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Overview

The PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools Scholarship is a scheme for meritorious students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and De-notified Tribes (DNT) communities. The scheme supports eligible students studying in Classes 9 to 12 at schools identified as Top Class Schools.

There are 2 types of scholarship:

Pre Matric Scholarship (Students in Class 9th and 10th)
Post Metric Scholarship (Students in Class 10th, Students in Class 12th, Students applying for MA, PhD, Bachelor’s , Post Graduate Diplomas)

The scheme provides financial assistance up to ₹75,000 per year for Class 9–10 students and up to ₹1,25,000 per year for Class 11–12 students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories studying in identified top-class schools.

PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026–27: Key Points

Particulars	Details
Scheme Name	PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools
Academic Year	2026–27
Beneficiaries	OBC, EBC and DNT students
Classes	9 to 12 in notified/identified top-class schools.
Reservation	30% of the scholarships are reserved for girl students.
Annual Family Income	Less than ₹2.50 lakh, as stated in the scheme notification
Scholarship Mode	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Application Mode	Online through NSP
Renewal Application Start Date	1 June 2026
Renewal Application Last Date	31 October 2026
Defective Application Verification Deadline	15 November 2026
Institute Verification Deadline	15 November 2026
DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Deadline	30 November 2026

Brief Points of Pre Matric Scholarship and Post Matric Scholarship :

Pre Metric Scholarship:

Beneficiaries: Students in Class 9th and 10th

Eligibility: Total Family Annual Income: Less than 2.5Lakhs, Student must be OBC, DNT or EBC to be eligible, 30% Reservation for Girl Students, 5% Reservation for Persons with Disabilities

Benefits: Academic Allowance of 4,000Rs. per annum

Required Documents:

1. Aadhar Card

2. DNT Certificate

3. Income Certificate

Application Process: Signing up on the YASASVI Website on NSP and applying on the portal

Post Metric Scholarship:

Beneficiaries: Students in Class 10th, Students in Class 12th, Students applying for MA, PhD, Bachelor’s , Post Graduate Diplomas

Eligibility: Total Family Annual Income: Less than 2.5 Lakhs, Student must be of OBC, EBC or DNT community.

Benefits:

Category of courses	Academic Allowance	Tuition Fee	Total
Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses	10000	10000	20000
Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate	8000	5000	13000
Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group I & Group II	6000	2000	8000
Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses	5000	0	5000

Required Documents:

1. YASASVI Portal ID

2. Aadhar Card

3. Annual Income Certificate

Selection Process

Eligible students studying in identified Top Class Schools submit applications through NSP.
Students should provide their marks from the final examination of the previous class.
School nodal officers verify applications online.
The State Government confirms the applications through the prescribed process.
State-wise merit lists are prepared for each class, separately for boys and girls.
Scholarships are allocated according to merit and available slots.

Note : 30% of scholarships are reserved for eligible girl students, according to the scheme notification.

Documents Required

Applicants are advised to keep the following documents ready:

Aadhaar Card
Passport size photograph
Educational qualification marksheets/certificates
Valid Income certificate issued by the competent Authority
Domicile Certificate
Caste/Community Certificate issued by the competent authority
Disability certificate, if applicable
Bank Account details

Note : All details are taken from official website

How to Apply Online

Visit the National Scholarship Portal. and Register to get One Time Registration (OTR)
OTR will provide application ID
Log in to the student portal.
Select Academic Year 2026–27.
Search for scholarship scheme.
Provide details of marks received in the previous year’s annual examination
Fill in the application form and provide the required information.
Provide bank account details
Review the application and submit the application.

Scholarships remain open throughout the year to apply for a Freeship card Portal Opens on 1st of April every year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who can apply for the PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools Scholarship?

Eligible students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT communities who study in Classes 9–12 at identified Top Class Schools

2. What is the family income limit?

Annual income of family not more than ₹2.50 lakh.

3. How much scholarship is available?

Grants will be provided for tuition fee, hostel fee and other charges as required by the school, subject to a maximum of Rs. 75,000/- every year per student of class 9 and 10 and Rs. 1,25,000/- per annum per student of class 11 and 12.

4. What is the last date for the 2026–27 renewal application?

31 October 2026 as the renewal application deadline.

5. Where can students check the official information?

Visit the National Scholarship Portal and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment Notification PDF file.

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