PM-YASASVI Top Class College Education 2026: Full Tuition, ₹3,000 Monthly Stipend & Laptop Aid

At a glance

About the scheme

The PM-YASASVI: Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students is a central sector sub-scheme under the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India, fully funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It supports meritorious students from Other Backward Classes, Economically Backward Classes, and Denotified Nomadic Tribes who secure admission into premier notified institutions such as IITs, IIMs, NITs, and other top-ranked colleges. The scheme ensures that financial constraints do not prevent students from completing their undergraduate and postgraduate professional education, providing comprehensive support directly via Direct Benefit Transfer.

Benefits

• Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges paid directly to the institution (capped at ₹2.00 lakh per annum for private institutions, and ₹3.72 lakh per annum for private flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses)
• Living expenses of ₹3,000 per month paid directly to the student via Direct Benefit Transfer
• Books and stationery grant of ₹5,000 per annum paid directly to the student
• One-time financial assistance of up to ₹45,000 during the course for purchasing a reputed brand computer/laptop with accessories like UPS and printer

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Must belong to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), or Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT) categories
• Must be pursuing post-Class XII studies in a full-time prescribed course at an institution notified by the Ministry
• Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.50 lakh
• Must have secured admission according to the general selection criteria of the concerned institution
• Benefit is limited to a maximum of 2 siblings per family
• 30% of total slots in each institution are reserved for eligible female students

Who cannot apply

• More than two siblings from the same family cannot avail of the scholarship (third sibling is excluded)
• Students who fail to get promoted to the next semester or academic year will face termination of the scholarship
• Students pursuing courses not recognized or admitted outside the notified institutions

Documents required

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport size photograph
• Educational qualification marksheets and certificates
• Valid income certificate issued by a competent authority
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste or Community Certificate issued by a competent authority
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Bank account details
• Admission rank proof
• Proof of fee details to claim the scholarship
• Affidavit stating the applicant is not the third sibling availing the scheme

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in.
2. 2Click on 'New Registration' under the Applicant Corner and accept the scheme undertaking.
3. 3Complete the registration process using personal and academic details to generate an Application ID and password.
4. 4Log in under 'Fresh Application' using the newly created credentials.
5. 5Select 'PM-YASASVI: Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students' and fill out the detailed application form.
6. 6Upload the required documents, review all entered details, and submit the application online.
7. 7For subsequent years, apply annually under the renewal category on the same portal subject to academic promotion.

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