The PM-YASASVI: Top Class School Education for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students is a sub-scheme under the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India. This initiative is launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, to provide educational support to students from Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT). The scheme aims to ensure meritorious students from these communities can access high-quality education from Class 9 to Class 12.
Objective:
The main intention of the scheme is to avail quality education for meritorious students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories by giving them financial support for their study from Class 9 to Class 12 in Top Class Schools (TCS). The scheme intends to bring about access to quality education and provide equal opportunity to disadvantaged learners.
Scope and Coverage:
- Eligibility: Students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT communities enrolled in Top Class Schools (TCS) with annual household income of below ₹2.5 lakh.
- Number of Slots: The slots will be distributed for each state as per OBC population data, with the particular emphasis of merit-based selection.
- Scholarship Criteria: The student selection is merit-based, and scholarships are granted under the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Implementing Agency:
The scheme is a central sector component under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment with the help of State Governments and the National Scholarship Portal.
Modalities of the Scheme:
- Top Class Schools (TCS): Schools with a consistent record of 100% pass rate for Classes 10 and 12 will be selected as Top Class Schools. These can be public (Central/State/Local Body), aided, or private institutions.
- Scholarships Reserved for Girls: At least 30% of the scholarships will be reserved for girls.
Benefits:
- Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, and Other Charges:
Class 9 and 10: Up to ₹75,000 per year per student.
Class 11 and 12: Up to ₹1,25,000 per year per student. - DBT Mode: The scholarship amount will be credited directly into the account of the beneficiary by using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
- Payment Timeline: Installment payments will be made and will be cleared before 15th August of every year.
Eligibility Criteria:
- OBC, EBC, and DNT Students: Must be studying in a Top Class School identified under the scheme.
- Annual Household Income: Should be less than ₹2.5 lakh.
- Merit Requirement: The scholarship will be provided based on merit, and students must have passed their previous academic year.
- Aadhar-linked Bank Account: Applicants must have an Aadhar-linked bank account.
Application Process:
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Registration:
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in/).
- Click on New Registration and provide the required details (Aadhar, Name, DOB, etc.).
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For Registered Applicants:
- Log in with your Application ID and Password.
- Select PM-YASASVI scholarship from the list and complete the application form.
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Documents Required:
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photograph
- Educational Qualification Marksheets/Certificates
- Income Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste/Community Certificate
- Bank Account Details
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Selection Process:
- Applications will be verified online by Nodal Officers of the school and confirmed by the State Government.
- A merit list will be prepared for each state, with separate lists for boys and girls, based on the marks obtained in the previous year’s final exam.
- Scholarships will be allocated automatically based on merit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- The scheme’s aim is what?
From Class 9 to Class 12, to help meritorious students from OBC, EBC, and DNT communities financially fund their education. - The scheme’s execution is how?
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment runs the program under help from State Governments and NSP. - Under this program, who qualifies?
Students from OBC, EBC, DNT backgrounds, enrolled in Top Class Schools with less than ₹2.5 lakh. - Which costs the scholarship covers?
The scholarship covers other educational expenses including hostel costs and tuition. - Exist any reservations for women?
Indeed, at least thirty percent of the scholarships go for girls. - How are grant money for scholarships distributed?
The DBT system moves funds straight to the student’s bank account. - How one should apply for the program?
One can apply using the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).