PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026: ₹4,000 Annual Allowance, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

The PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students is a centrally sponsored sub-scheme under the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India, formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It aims to motivate and support children from Other Backward Classes, Economically Backward Classes, and Denotified Nomadic Tribes at the secondary schooling stage. The financial assistance ensures students continue their school education in government institutions without financial constraints, with funds disbursed directly to bank accounts through Aadhaar-enabled systems.

Benefits

• Consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000/- per annum for Class IX and X students.
• Direct credit of the full scholarship amount into the student's or parent's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (Aadhaar Payment Bridge-AePS).
• Reservation of 30% slots specifically for girl students and at least 5% coverage for students with disabilities.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen domiciled in the awarding State or Union Territory.
• Applicant must be studying full-time in Class IX or Class X in a Government School only.
• Applicant must belong to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), or Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT) not covered under SC or ST.
• Total annual income of parents or guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
• Student must have maintained a minimum attendance record of 75% in the previous academic year.
• Only up to two boys from the same parents or guardians are eligible (no such cap applies to girl students).

Who cannot apply

• Students studying in private, unaided, or non-government schools.
• Students who are already receiving any other educational scholarship for Class IX or X.
• Students repeating the same class (scholarship is given for only one year per class).
• More than two male siblings from the same family.
• Applicants submitting false statements, who will face scholarship cancellation, fund recovery, and permanent blacklisting.

Documents required

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport size photograph
• Educational qualification marksheets or certificates
• Income Certificate
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste or Community Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Bank Account details
• Any other documents specified by the portal or institution

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in or your respective State/UT scholarship portal.
2. 2Click on 'New Registration' under the Applicant Corner and complete the registration by entering required basic details.
3. 3Log in using your generated Application ID and password under the 'Fresh Application' section.
4. 4Select the PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students from the list of available schemes.
5. 5Fill in the online application form accurately with personal and academic information.
6. 6Upload the scanned copies of required documents and submit the application online before the deadline.

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