PM-YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT, Classes 9–12 + Top Class College)

MixedCentral (NSP)

The OBC/EBC flagship: entrance-test based, ₹75K+ yearly from Class 9 upwards.

Last verified: 2026-10-03 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Gujarat (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)

Amount you get
₹75,000–₹1,25,000/year (school level by class) + up to ~₹1.5L/year all-in for top-class college
Marks needed
YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) merit for Classes 9 & 11; JEE merit for Top-Class-College vertical
Income limit
Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
Who can apply
OBC / EWS · Any

How to apply

Register for YASASVI Entrance Test on NTA/NSP window, then apply on NSP after selection.

Deadline: YET usually Jun–Aug; NSP follow-up Oct–Nov

Wait after verification: After merit list + admission, via DBT

Documents you need

  • • OBC/EBC/DNT certificate
  • • Income certificate
  • • YET admit/score
  • • School/college admission proof
  • • Aadhaar-seeded account

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Why your scholarship money might not arrive (DBT/Aadhaar explainer)

Almost every scholarship is paid via DBT/PFMS straight to the student's bank account — not in cash, not to the school. The #1 reason money gets stuck is the bank account not being Aadhaar-seeded/NPCI-mapped. Check with your bank: 'Is my account DBT-enabled?'

Name mismatch is the #2 reason: the name on Aadhaar, bank account and application must match letter-by-letter. A single spelling difference (Kumar vs Kumaar) can hold payment for months.

Track on PFMS Know Your Payments or the NSP payment board.

Quick answers

Can I hold two scholarships together?

It depends on the schemes. From AY 2026–27, NSP allows one merit-based scholarship plus one or more welfare-based schemes (subject to each scheme's rules). Some schemes forbid combining benefits — always check the specific scheme conditions. (INSPIRE explicitly requires surrendering the other.)

Do I need to reapply every year?

Yes — this scheme needs yearly renewal with passing marks + attendance.

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Source: NSP (https://scholarships.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-10-03. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.

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