PM YASASVI is the Centre’s umbrella scholarship scheme for students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT). Its school-level component, Top Class School Education, pays up to ₹75,000 a year in Classes 9 and 10 and up to ₹1,25,000 a year in Classes 11 and 12 for students studying in a notified top class school. As of 3 November 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has not announced the application schedule for the 2027-28 session.
- Scheme: PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YASASVI)
- Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India
- For: OBC, EBC and DNT students
- Family income limit: up to ₹2.50 lakh a year
- 2027-28 application dates: not announced yet
- Where to apply: National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
This guide explains who can apply, what the scholarship covers, how students are selected now that the entrance test has been dropped, and what to keep ready before the next application window opens. Figures below are taken from Ministry notices and the Press Information Bureau; where something for 2027 is still unknown, we say so plainly.
What Is the PM YASASVI Scheme?
PM YASASVI brings several older OBC welfare schemes under one roof. According to the Ministry’s scheme page and a PIB backgrounder published in October 2024, it has five parts:
| Component | Who it helps | Support (as per PIB) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship | OBC, EBC and DNT students in Classes 9 and 10 in government schools | ₹4,000 a year |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Students in Class 11 and above, including higher studies | ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 a year, depending on the course group |
| Top Class School Education | Students in notified top class schools, Classes 9 to 12 | Up to ₹75,000 (Classes 9-10) and up to ₹1,25,000 (Classes 11-12) a year |
| Top Class College Education | Students admitted to notified top institutions | Tuition, living expenses and study material, as per norms |
| Hostels for OBC boys and girls | Construction of hostels | Infrastructure support to states and institutions |
When people search for “PM YASASVI Scholarship”, they usually mean the Top Class School Education component, which is the focus of the rest of this article.
PM YASASVI Scholarship 2027: Important Dates
The Ministry has not yet issued a notice for the 2027-28 session. We will not guess dates. For reference, the last notice that carried a fixed timetable, for 2023, opened applications on 11 July 2023 and closed them on 10 August 2023. Later sessions have run through the National Scholarship Portal, so the NSP homepage and the Ministry website are the two places to watch.
| Event | Status as of 3 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Official 2027-28 notice | Not released |
| Online application start date | Not announced |
| Last date to apply | Not announced |
| Institute and state-level verification | Will follow the NSP schedule for that year |
| Scholarship payment | Through Direct Benefit Transfer to the student’s account, as per NSP rules |
PM YASASVI Eligibility Criteria
The conditions below come from the Ministry’s published notices for the Top Class School Education component. Always confirm them against the notice for the year you are applying in.
Category
The student must belong to an OBC, EBC or DNT/SNT community and hold a valid certificate issued by the competent authority.
Family income
The total annual income of the parents or guardian, from all sources, must not exceed ₹2.50 lakh.
Class and school
Fresh awards are given to students studying in Class 9 or Class 11 in a school on the Ministry’s list of top class schools. The scholarship then continues into Class 10 and Class 12, subject to renewal on the portal. A student in a school that is not on the list cannot claim this component, however good the marks.
Marks
The Ministry’s notice of 22 September 2023 set a minimum of 60% marks in Class 8 (for Class 9 applicants) or Class 10 (for Class 11 applicants).
PM YASASVI Scholarship Amount
| Class | Maximum support per year | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Classes 9 and 10 | Up to ₹75,000 | School fee, including tuition and hostel charges |
| Classes 11 and 12 | Up to ₹1,25,000 | School fee, including tuition and hostel charges |
These are ceilings, not fixed payments. The amount actually released depends on the fee charged by the school and the limits in the scheme guidelines.
How Selection Works Now
From 2021 to 2023 the National Testing Agency (NTA) was meant to hold the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) to pick scholars. In September 2023 the Ministry dropped the test, citing the short time left and the extra burden on students, and said selection would be made on merit using Class 8 or Class 10 marks through the National Scholarship Portal. Unless a new notice says otherwise, students should expect merit-based selection rather than an entrance exam.
After a student applies, the school verifies the admission and documents, the state or district nodal officer carries out a second check, and approved scholarships are paid into the student’s bank account.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar number of the student (as required on NSP)
- OBC, EBC or DNT certificate from the competent authority
- Family income certificate for the current year
- Mark sheet of Class 8 or Class 10, as applicable
- Bonafide or admission certificate from the school
- Fee receipt from the school
- Bank account details in the student’s name, seeded with Aadhaar
- Recent passport-size photograph
Names, dates of birth and bank details should match across all documents. Mismatches are the most common reason applications are marked defective.
How to Apply on the National Scholarship Portal
- Go to scholarships.gov.in when the window for the session is open.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you do not already have an OTR number.
- Log in and fill in personal, academic and bank details.
- Select the Top Class School Education scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT students from the list of schemes shown to you.
- Upload the required documents and check every entry before final submission.
- Save or print the acknowledgement, then follow up with your school for verification.
Screens and labels on NSP change from year to year, so read the instructions shown on the portal for the session you are applying in.
Checking Application Status
Log in to NSP to track your application through school verification, state verification and payment. If the application is marked defective, read the reason carefully, correct the details within the time allowed and resubmit. If school verification is pending for long, speak to the institute nodal officer.
Tips Before You Apply
- Ask your school whether it is on the current list of top class schools.
- Get the income and category certificates made well before the window opens; these take the longest.
- Make sure the bank account is active and Aadhaar-seeded for Direct Benefit Transfer.
- Apply only on scholarships.gov.in. Nobody needs to be paid to submit the form.
Families looking at other school-level support can also read our guide to the NMMS Scholarship 2026-27, which is open to Class 8 students in government schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PM YASASVI scholarship amount?
Under the Top Class School Education component, support is up to ₹75,000 a year for Classes 9 and 10 and up to ₹1,25,000 a year for Classes 11 and 12.
Who can apply for PM YASASVI?
OBC, EBC and DNT students whose annual family income is up to ₹2.50 lakh and who study in a notified top class school.
Is there an entrance exam for PM YASASVI?
No. The Ministry dropped the YASASVI Entrance Test in 2023 and moved to merit-based selection using Class 8 or Class 10 marks.
When will PM YASASVI 2027 applications open?
The Ministry has not announced the 2027-28 dates as of 3 November 2026. Applications are made on the National Scholarship Portal.
Official Links: PM YASASVI Scholarship
| What it is | Official link |
|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal (apply and track status) | scholarships.gov.in |
| Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: PM YASASVI scheme page | socialjustice.gov.in |
| Ministry notice on dropping YET and merit-based selection (22 Sep 2023) | Notice PDF |
| PIB backgrounder on PM YASASVI (Oct 2024) | pib.gov.in |
