Many talented students who aim to achieve heights in their education are often left behind due to financial constraints. To ensure that no bright mind faces a barrier in achieving their goals, the Government of India has introduced the ‘PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme’ (YASASVI) 2025. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance for the education of students who come from marginalised backgrounds, ensuring they achieve their learning goals without any restrictions.
What Is the PM Yasasvi Scholarship 2025
The PM Yasasvi Yojna is a scholarship program for students from Other Backwards Classes (OBC), Economically Backwards Classes (EBC), and Denotified Nomadic Tribes (DNT).
Students learning in the 9th and 11th classes can apply for the scholarship program by submitting their marks from the previous year's final exam. The benefit will be given based on merit and the student's performance.
Here's an overview of the scheme:
Key highlights | Details |
Nodal Agency | Ministry of Education, Higher Education Department |
Beneficiaries | Government school students of classes 9th, 10th, and 11th |
Budget Allocation | Rs 32.44 crore (Pre-Matric), Rs 387.27 crore (Post-Matric) |
Scholorship range | Rs 4,000 to Rs 3.72 lakhs annually |
Last Date To Apply For PM Yasasvi Scholarship 2025
The application process for PM YASASVI started on June 2, 2025. Students can apply for the scholarship till August 31, 2025. Read on to know the eligibility criteria, documents required, application process, and benefits of PM YASASVI Yojna.
Benefits Of the PM Yasasvi Scholarship 2025
- Students who qualify for the exam will be awarded a scholarship of Rs 3.72 lakhs annually.
- 30% of the funds will be reserved for female students.
- 5% funds are allocated to students with disabilities.
- Bright students in classes 11th and 12th can get up to Rs 1.25 lakhs annually.
PM Yasasvi Scholarship 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must fall under the OBC, EBC, or DNT category.
- The candidate's family income must not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh.
- Candidates studying in classes 9th and 11th are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
- Students must be studying in Top Class Schools (TCSs).
- Public schools (Central/State/Local Body), aided schools, and private schools fall under the TCS category.
Documents Required For PM Yasasvi Scholarship 2025
Students need to have the following documents to apply for the scholarship:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT category verification).
- Residence Certificate
- Recent Passport-Sized Photograph.
- Latest Marks Sheet (From the previous academic year).
- Bank Account Details (Account Number and IFSC Code).
- Contact Details

How To Apply For the PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme 2025
Students must follow these instructions to register themselves for the PM Yasasvi scholarship program:
- Visit the NSP official website, scholarships.gov.in.
- Log in to or create a new NSP account if the candidate is not registered.
- Click on the option ‘PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students’.
- Fill in the required details, upload the documents, and click submit.
- Students must note that the application will be verified by the Nodal officer of the school and confirmed by the state government online.
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