PM-YASASVI Scholarship Overview
PM-YASASVI (Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) is a central government umbrella scheme for students from OBC, EBC and DNT (Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes) communities. It provides post-matric scholarships, hostels, and top-class education support to help meritorious students complete higher education.
Who Is Eligible for PM-YASASVI
- Community: Students belonging to OBC, Economically Backward Classes (EBC) or Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) categories.
- Education level: Students studying in Class 11 and above, including post-matric and higher education courses.
- Income ceiling: Family income within the prescribed limit notified by the government.
- Merit: Students should have secured admission in a recognised institution with satisfactory academic performance.
Components of the Scheme
- Post-Matric Scholarship: Financial support for tuition and maintenance for eligible students.
- Top Class Education: Support for meritorious students in notified top-ranked institutions.
- Hostel Facilities: Construction and rent support for hostels for students pursuing higher education.
- Pre-Matric Support: Assistance for DNT students at the pre-matric stage under the umbrella scheme.
Key Benefits
- Fee reimbursement: Covers tuition fees as per the prescribed ceiling for the course and institution.
- Maintenance allowance: Monthly allowance for books, stationery and daily needs.
- Hostel rent: Financial support for hostel accommodation where applicable.
- Reduced dropout: Direct support that lets students continue higher education without financial pressure.
How to Apply for PM-YASASVI
- Visit the official National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and create or log in to your account.
- Select the PM-YASASVI scheme applicable to your category and education level.
- Fill in personal, academic and bank details, and upload the required documents.
- Submit the application before the deadline and note the application ID for tracking.
- Track the application status on the portal; scholarships are disbursed directly to the student's bank account.
Documents Required
- Community (caste) certificate issued by the competent authority
- Income certificate of the family
- Bank account details and Aadhaar
- Previous year's marksheet and current admission proof
Important Points
Applications are accepted only through the National Scholarship Portal, and the deadline is announced each academic year. Students should keep their documents ready and verify their bank account details, because the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's account as per the official guidelines.