Education is one of the most powerful tools for social empowerment and equal opportunity. Recognising this, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, has launched the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools. This scheme is designed exclusively for students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT). By providing financial support for schooling from Class 9 to Class 12, the scheme ensures that bright and talented students are not deprived of quality education due to financial constraints.
This initiative is being implemented with the active support of State Governments and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). It aims to fully cover the education expenses of eligible students, enabling them to complete their secondary education in top-class schools across India.
PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools: Overview
| Scholarship Name | PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students |
| Launched By | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India |
| Applicable For | Students of OBC, EBC, and DNT categories |
| Class Covered | Class 9 to Class 12 |
| Academic Year | 2025–26 |
| Benefit | Up to ₹75,000 (Class 9–10) and ₹1,25,000 (Class 11–12) per year |
| Mode of Application | Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |
| Apply Last Date | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Official Website | scholarships.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Students must meet the following requirements to apply:
- Must be an Indian national.
- Must belong to OBC, EBC, or DNT categories.
- Should be studying in Class 9 to 12 in a recognised government, government-aided, or private school.
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000.
This ensures that the support reaches those who are in genuine need.
Documents Required
Applicants will need to upload the following documents during the application process:
- Academic transcripts, marksheets, or certificates of the previous qualifying examinations.
- Student’s bank account details (for DBT transfer).
- Aadhaar card or Aadhaar enrolment ID.
- Caste certificate issued by a competent authority.
- Domicile certificate (if applicable).
- Income certificate issued by a competent authority.
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
Scholarship Amount
The scheme provides generous financial assistance to cover all essential educational costs:
- For Class 9 and 10: Up to ₹75,000 per year.
- For Class 11 and 12: Up to ₹1,25,000 per year.
This amount includes tuition fees, hostel charges, books, uniforms, and other necessary expenses as per the school’s requirement.
Application Process of PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools
- Visit the NSP official website.
- If you are a new user, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process:
- Click on “New User? Register Yourself”.
- Provide your mobile number, complete OTP verification, and create login credentials.
- Download the NSP OTR mobile app for face authentication.
- After successful OTR, login with your credentials.
- On the dashboard, select Apply for Scholarship.
- Choose the scheme “PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students”.
- Fill in the details carefully, upload documents, and submit the application.
Note: Submitting multiple applications or entering false information will lead to disqualification. Once submitted, no changes can be made in the form.
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PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools FAQs
Q1. What is the objective of this scheme?
Ans: The scheme aims to provide premium education to meritorious students from OBC, EBC, and DNT categories by funding their schooling expenses from Class 9 to Class 12.
Q2. How are ‘Top Class Schools’ identified?
Ans: Schools are selected by a committee chaired by the Joint Secretary (BC) with representation from the Department of School Education and NITI Aayog. Only those schools with consistently high pass percentages in Class 10 and 12 are included.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for 2025–26?
Ans: The last date for online application is 15 November 2025.