PM-YASASVI Scholarship: OBC, EBC, DNT Students Of Classes 9-12 Get Up To Rs 1.25 Lakh; Check Details At dosje.gov.in

The PM-YASASVI Scholarship is available for students in classes 9 to 12 from the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) categories. This scholarship, launched by the Prime Minister, offers financial assistance of up to Rs 1.25 lakh annually to help alleviate the educational expenses and associated costs for eligible students. Interested individuals can apply through the official website, dosje.gov.in.

Eligibility criteria for the scholarship include Indian citizenship, belonging to one of the specified categories, and being in classes 9 to 12 or enrolled in a full-time course after Class 12. The annual family income for the applicant should not surpass ₹2.5 lakh. The scholarship covers tuition fees, hostel expenses, and other mandatory fees. A maximum of two siblings from the same family can receive the financial aid.

To apply, candidates must visit the NSP's official website, scholarships.gov.in, register or log in to their existing account, navigate to the PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme, and complete the NSP registration form. Required documents for the application process include a valid Aadhaar card, an income certificate from a government authority, a caste or community certificate (if applicable), the previous year's academic marksheet, Aadhaar-linked bank account details, a recent passport-size photograph, and a domicile or residence certificate.