 2026-27 | NSP: 1 June 2026 to 31 October 2026 (Top Class College; Top Class School renewal); State portals for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric |
| Portal | National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and State or UT portals |
Components
| Scheme | Who | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship | Class IX and X in Government schools | Rs 4,000 a year |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Post-matric and post-secondary courses | Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 a year |
| Top Class School Education | Classes 9 to 12 at notified Top Class Schools | Fees up to Rs 75,000 or Rs 1,25,000 a year |
| Top Class College Education | Full-time courses beyond Class 12 at notified institutions | Fees up to Rs 2,00,000 a year plus allowances |
| Construction of Hostels | Hostels for OBC boys and girls | Not a student scholarship |
Sources: PM YASASVI scheme document, Top Class School guidelines, Top Class College guidelines, PIB release of 23 October 2024, NSP schemes and dates. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Provider
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
Type
Need-based
Level
Post-Matric
Duration
Class 9 to post-graduation, by component; renewed yearly
Class 9 to post-graduation, by component; renewed yearly
Duration
Pre-Matric: Rs 4,000 a year allowance. Post-Matric: Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 a year by course group. Top Class School: tuition, hostel and other charges up to Rs 75,000 (Classes 9-10) or Rs 1,25,000 (Classes 11-12) a year. Top Class College: tuition and fees up to Rs 2,00,000 a year at private institutions, plus Rs 3,000 a month living expenses and Rs 5,000 a year for books
Coverage
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Category | OBC, EBC or DNT as notified by the Centre or the State or UT |
| Nationality | Indian nationals |
| Family income | Not more than Rs 2.5 lakh a year from all sources |
| Pre-Matric | Full-time student of Class IX or X in a Government school |
| Post-Matric | Recognised post-matric or post-secondary course in India, in the State where permanently settled |
| Top Class School | Studying in Classes 9 to 12 at a notified Top Class School (100% pass record in Classes 10 and 12) |
| Top Class College | Admitted to a full-time course in a notified institution, within the slots allotted to it |
- A Pre-Matric holder cannot hold another educational scholarship for Classes IX and X and must choose one.
- Post-Matric: studying again at the same level, such as B.Com after B.A., is not eligible, and correspondence or online students get no academic allowance.
- Top Class School students cannot take other government assistance for items the scheme already covers.
Source: PM YASASVI scheme document.
Income Limit
₹2,50,000 p.a.
Eligible Categories
Scholarship Benefits
Financial Support
INR 4,000 - 2,00,000
Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer to the student's or parent's bank account; Top Class School funds are released in one instalment before 15 August each year; Pre-Matric and Post-Matric are paid through State or UT portals
What's Covered
| Scheme | Who | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship | Class IX and X, Government schools | Rs 4,000 a year consolidated academic allowance |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Post-matric and post-secondary courses | Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 a year, by course group |
| Top Class School Education | Classes 9 to 12 at notified Top Class Schools | Tuition, hostel and other school charges up to Rs 75,000 a year (Classes 9-10) and Rs 1,25,000 a year (Classes 11-12) |
| Top Class College Education | Full-time courses beyond Class 12 at notified institutions | Tuition and non-refundable fees (ceiling Rs 2,00,000 a year at private institutions), living expenses Rs 3,000 a month, books and stationery Rs 5,000 a year, and a one-time laptop grant up to Rs 45,000 |
Post-Matric rates (a year)
| Course group | Academic allowance | Tuition fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1: degree and post-graduate professional courses, M.Phil. and Ph.D., law | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 20,000 |
| Group 2: other professional courses leading to degree, diploma or certificate | Rs 8,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 13,000 |
| Group 3: graduate and post-graduate courses not in Groups 1 and 2 | Rs 6,000 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 8,000 |
| Group 4: non-degree courses after Class X | Rs 5,000 | Rs 0 | Rs 5,000 |
Money goes into the student's or parent's bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer, preferably through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge. Top Class School funds are released in one instalment before 15 August each year.
How to Apply
Application Guide
- For Pre-Matric and Post-Matric, apply on the scholarship portal notified by the State or UT government where the student is domiciled; dates are set by each State.
- For Top Class College, and for Top Class School renewal, open https://scholarships.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) with an Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Log in and open the scheme as NSP names it: PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In College For OBC, EBC And DNT Students, or PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In Schools For OBC, EBC And DNT Students.
- Fill in the application; Top Class School applicants enter the marks of the final examination of the previous class. Upload the income certificate and the caste certificate.
- Submit. The school or institute nodal officer verifies the application online, and the State or district nodal officer confirms it.
- Apply again every year, including for renewal.
Selection Process
Pre-Matric and Post-Matric awards are made by State and UT governments to eligible students. For Post-Matric, 30% of funds are earmarked for girl students and 5% for students with disabilities, and disbursement goes first to students of Government institutions, then aided, then unaided institutions, as funds allow.
Top Class School: slots are allotted to each State by OBC population and announced each April, and at least 30% of the scholarships are reserved for girls. Schools with a 100% pass record in Classes 10 and 12 are shortlisted by a committee chaired by the Joint Secretary (BC). A State-wise merit list is prepared for each class, for boys and girls separately, on the marks of the final examination of the previous class, and scholarships are allocated automatically on merit.
Top Class College: notified institutions receive slots per course. If more eligible students are admitted than there are slots, the scholarship goes to the top students in the inter-se merit list based on the admission criteria; on a tie for the last slot, the student with the lower family income is preferred. Other OBC, EBC and DNT students of the institution can take the Post-Matric Scholarship through the State.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Start
Monday, 01 June 2026
Date passed
Application End
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Application Deadline
Saturday, 31 October 2026