Scholarship Amount

₹3,72,000

About This Scholarship

The PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, 2025-26 is a significant initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. This scheme aims to uplift and empower students from Other Backwards Classes (OBC), Economically Backwards Classes (EBC), and De-notified Tribes (DNT) by providing robust financial assistance for pursuing higher education beyond Class 12.

The core objective is to ensure access to quality education at notified institutions for deserving students from these communities. The application deadline for this invaluable opportunity is October 31, 2025.

Selected students will receive comprehensive financial benefits, designed to cover various educational expenses. These include:
• Full tuition fees and non-refundable charges: Up to ₹2,00,000 per annum for public sector institutions, and up to ₹3,72,000 per annum for private sector flying clubs offering Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses.
• Monthly living expenses: A stipend of ₹3,000 per month.
• Books and stationery allowance: ₹5,000 per annum.
• One-time assistance for computer/laptop with accessories: Limited to ₹45,000 during the course tenure.

Selection for this scheme is merit-based, primarily determined by the candidate's performance in the entrance examination merit list of their chosen institution. While the scheme covers OBC, EBC, and DNT students, a preference is given to OBC candidates as a significant portion of the fund is allocated for them. Institutions also have provisions to offer remaining slots to eligible students in subsequent years (second, third, or fourth year) based on their previous academic merit, with priority given to those with more years remaining to complete their course. For detailed criteria on the merit list, applicants should refer to Annexure 1 in the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.

This scheme is a commendable effort by the Government of India to promote inclusivity and academic excellence among these specific sections of society. More information can be found on scholarships.gov.in.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered eligible for the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements:
• Be an Indian national.
• Belong to one of the specified categories: Other Backwards Class (OBC), Economically Backwards Class (EBC), or De-notified Tribes (DNT).
• Have secured admission in a full-time prescribed course at any of the institutions notified under this scheme. Admission must be obtained according to the general selection criteria established by the respective institution.
• The annual income of the candidate's parent(s) or guardian from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000.

Important Note: For detailed information regarding the list of notified institutions participating in this scheme, candidates are advised to refer to the 'Top Class Institutions and Number of Scholarship Slots' section provided within the official 'Scholarship Guidelines'.

Required Documents

Required Documents:

Applicants need to prepare and submit the following documents as part of their scholarship application:
• Academic transcripts, which include relevant certificates, diplomas, and marksheets from previous educational qualifications.
• A valid family income certificate.
• A caste certificate, verifying belonging to OBC, EBC, or DNT categories.
• A disability certificate, if applicable, for candidates with disabilities.
• A scanned copy of the first page of the student's bank passbook. This page should clearly show the student's name, account number, and IFSC code.
• Proof of admission, such as a fee receipt or an official admission letter from the institution.
• A document detailing the fee structure of the course being pursued.
• An affidavit certifying that the candidate is not the third sibling in the family who is already availing benefits under a similar scheme.

How to Apply

Application Process:

Eligible students can apply for the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme by following these steps on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP):

1. Visit the official National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
2. New User Registration: If you are applying for the first time, click on the 'New User? Register yourself' option. Carefully read the detailed guidelines provided, tick the checkbox to confirm your understanding, and then click the 'Next' button to proceed.
3. Complete Registration: Enter a functional mobile number, the displayed captcha code, and the OTP received on your mobile. Submit these details to finalize the initial registration process.
4. One-Time Registration (OTR): Fill in all the required personal and academic details accurately. Click on 'Save & Register' to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process. Please note that this generates a temporary registration number. To complete the full OTR process, students are required to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication.
5. Login: After successful registration or if you are an existing user, log in to the portal using your registered credentials (e.g., Gmail, Mobile number, or Email ID).
6. Navigate to Scholarship Application: On the dashboard, find and click on the 'Apply for Scholarship' option.
7. Select Scheme and Fill Details: Carefully select the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme, then proceed to fill in all the mandatory details in the application form accurately.
8. Upload Documents: Upload all the necessary documents as specified in the scheme guidelines. Ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and legible.
9. Submit Application: Thoroughly review your entire application form for any errors or omissions before finally submitting it.

Important Considerations:
• All applicants are strongly advised to fill in the information correctly and truthfully on the application form.
• Once the application is submitted, no further changes or modifications can be made.
• Submitting multiple applications for the same scheme will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate.