Sarkari Yojana
PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
About PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
“PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students” is a sub-scheme of the umbrella scheme “PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India for OBCs and Others (PM-YASASVI)”. Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, this Centrally Sponsored Scheme offers educational assistance to students from Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT).
Objective:
The scheme aims to give OBC, EBC, and DNT students at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stages financial help so that they can finish their education.
Scope:
- The scholarships can be used only for studies in India, and they are awarded by the Government of the State/Union Territory where the applicant actually belongs, that is, is permanently settled.
Definitions:
- “Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses” covers (i) all Professional courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance /Administration, Computer Science/ Applications; (ii) Post Graduate Diploma courses in the various branches of Management & Medicine; (iii) C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./1.C.F.A., etc.; (iv) M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Programmes (D.Lit., D.Sc. etc.) under Group I, Group II and Group Ill courses; (v) L.L.B, Integrated LL B, L.L.M; and (vi) Commercial Pilot License Courses from GoI institutes, helicopter pilot and multiengine included (maximum 20 slots per annum).
- “Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate” covers every Professional Course leading to a Degree, M Ed. / M. Pharma., Diploma, or Certificate in fields such as Pharmacy (B Pharma.), Nursing (B Nursing), BFS, other para-medical branches like rehabilitation and diagnostics, Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, and Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation, etc.), where the minimum entrance qualification is Sr. Secondary (10+2), as well as Vocational stream, ITI courses and Polytechnic courses requiring Class XII or above for entry.
- “Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate course” refers to courses that fall outside Group 1 & Group 2, for example BA / B.Sc. / B.Com etc. and M.A/ M. Sc./ M.Com etc.
- “Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses” refers to every post-matriculation level non-degree course with High School (Class X) as the entrance qualification, for example the Senior secondary certificate (Class XI and XII) in both general and vocational streams, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc.
- The courses listed under each group are only indicative, and States/UTs are free to add courses in keeping with the standards laid down in the State/UT.
- “Freeship Card” means a card that the State Govt./UT Administration issues to a student eligible for a scholarship under this Scheme, allowing them to take admission in an institution without paying the tuition fee and hostel fee in advance.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Indian nationals belonging to OBCs, EBCs, and DNTs,…
Indian nationals belonging to OBCs, EBCs, and DNTs, as notified by the Central Govt./State Govt./UT Admin, are eligible for these scholarships.
These scholarships apply to all recognized post-matriculation or…
These scholarships apply to all recognized post-matriculation or post-secondary courses studied at recognized institutions as specified in para 3 of the Guidelines. 1. Eligibility is limited to candidates from the OBC/EBC/DNT categories notified for the State/UT where the applicant is permanently settled, and who have cleared Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or any higher examination from a recognized University or Board of Secondary Education.
Students in Class XI of Higher Secondary School…
Students in Class XI of Higher Secondary School courses or Class XII of Multipurpose High School are not eligible, since these form a continuous school course; however, where the Class 10 examination of such courses counts as equivalent to Matriculation, students who join other courses after passing Class 10 will be treated as post-matric students and qualify for the scholarship.
Students pursuing Post-Graduate courses in medicine are eligible…
Students pursuing Post-Graduate courses in medicine are eligible only if they are barred from practicing during their course.
Students who, after failing or passing Under Graduate/Post-Graduate…
Students who, after failing or passing Under Graduate/Post-Graduate examinations in Arts/Science/Commerce, join a recognized professional or technical certificate/diploma/degree course will get the scholarship if otherwise eligible; no further failure will be condoned except for Group '1' courses, and no subsequent course change will be permitted thereafter.
Students pursuing studies via correspondence/online courses are also…
Students pursuing studies via correspondence/online courses are also eligible, with the term correspondence covering distance and continuous education only for courses at Central/State Universities.
Only two boys from the same parents/guardians may…
Only two boys from the same parents/guardians may receive scholarships; this cap does not apply to girls, so scholarships given to girls of the same parents/guardian will not affect the admissibility of up to two boys from that family.
A scholarship holder under this Scheme cannot simultaneously…
A scholarship holder under this Scheme cannot simultaneously hold any other scholarship/stipend; if awarded another one, the student must choose whichever is more beneficial and inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution, and no scholarship under this Scheme will be paid from the date another scholarship/stipend is accepted — though the student may still accept free lodging, a grant, or ad-hoc monetary help from the State Government or other sources for books, equipment, or board and lodging, in addition to the scholarship amount.
Scholarship holders receiving coaching at pre-examination training centers…
Scholarship holders receiving coaching at pre-examination training centers with Central/State Government financial assistance will not be eligible for a stipend under the coaching schemes during that coaching period.
The age ceiling for admission as a regular…
The age ceiling for admission as a regular student in different classes will be decided by the concerned Institutions.
Employed students whose income, combined with their parents'/guardians'…
Employed students whose income, combined with their parents'/guardians' income, does not exceed ₹2.50 lakhs per annum are eligible for the post-matric scholarship.
Unemployed students whose parents'/guardians' income from all sources…
Unemployed students whose parents'/guardians' income from all sources does not exceed ₹2.50 lakhs per annum will also be entitled to the scholarship under the scheme. Note: The Income Certificate needs to be submitted only once — at the time of admission — for courses running more than one year. Other Conditions for the Award:
The scholarship depends on the scholar's satisfactory progress…
The scholarship depends on the scholar's satisfactory progress and conduct; if the Head of the Institution reports at any time that a scholar has, through their own act or default, failed to progress satisfactorily or been guilty of misconduct such as strikes, unauthorized absence, etc., the sanctioning authority may cancel the scholarship or withhold further payments for whatever period it deems fit.
If a student is found to have obtained…
If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship through a false statement, the scholarship will be cancelled immediately, the amount already paid recovered at the concerned State Government's discretion, and the student blacklisted and permanently barred from scholarships under any scheme.
An awarded scholarship may be cancelled if the…
An awarded scholarship may be cancelled if the scholar changes their subject of study or institution without the State Government's prior approval; the Head of the Institution must report such cases and stop the scholarship payment, and amounts already paid may be recovered at the State Government's discretion.
A scholar must refund the scholarship amount, at…
A scholar must refund the scholarship amount, at the State Government's discretion, if they discontinue the studies for which the scholarship was awarded during the course of the year. Duration and Renewal of Awards:
The award remains payable until course completion, subject…
The award remains payable until course completion, subject to satisfactory academic performance and 75% attendance each academic year, verified through an Aadhaar-based attendance system.
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/college.
If University/Institution regulations promote a student to the…
If University/Institution regulations promote a student to the next higher class despite not passing the lower class, and require them to retake the junior class exam later, they remain entitled to the scholarship for the class into which they are promoted, provided they are otherwise eligible; further, a student who fails a class and rejoins it as a regular student will be eligible for a scholarship for one additional year or the actual period, whichever is shorter.
If a scholar pursuing a Group I course…
If a scholar pursuing a Group I course fails the examination the first time, the award may be renewed; for a second or subsequent failure in any class, the student must bear their own expenses until promoted to the next higher class.
Aadhaar authentication is compulsory at the time of…
Aadhaar authentication is compulsory at the time of renewal, if not already furnished at admission. Eligibility of Educational Institutions: Scholarships apply to studies in all recognized post-matriculation or post-secondary courses (Intermediate/Senior Secondary, Diploma, long-term Vocational Training Certificate, Graduate, Post Graduate courses, etc.) pursued at recognized Institutions/Universities/Colleges falling under any of the following 9 categories:
Institutions of National Importance;
Institutions of National Importance;
Central University/State University/Autonomous colleges recognized by the UGC,…
Central University/State University/Autonomous colleges recognized by the UGC, and Universities/Colleges recognized under section 2(f) of the UGC Act;
Deemed Universities;
Deemed Universities;
All Private Universities recognized by the State/Centre;
All Private Universities recognized by the State/Centre;
Private Professional Institutions affiliated with a recognized Central/State…
Private Professional Institutions affiliated with a recognized Central/State University and covered by a Fee Fixation Committee as mandated by the Supreme Court;
Recognized schools/colleges for Classes XI and XII;
Recognized schools/colleges for Classes XI and XII;
Diploma-granting Institutions recognized by State/UT Governments;
Diploma-granting Institutions recognized by State/UT Governments;
Vocational Training Institutes affiliated to the National Council…
Vocational Training Institutes affiliated to the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT);
Institutions affiliated/approved by appropriate bodies such as NMC/AICTE,…
Institutions affiliated/approved by appropriate bodies such as NMC/AICTE, etc., or any regulatory body established by a State/UT/Centre.
Benefits Provided
PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The scholarship covers the following components for the…
The scholarship covers the following components for the full duration of the course: Sl. No.Category of CoursesYearly Academic Allowance (in ₹)Yearly Tuition Fee (in ₹)Total (in ₹)1Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses10,000/-10,000/-20,000/-2Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate8,000/-5,000/-13,000/-3Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group I & Group II6,000/-2,000/-8,000/-4Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses5,000/-05,000/-Note 01: Students pursuing C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. are treated as day scholars for academic allowance purposes, and students on correspondence/online courses do not qualify for the academic allowance. Note 02: Online/correspondence students do receive the tuition fee component. Note 03: State Governments may choose to supplement the academic allowance using their own funds. Note 04: The complete scholarship amount — from both State and Central Government, covering tuition fees, academic allowance, and any other admissible allowance — is credited directly to the student's account solely through DBT, preferably via an Aadhaar Based Payment System (Aadhaar Payment Bridge). Note 05: No scholarship is paid for the internship/housemanship period of the M.B.B.S course, or for practical training periods in other courses, if the student receives any remuneration or stipend during that period.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph
Marksheets/certificates of educational qualification
Marksheets/certificates of educational qualification
Valid Income Certificate issued by the competent authority
Valid Income Certificate issued by the competent authority
Domicile Certificate
Domicile Certificate
Caste/Community Certificate issued by the competent authority
Caste/Community Certificate issued by the competent authority
Disability certificate, where applicable
Disability certificate, where applicable
Bank account details
Bank account details
Any other document(s) as required
Any other document(s) as required
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students through the online application process outlined below.
Each State Government/UT Administration will, starting from April, publicise the Scheme's details and invite applications through advertisements in leading State newspapers, their own websites/scholarship portals, and other media.
Applicants must submit the completed application to the prescribed authority through the designated portal before the last date set for receiving applications.
Applicants may apply through the State/UT's specified online portal or the National Scholarship Portal.
Application Process: National Scholarship Portal-
Online scholarship submissions, along with the required documents, can be made through the National Scholarship Portal website: https://scholarships.gov.in/
Registration for New Applicant:
Open the official NSP website and select 'New…
Open the official NSP website and select 'New Registration' under Applicant Corner.
Read the Instructions/Guidelines, tick the undertaking checkbox, then…
Read the Instructions/Guidelines, tick the undertaking checkbox, then click Continue.
Begin registration by entering the required details
Begin registration by entering the required details. Registered Applicant:
Open the official NSP website and select 'Fresh…
Open the official NSP website and select 'Fresh Application' under Applicant Corner.
Log in using your application ID and password
Log in using your application ID and password.
Select the Scholarship
Select the Scholarship.
Complete the applicant form
Complete the applicant form.
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.)
Selection of Candidates:
All eligible OBC/EBC/DNT candidates will receive scholarships subject to meeting the Scheme's eligibility conditions. Candidates belonging to one State but studying in another will be awarded scholarships by, and submit applications to, the competent authorities of the State to which they belong, and will be treated as studying in their own State for purposes of fee exemption or other concessions.
Timelines for the Scheme:
Opening of Portal for registration by students: 1st April
Closing of Portal for registration: 30th June
Completion of verification by institutions: 31st July
Verification by the State Government: 15th August
Release of Central Assistance into the SNA, based on data uploaded to the central portal: 31st August
Payment of scholarships by the State Government via the DBT process (by): 30th September
Process for Issuing the Freeship Card:
All eligible students may take admission at institutions without prepaying tuition and hostel fees, per the Scheme Guidelines; a FREESHIP CARD is issued by the State Government to enable this.
Well ahead of the expected admission date, the student must register for the Freeship Card on the relevant scholarship portal, providing details such as their Aadhaar number, the course they intend to join (e.g. MBBS, B.Sc., Class XI, etc.), and an undertaking that the institution's charges will be paid within 7 working days of the scholarship amount reaching their account. The portals for Freeship Card registration remain open all year.
Income, caste, and merit details should ideally be verified automatically through linked online databases, making the process fully paperless; until that system is operational, scanned documents may be uploaded, including a passport-size photograph, copies of certificates for all examinations passed (diploma, degree, etc.), a Caste certificate signed by the authorized officer, and a valid Income certificate issued by the competent authority as prescribed by the State Government.
Once a student registers on the Portal and is found eligible, all States/UTs must complete verification within 30 days of receiving the registration request and issue the Freeship Card through the IT portal, naming the course applied for, so eligible students aren't denied admission due to delayed tuition fee payment. Students should be able to download the Freeship Card directly from the portal, and once full digitization of the required certificates is achieved, the card will be generated automatically and immediately upon registration for eligible students.
The Freeship Card will carry the details listed in
Annexure-1
and will be digitally signed; for admission purposes, it stays valid for one year from its date of issue.
A student wishing to change course before taking admission may do so by logging into the IT portal, and a fresh Freeship Card will be issued automatically for all eligible students.
Renewal students need not register afresh for the Freeship Card — once issued, the card stays valid for the entire duration of the course.
Objectives
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Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Candidates who, after passing one stage of education, are studying in the same stage of education in a different subject e.g. B.Sc. after B.A or B.Com. after a B.A. or M.A. in a subject after an M.A. in another subject will not be eligible.
1. Students who, after having completed their educational career in one professional line, e.g., LLB after B.T/B. Ed will not be eligible.
Official Application & Website
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