See what matches your child
Matched to class, interests & skills
PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Up to Rs. 1,25,000 per year
PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students is a scholarship by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India for students in Class 9–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Annual scholarship across the school year, renewable until Class 12
Format
Individual
Time needed
Continuous school enrolment with satisfactory academic performance
About This Opportunity
PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme provides comprehensive financial assistance to meritorious students from Other Backward Classes, Economically Backward Classes, and Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes pursuing school education in identified Top Class Schools.
The scheme covers students studying in Class 9 to 12 in recognised government, government-aided, or private schools that are designated as Top Class Schools based on academic performance criteria. Students from families with annual income up to Rs. 2,50,000 are eligible to apply. Thirty per cent of scholarships are reserved for female students.
Class 9 and 10 students receive financial aid up to Rs. 75,000 per year while Class 11 and 12 students receive up to Rs. 1,25,000 per year. The scholarship covers tuition fees, hostel fees, and other necessary school expenses. Selection is based on merit and previous academic performance with applications submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
Disbursement is through Direct Benefit Transfer to the student's active bank account. The scholarship is renewable each year subject to maintaining academic performance and attendance.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Location
- Nationwide
Family income limit
Up to ₹2,50,000 per year
Prerequisites
- Indian nationality
- Belonging to OBC, EBC, or DNT category with valid certificate
- Annual family income not exceeding Rs. 2,50,000
- Enrolled in a recognised Top Class School
Open to OBC, EBC, and DNT students studying in Class 9 to 12 at recognised government, government-aided, or private schools designated as Top Class Schools. Annual family income must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000. Indian nationals only. 30 per cent of scholarships reserved for female students.
Does your child qualify?
WiWit checks eligibility against your child's class, age, and location, and finds more opportunities like this one.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
Up to Rs. 1,25,000
Class 9-10 students receive up to Rs. 75,000 annually. Class 11-12 students receive up to Rs. 1,25,000 annually. Covers tuition fees, hostel fees, and other necessary school expenses.
Recognition
National scholarship recognition
How to apply
- 1Register or log in on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in
- 2Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using mobile number, captcha, and OTP
- 3Select the PM YASASVI Top Class Schools scheme under available scholarships
- 4Fill in academic, family income, and bank account details accurately
- 5Upload required documents including caste certificate, income certificate, and Aadhaar
- 6Submit the application online before the cycle deadline
What it covers
- Tuition fees
- Hostel fees
- Other necessary school expenses as per institutional norms
Fees & financial support
Fee details
No application fee for the scholarship scheme.
Financial support
The scheme itself is the scholarship. Up to Rs. 1,25,000 per year for Class 11-12 and up to Rs. 75,000 per year for Class 9-10.
Frequently asked questions
Is PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students?
Students in Class 9–12.
What will my child gain from PM YASASVI Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students?
Up to Rs. 75,000 per year for Class 9 and 10 students. Up to Rs. 1,25,000 per year for Class 11 and 12 students. Coverage of tuition fees, hostel fees, and necessary school expenses. 30 per cent of scholarships reserved for female students. Direct Benefit Transfer to student bank account. Renewable each year subject to academic performance and continued eligibility.
How we verified this
WiWit checks every listing before publishing it. The details above were last checked against official sources on .
Share with other parents
Is this the right fit for your child?
WiWit matches opportunities to your child's class, interests, and skills, not a generic list. Save this and get reminders before the deadline closes.
Categories
WiWit
Don't miss what your child actually qualifies for
There are hundreds more opportunities like this one. WiWit matches them to your child's class, interests, and skills, so you find the right ones without searching through everything.
- Matched to your child's class, age, and interests
- Deadline reminders so you never miss registration
- Every opportunity verified before it's listed
Related Opportunities
Axis Bank Splash - Art Competition
by Axis Bank Limited
Axis Bank Splash is a national-level competition for students aged 7-14 to express their imagination and creativity on the given theme.
What your child could gain:
Axis Bank Splash - Craft Competition
by Axis Bank Limited
Axis Bank Splash is a national competition for children aged 7-14 to showcase creativity in art, craft, and literature, with a chance to win scholarships and attend a workshop in Dubai.
What your child could gain:
Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) (Online)
by Cambridge Asia British Parliamentary (CABP)
An international online British Parliamentary debate championship for school students across Asia, including India.
What your child could gain: