PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education Scheme 2026: Up to ₹1.25 Lakh Grant, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

The PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education sub-scheme is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to help talented students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT) continue their secondary education without financial distress. Under this initiative, selected public and private schools that maintain 100% pass records in Board examinations are recognised as Top Class Schools. The Central Government covers school tuition, hostel accommodation, and related institutional expenses from Class 9 through Class 12, allocating funds directly via Direct Benefit Transfer based on State merit lists.

Benefits

• Full coverage of tuition fees, hostel fees, and other school charges up to ₹75,000 per annum per student for Classes 9 and 10.
• Grants covering school and hostel fees up to ₹1,25,000 per annum per student for Classes 11 and 12.
• Direct payment of funds into the beneficiary's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Installments released before 15th August each academic year.
• A minimum reservation of 30% of total scholarship slots specifically designated for girl students.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The student must belong to the OBC, EBC, or DNT category.
• The applicant must be studying from Class 9 to Class 12 in an identified Top Class School (TCS).
• Total annual household income from all sources must be less than ₹2.5 lakhs.
• The applicant must possess an active individual bank account.
• The student's school must maintain an Aadhaar-based attendance system capable of central portal integration.

Who cannot apply

• Students already availing of financial assistance under any other government scheme for the same items or purposes covered under this scheme are not eligible.

Documents required

• Aadhaar Card of the student
• Passport-size photograph
• Marksheets or certificates of previous academic qualifications
• Valid income certificate issued by a competent authority
• Domicile certificate
• Caste or community certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT) issued by a competent authority
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Bank account details (passbook or cancelled cheque)

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official National Scholarship Portal (NSP) website at scholarships.gov.in.
2. 2Click on 'New Registration' under the Applicant Corner if you are a first-time user and complete the registration by agreeing to the guidelines.
3. 3Log in using your generated Application ID and password under the 'Fresh Application' section.
4. 4Select the PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education scheme from the list of available scholarships.
5. 5Fill in the applicant form, including previous class marks, school details, and personal details.
6. 6Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and submit your application online.
7. 7Track online verification by the school nodal officer and state government authorities.

Frequently asked questions