PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 9 and 10), Andaman and Nicobar 2025-26
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About This Scholarship
The PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 9 and 10), Andaman and Nicobar 2025-26, is an initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. This scholarship aims to support Other Backward Classes (OBC) students who are pursuing their education in Class 9 and 10 in government schools within the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar.
Selected students will receive a consolidated academic allowance to assist with their educational expenses. This scheme is designed to encourage academic excellence and provide financial aid to deserving students from the OBC category.
The application deadline for this scholarship is 31 October 2025. Candidates will be selected based on their fulfillment of the specified eligibility criteria. For further details and to apply, please refer to the official website.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:
• be an Indian national
• be domiciled in Andaman and Nicobar
• belong to the Other Backwards Class (OBC) category
• be studying in Class 9 or 10 full-time in a government school
• have an annual combined parental/guardian income of not more than ₹2,50,000
Note:
• Scholars receiving benefits under this scheme are ineligible for other pre-matric scholarships.
• Recipients may not hold another educational scholarship for Class 9 or 10 simultaneously. If awarded another such scholarship, the student must select one and inform both the awarding authority and their school principal.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Academic transcripts, including mark sheets and certificates of previous qualifications
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:
1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button (typically found on the scholarship's official page).
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details.
• Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.
3. Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
5. Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6. Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7. Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8. Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process.
• Note: This is a temporary registration number. Students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.
9. After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit.
Note: All applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.