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Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students (PM YASASVI)

Central PM YASASVI sub-scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT students in Class 11 and above (diploma, degree, PG, PhD). Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh. Apply on NSP; your state welfare department verifies it.

Amount / benefit: ≈ ₹5,000–20,000 a year + fee support

Source: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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What you get

Academic allowance of roughly ₹5,000–₹20,000 a year depending on course group, plus compulsory fee support (per scheme summaries — confirm on NSP).

Who is eligible

Open to students from any state in India
Category: OBC
Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year

Final eligibility is decided by the official authority. Read the official notification before you apply.

Documents required

OBC / EBC / DNT caste certificate
Income certificate (current financial year)
Aadhaar card (linked to bank account)
Bank passbook
Previous year marksheet

How to apply, step by step

Go to scholarships.gov.in and open the Students section. Keep your Aadhaar and mobile number ready.
Do One Time Registration (OTR) first — it uses Aadhaar and face authentication through the NSP OTR app. You get a 14-digit OTR number that works for your whole academic career. Note it down.
Log in with your OTR number and password, then choose 'Apply for Scholarship'.
From the list of schemes, select 'Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students (PM YASASVI)'. Choose the scheme that matches your category.
Fill in personal, course, institute and bank details. The bank account must be your own and Aadhaar-linked.
Upload scanned copies of the documents listed on this card.
Submit the form and save your Application ID. Your application then goes to your school/college for verification.
Track the status by logging in on NSP. If it is marked 'defective', correct it with 'Fill/Edit Application Form' before the deadline.

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सबसे पहले One Time Registration (OTR) करें — इसमें आधार और NSP OTR ऐप से चेहरे की पहचान (face authentication) होती है। आपको 14 अंकों का OTR नंबर मिलेगा जो पूरी पढ़ाई में काम आएगा। इसे लिखकर रख लें।
OTR नंबर और पासवर्ड से लॉगिन करें, फिर 'Apply for Scholarship' चुनें।
योजनाओं की सूची में से 'Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students (PM YASASVI)' चुनें। अपनी कैटेगरी वाली योजना ही चुनें।
व्यक्तिगत, कोर्स, संस्थान और बैंक की जानकारी भरें। बैंक खाता आपका अपना और आधार से लिंक होना चाहिए।
इस कार्ड में दी गई दस्तावेज़ों की सूची के अनुसार उनकी स्कैन कॉपी अपलोड करें।
फॉर्म सबमिट करें और Application ID सेव कर लें। इसके बाद आपका आवेदन आपके स्कूल/कॉलेज के पास सत्यापन के लिए जाता है।
NSP पर लॉगिन करके स्थिति (status) देखते रहें। अगर 'defective' दिखे, तो अंतिम तारीख से पहले 'Fill/Edit Application Form' से सुधार करें।

Last date

Last date to apply (as listed for this year): 31 October 2026. Dates can change, so confirm on the official website.

Official website

https://scholarships.gov.in (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)

Details are compiled from official sources. Always confirm on the official website before applying. Found a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students (PM YASASVI)?

Open to students from any state in India; Category: OBC; Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year. Final eligibility is decided by the official authority.

What does Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students (PM YASASVI) give?

Academic allowance of roughly ₹5,000–₹20,000 a year depending on course group, plus compulsory fee support (per scheme summaries — confirm on NSP). Amount: ≈ ₹5,000–20,000 a year + fee support.

Which documents are needed for Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students (PM YASASVI)?

OBC / EBC / DNT caste certificate, Income certificate (current financial year), Aadhaar card (linked to bank account), Bank passbook, Previous year marksheet.

What is the official website for Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students (PM YASASVI)?

The official website is https://scholarships.gov.in (source: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment).