PM YASASVI Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

The PM YASASVI Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students is a special program launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. This program is aimed to help students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT) by providing them with financial support for their education. The goal is to ensure that students from these categories can pursue studies after Class XII without financial barriers. The scheme covers 100% of the costs and will continue to support students until they complete their courses, as long as they perform well.

PM YASASVI Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 2024-25: Overview

Scholarship Name	PM YASASVI Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
Department Name	Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
State/ UT	India
Academic Year	2024-25
Application Last Date	31 October 2024
Homepage	Scholarship Online

Eligibility Criteria

PM YASASVI Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students

• The scheme covers OBC, EBC, and DNT students pursuing studies after Class XII.
• Students must have a total annual family income from all sources up to ₹2.50 lakhs.
• Eligibility requires securing admission in a full-time course at any notified institution based on the general selection criteria of the institution.
• The scholarship is available only for up to 2 siblings in a family. Students must submit an affidavit certifying they are not the third sibling availing benefits under the scheme.
• If the number of eligible students exceeds the allotted slots, scholarships will be awarded to top students based on the inter-se merit list of admission criteria. Preference is given to students with lower family income if there is a tie for the last slot.
• Remaining eligible students from OBC, EBC, and DNT categories who do not receive the scholarship may qualify for the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) through State Governments/UT Administrations.
• If there are fewer eligible candidates in the 1st year than the allocated slots, the remaining slots can be offered to eligible students in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th years based on inter-se merit of the previous year’s results. Priority is given to students with more years left to complete their course.
• Thirty percent (30%) of the slots are reserved for eligible girl students based on their inter-se merit. If there aren’t enough eligible girl students, the slots may be transferred to eligible boy students based on their inter-se merit.
• The 30% reservation for girls does not include those selected on overall merit in the OBC, EBC, or DNT categories at the institution.

Document Required

Documents Required for PM YASASVI Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students:

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Passport-size photograph
3. Educational qualification mark sheets/certificates
4. Valid income certificate issued by the competent authority
5. Domicile certificate
6. Caste/Community certificate issued by the competent authority
7. Disability certificate (if applicable)
8. Bank account details
9. Admission rank proof
10. Proof of fee details to claim the scholarship
11. Any other documents as required

Scholarship Amount

Living expenses, books & stationery, and computer/laptop costs are paid directly to the student by the Central Government through DBT.

Full Tuition Fee and Non-Refundable Charges:

Up to ₹2.00 lakhs per annum per student for private sector institutions.

Up to ₹3.72 lakhs per annum per student for private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses.

Living Expenses:

₹3,000 per month per student.

Books and Stationery:

₹5,000 per annum per student.

Computer/Laptop:

One-time assistance of up to ₹45,000 per student for a computer/laptop with accessories (UPS, printer) from a reputed brand.

Payment Process:

Tuition fees and non-refundable charges are paid directly to the institution by the Central Government through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Application Process:

If already registered, log in using your Gmail, Mobile number, or Email ID.

1. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
2. Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details.

If Register First Time then First visit NSP Official Website scholarships.gov.in then

1. On the dashboard, navigate to the ‘Students’ option on the left-hand side and click on it.
2. Click on the ‘Login’ button under the OTR (One-time Registration) option, as required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
3. On the left-hand side of the dashboard, click on the ‘New user? Register yourself’ button.
4. Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the ‘Next’ button.
5. Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
6. Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the ‘One-time registration (OTR)’ process.

• Note: This is a temporary registration number. Students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.

1. After successful registration, navigate to the ‘Apply for Scholarship’ option and click on the ‘Login’ button.
2. Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit.

Important Notes: Submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.
Fill in the information on the application form correctly. Once submitted, no changes can be made.

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