About the PM-YASASVI Scholarship
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, is accepting applications for the PM-YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for the academic year 2026–27.
The scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education at selected institutions across India. It covers tuition fees, living expenses, books and stationery, along with one-time assistance for purchasing a computer or laptop.
Under the scheme, selected students can receive ₹3,000 per month towards living expenses, ₹5,000 annually for books and stationery, and up to ₹45,000 as one-time computer assistance.
Students pursuing law degrees at eligible National Law Universities and other notified institutions may also apply.
The last date to submit applications through the National Scholarship Portal is November 30, 2026.
About the Scholarship Scheme
PM-YASASVI stands for Prime Minister’s Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India.
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The Top Class College Education component provides financial assistance to students pursuing courses beyond Class 12 at institutions notified by the Central Government.
The scholarship is merit-based and subject to the number of places allocated to each institution.
The Ministry published the list of eligible institutions and their scholarship allocations for the academic year 2026–27 on July 28, 2026.
Scholarship Amount and Benefits
The scholarship provides financial assistance under different categories.
Selected students are eligible for support towards full tuition fees and other non-refundable institutional charges.
For private institutions, tuition fee assistance is subject to a maximum of ₹2 lakh per student per year.
The scheme also provides ₹3,000 per month towards living expenses.
Students receive an additional ₹5,000 annually for purchasing books and stationery.
There is also a provision for one-time financial assistance of up to ₹45,000 for purchasing a computer or laptop and eligible accessories.
Based on twelve months of living expenses, the annual living allowance amounts to ₹36,000. Including the books allowance and maximum laptop assistance, additional first-year support can reach ₹86,000, apart from eligible tuition fees.
In subsequent years, the living allowance and books assistance together can amount to ₹41,000 annually.
The actual amount received depends on the applicable scheme conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must belong to the OBC, EBC or DNT categories covered under the scholarship scheme.
The total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.50 lakh.
Candidates must have secured admission to a full-time course at an institution notified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The admission must have been obtained through the institution’s prescribed selection procedure.
Students pursuing courses through distance learning or part-time arrangements are not covered by the full-time course requirement.
The scholarship is available only to students studying at institutions included in the government’s notified list.
Merely securing admission to a recognised university does not automatically make a student eligible.
Scholarship for Law Students
The PM-YASASVI Top Class College Scholarship is also relevant for students pursuing legal education.
The scheme specifically permits National Law Universities to be included among the eligible institutions.
Students enrolled in recognised law programmes, including five-year integrated degrees such as BA LL.B. and BBA LL.B., may qualify if their institution and course are covered by the current scholarship allocation.
The Ministry has published an institution-wise list for the academic year 2026–27.
Law students should check whether their university appears in this list and whether scholarship places are available for their course.
Admission to a National Law University does not by itself guarantee financial assistance.
The scholarship is competitive, and institutions can recommend candidates only within the number of places allocated to them.
Family Income Requirement
The scholarship has an annual family income limit of ₹2.50 lakh.
Income from all sources is considered while determining eligibility.
Applicants must provide the required income certificate and other supporting information during the application process.
The institution will verify the applicant’s income details before forwarding the application.
Students must ensure that the information submitted on the National Scholarship Portal matches the details contained in their official documents.
Incorrect information may affect eligibility or delay the verification process.
Reservation for Female Students
The scholarship scheme provides for reservation of places for eligible female students.
According to the guidelines, 30% of the scholarship slots allocated to each institution are reserved for eligible girl students, based on merit.
Female students selected through the general merit list are not counted against these reserved places.
If sufficient eligible female applicants are unavailable, the remaining reserved places may be transferred to eligible male candidates.
The reservation operates within the total scholarship allocation approved for each institution.
Selection Process
Selection is based on eligibility, admission merit and the number of scholarships available at the institution.
Students entering the first year of their course are ordinarily considered according to their position in the relevant admission merit list.
For National Law Universities, the scheme guidelines identify CLAT rank as a relevant selection criterion, wherever applicable.
If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available scholarship places, the institution will select candidates according to the prescribed merit procedure.
Where candidates have equal merit for the last available place, preference is given to the student with the lower family income.
The guidelines also permit unused first-year scholarship slots to be offered to eligible students in subsequent years, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Scholarship Renewal
The scholarship may continue until the student completes the approved course, provided the applicable academic and eligibility requirements are satisfied.
Students must apply for renewal every academic year.
The institution will verify whether the student has been promoted to the next semester or academic year.
The scholarship may be terminated if the student fails to secure promotion to the next semester or class.
The scheme also restricts the benefit to a maximum of two siblings from the same family.
Students should carefully review the applicable conditions before applying for renewal.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep their category certificate, family income certificate, admission documents and bank account details ready.
The application also requires information concerning the student’s course, institution and admission rank.
Fee details must be provided so that the institution can verify the amount of financial assistance claimed.
Students are required to submit supporting documents through the National Scholarship Portal according to the prescribed process.
The institution is responsible for verifying the submitted information before forwarding eligible applications for further processing.
Applicants should also ensure that their bank account meets the requirements for Direct Benefit Transfer.
How Will the Scholarship Be Paid?
Financial assistance is disbursed through the Direct Benefit Transfer system.
Under the current published guidelines, the scholarship amount, including eligible tuition fees and other allowances, is transferred to the student’s bank account.
Students must deposit the tuition fee and other amounts payable to their institution after receiving the scholarship.
The guidelines require payment of institutional dues within one month of receiving the relevant funds.
The institution will monitor whether the required fees have been deposited.
Students should therefore use the scholarship money for the purposes for which it has been awarded.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates must apply through the official National Scholarship Portal.
Applicants should visit the portal and complete their One-Time Registration process.
The One-Time Registration number, known as OTR, is required for scholarship applications.
Candidates who already possess an OTR can log in using their existing registration details.
After logging in, students should select the scheme titled PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.
Applicants must complete the online form and provide their educational qualifications, category details, annual family income, admission information and banking details.
The required documents must be uploaded according to the instructions displayed on the portal.
Once the application is submitted, the concerned institution must verify the details.
Official Application Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/
Official Scholarship Listing: https://scholarships.gov.in/All-Scholarships
Official Student Registration: https://scholarships.gov.in/Students
Official Ministry Scholarship Page: https://socialjustice.gov.in/schemes/110
Official Scheme Guidelines: https://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/96791726722730.pdf
The Ministry’s scholarship page also contains the list of eligible institutions and allocated scholarship places for 2026–27.
Important Dates
Applications for the 2026–27 academic year opened on June 1, 2026.
The last date for students to submit their scholarship applications is November 30, 2026.
The National Scholarship Portal has specified December 15, 2026, as the deadline for defective application correction and institutional verification.
The deadline for subsequent district, state and ministry-level verification is December 31, 2026.
Applicants should ensure that their institutions complete the required verification within the prescribed period.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the PM-YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students is November 30, 2026.
Eligible students pursuing full-time courses at notified institutions can submit their applications through the National Scholarship Portal.
The scheme provides tuition fee assistance, ₹3,000 per month towards living expenses, ₹5,000 annually for books and stationery, and up to ₹45,000 as one-time assistance for purchasing a laptop or computer.
Selection will depend on the student’s eligibility, admission merit and the scholarship slots allocated to the institution.
