Stay updated with the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme as OBC students of classes 9 and 11 can receive scholarships up to ₹1.25 lakh in top-class schools. Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) before
31st August 2025 for benefits, financial aid, education support, government funding, and student empowerment.
Name of Scheme
PM YASASVI
Last Date
31st August 2025
PM YASASVI Scholarship 2025
The Government of India invites applications for the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top-Class Education in Schools for OBC Students for the academic year 2025-26. The scheme supports meritorious OBC students studying in top-class schools with annual scholarships through the
National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
For your convenience, every important eligibility criteria and key detail of this scheme is mentioned below.
PM YASASVI Details
Organization: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Name of Scheme: PM YASASVI Scholarship 2025
Scheme Type: Scholarship
Eligibility: OBC category, family income below ₹2.5 lakh
Standard: Class 9 or Class 11 students
Application Mode: Online
Application Portal: scholarships.gov.in
Application Fee: ₹0 (No fee required)
Start Date: Open now
Last Date: 31st August 2025
PM YASASVI Eligibility
Students must meet the following eligibility criteria before submitting their application for the PM YASASVI Scholarship 2025:
Caste Category: The applicant must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category and must possess a valid OBC certificate issued by a competent authority.
Educational Standard: Only students who are currently studying in Class 9 or Class 11 in a recognized school are eligible to apply.
Family Income: The annual income of the applicant’s parents or guardian from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
School Type: The student must be enrolled in a Top-Class School as identified by the government (schools with excellent academic records and board performance).
Nationality: Applicant must be a citizen of India.
Bank Account: Must have an active Aadhaar-linked bank account in the student’s name to receive the scholarship through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Do not share your bank details during the application process. The scholarship form does not require any bank account numbers, passwords, or OTPs. Stay alert and avoid fraudulent sites or messages.
Who Cannot Apply?
The following students are not eligible to apply for the PM YASASVI Scholarship 2025:
▪️Students who do not belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category.
▪️Applicants whose annual family income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh from all sources.
▪️Students who are not currently studying in Class 9 or Class 11 in the academic year 2025–26.
▪️Those enrolled in schools that are not identified as Top-Class Schools under the scheme.
▪️Students who are already receiving benefits under another central or state scholarship for the same academic session.
▪️Applicants who fail to provide valid documents, such as caste certificate, income proof, or school details.
▪️Candidates who submit incomplete, incorrect, or misleading information in their application form.
Note: Such students are advised not to apply, as their applications may be rejected without further notice during verification.
How to Apply for PM YASASVI Scholarship 2025
Eligible students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) by completing two steps:
1. NSP OTR (One-Time Registration)
2. Scholarship Application Submission
To begin, scroll to the Important Web Links section and click the OTR link. You’ll be redirected to the official portal. Fill in your details to generate your OTR ID.
Next, complete Face Authentication. For this, you must download two apps from the Play Store:
Make sure the Aadhaar FaceRD app is installed and running in the background, as it supports the NSP app during face authentication. Then, log in to the NSP FaceAuth app using your OTR ID and password, enter the CAPTCHA, and complete the face scan.
Once both steps are done, scroll down to the Important Web Links section and click on Online Application Form, and log in using your OTR ID. Click on Apply Fresh from the sidebar, fill in your details, upload all required documents carefully, and click Submit.
After submission, download and print a copy of your application for future reference.
Scholarship Amount Details
Under the PM YASASVI (Top-Class School Education for OBC Students) scholarship scheme, eligible students will receive financial assistance based on their class:
▪️Class 9 Students: ₹75,000 per year
▪️Class 11 Students: ₹1,25,000 per year
This amount is provided to cover various educational expenses such as tuition fees, books, uniforms, stationery, and other academic needs. The scholarship is directly credited to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Important dates for PM Scholarship 2025
Notification Date
01 July 2025
Application Start
01 July 2025
Application Last Date
31 August 2025
Selection/Verification
September 2025
PFMS Account Check
October 2025
Scholarship Payment Date
November 2025
Note: Despite the notification and application start date being fixed, other dates such as selection, account verification, and scholarship disbursal are subject to change. Please check for updates regularly on the official portal.
Important Web Links for PM Scholarship 2025
Students can check their DBT status and Aadhaar-bank linking through the PFMS, NPCI, and UIDAI official portals. Direct links are provided in the Important Web Links section below.
It is important to ensure that your Aadhaar is correctly linked with your active bank account to avoid any delay or failure in receiving the scholarship amount. Regularly tracking your DBT status helps ensure smooth disbursement.
FAQs – PM YASASVI Scholarship 2025
What is the PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme?
It is a government scholarship scheme that supports meritorious OBC students of Class 9 and 11 studying in top-class schools.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Students belonging to the OBC category, enrolled in Class 9 or 11, with annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh can apply.
How can I apply for the PM YASASVI Scholarship 2025?
Visit the official National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in and fill out the online application form before 31st August 2025.
When will the scholarship amount be credited?
The payment is expected in November 2025 after proper document verification and PFMS account confirmation by the concerned authorities.
What documents are required during application?
Basic documents include income certificate, caste certificate, bank passbook, Aadhaar card, and recent passport-size photograph of the student.