PM-YASASVI: Scholarships for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) is an umbrella scholarship scheme for students from OBC, Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT). It runs from 2021-22 to 2025-26 and covers a student's whole journey, from Class 9 to premier colleges.
In one line: scholarships at every stage of education for OBC, EBC and DNT students from low-income families.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Period | 2021-22 to 2025-26 |
| Who | OBC, EBC and DNT students |
| Income limit | ₹2.5 lakh a year |
| Payment | DBT through PFMS |
Five components
| Component | Key facts |
|---|---|
| Pre-matric scholarship | Classes 9 and 10 |
| Post-matric scholarship | Class 11 to Ph.D. |
| Top Class School Education | Fees up to ₹75,000 (Classes 9 to 10) and ₹1.25 lakh (Classes 11 to 12) |
| Top Class College Education | Full fees, ₹3,000 a month living cost, ₹45,000 for a laptop |
| Hostels | Central help to States for OBC boys' and girls' hostels |
Possible exam questions
- Why do dropout rates rise at the secondary stage, and how do scholarships help?
- Assess the effectiveness of DBT in scholarship delivery.
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