Sarkari Yojana

PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Quick Summary: PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship supports OBC, EBC, and DNT students in Classes IX and X at Government Schools with a ₹4,000 annual academic allowance, subject to a ₹2.5 lakh family income cap. Applications go through the National Scholarship Portal on a fixed annual timeline.

About PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

The “PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students” is a sub-scheme within the umbrella “PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India for OBCs and Others (PM-YASASVI)”. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, to extend educational support to students from Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT). > Objective:

The scheme aims at the welfare and motivation of children from these categories by offering financial assistance at the pre-matriculation or secondary stage. > Scope:

  • The scholarship is available only for studies within India and is awarded by the Government of the State/Union Territory where the applicant is domiciled.
  • It is provided only to students studying in Government Schools.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The scholarships are open only to Nationals of…

The scholarships are open only to Nationals of India.

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A scholarship will be sanctioned where the parents'/guardians'…

A scholarship will be sanctioned where the parents'/guardians' income from all sources does not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per annum.

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Students must be studying full-time in Class IX…

Students must be studying full-time in Class IX or X at a Government School only.

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They must belong to the OBC, EBC, or…

They must belong to the OBC, EBC, or DNT category (excluding those already covered under SC, ST, or OBC) as evidenced by a valid certificate.

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A holder of this scholarship cannot simultaneously hold…

A holder of this scholarship cannot simultaneously hold any other educational scholarship for studying in Class IX and X; if awarded another one for these classes, the student may choose either scholarship and must inform the Head of the Institution of the choice made.

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The Income Certificate needs to be furnished only…

The Income Certificate needs to be furnished only once, at the time of admission to the course. Note: The condition stipulated in this Ministry's Notification No. 428 dated 16.02.2017 relating to provisions contained in Section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits, and Services) Act 2016 must be followed, with the further stipulation that if Aadhaar authentication fails for any applicant for any reason, that individual should be allowed to establish identity through other means, so that genuine persons are not denied their benefits. Other Conditions for Award:

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If a student breaches school discipline or any…

If a student breaches school discipline or any other scholarship terms, the scholarship may be suspended or cancelled, subject to the competent school authority's satisfaction; the State Government/UT Administration may also cancel the award directly if satisfied about the violation.

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Migration of students from one institution to another…

Migration of students from one institution to another during the academic year is normally disallowed, barring exceptional circumstances that serve the student's academic interest.

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A scholar receiving benefits under this scheme cannot…

A scholar receiving benefits under this scheme cannot avail benefits under any other pre-matric scholarship scheme.

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Only two boys from the same parents/guardians may…

Only two boys from the same parents/guardians may receive scholarships; this restriction does not apply to girls, so scholarships given to girls will not affect the admissibility of up to two boys from the same family.

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Maintaining an attendance record of at least 75%…

Maintaining an attendance record of at least 75% in the previous year is a prerequisite for the scholarship.

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At least 5% of students with disabilities must…

At least 5% of students with disabilities must be covered under the scholarships, and 30% of beneficiaries must be reserved for girl students.

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If a student is found to have obtained…

If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship through a false statement, it will be cancelled immediately, the paid amount recovered at the concerned State Government's discretion, and the student blacklisted and permanently barred from any scheme's scholarship. Duration and Renewal of Scholarship:

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Once awarded, the scholarship may be renewed for…

Once awarded, the scholarship may be renewed for the next academic year by the concerned State Government/UT Administration, unless the school's competent authority recommends discontinuation under the relevant clause of these regulations.

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The award stays payable until the student passes…

The award stays payable until the student passes Class X, subject to satisfactory academic performance and 75% attendance each academic year, verified via an Aadhaar-based attendance system.

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If illness prevents a scholar from appearing in…

If illness prevents a scholar from appearing in the annual examination, the award may be renewed on production of a medical certificate from a prescribed authority, accepted by the institution.

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A scholarship for any class is available for…

A scholarship for any class is available for one year only; a student repeating a class will not receive the scholarship again for that class.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Coverage Value of Scholarship

Coverage Value of Scholarship:

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Students receive a consolidated academic allowance of…

Students receive a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000/- per annum.

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Note:

The full scholarship amount, from both State and Central Government, is credited directly into the account of the student or parent solely through DBT, preferably via an Aadhaar Based Payment System (Aadhaar Payment Bridge-AePS).

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar Card

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Passport-size photograph

Passport-size photograph

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Marksheets/certificates of educational qualification

Marksheets/certificates of educational qualification

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Income certificate(s)

Income certificate(s)

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Domicile Certificate

Domicile Certificate

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Caste/Community Certificate issued by the competent authority

Caste/Community Certificate issued by the competent authority

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Disability certificate, where applicable

Disability certificate, where applicable

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Bank account details

Bank account details

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Any other document(s) as required

Any other document(s) as required

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students through the online application process outlined below.

The concerned State Government/UT Administration will announce the scheme well ahead of time through advertisements in leading language newspapers and local dailies, as well as via their websites/scholarship portals and other media.
All applications must be filed on the online portal along with the required certificates — no paper applications are accepted.
Applicants may apply through the specified online portal of their State/UT or through the National Scholarship Portal. Application Process: National Scholarship Portal- Scholarship applications, with the required documents, can be submitted online via the National Scholarship Portal website: https://scholarships.gov.in/ Registration for New Applicant:

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Open the official NSP website and click 'New…

Open the official NSP website and click 'New Registration' under Applicant Corner.

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Read the Instructions/Guidelines, check the undertaking box, then…

Read the Instructions/Guidelines, check the undertaking box, then click Continue.

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Begin registration by entering the required details

Begin registration by entering the required details. Registered Applicant:

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Open the official NSP website and click 'Fresh…

Open the official NSP website and click 'Fresh Application' under Applicant Corner.

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Log in with your application ID and password

Log in with your application ID and password.

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Select the Scholarship

Select the Scholarship.

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Complete the applicant form

Complete the applicant form.

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Upload the required documents and submit

Upload the required documents and submit. (Note: Application processes may differ across States/UTs; eligible students should check and apply on the IT Portal of their concerned State or Union Territory to access the scholarship benefits.) Timelines for the Scheme: Sl. No. Line of Action Timeline 1 Opening of the Portal for student registration 1st April 2 Closing of the registration Portal 30th June 3 Completion of verification by institutions 31st July 4 Verification by the State Government 15th August 5 Release of Central Assistance into the SNA, based on data uploaded to the central portal 31st August 6 Payment of scholarships by the State Government using the DBT process (by) 30th September

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References