Scholarship
PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students(PMYASASVI:PMSOBCEBCDNTS)
Eligibility
The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
Region
All India
Award
Cash
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Overview
About PMYASASVI:PMSOBCEBCDNTS
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT students is one component of PM-YASASVI, the central government's PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India for OBCs and Others. It is administered by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
It is meant for school students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) at the pre-matric, or secondary, stage of schooling. The stated purpose is the welfare and motivation of children from these categories, using financial assistance to keep them in school through the years before matriculation.
The benefit is paid as a cash scholarship, and applications for the OBC pre-matric award are made through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Whether a particular student qualifies turns on the category and income conditions the government sets, so eligibility is worth checking against the official criteria for the current year.
Sources: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment – Schemes (OBC scholarships and PM-YASASVI) · myScheme – Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students (PM-YASASVI) · National Scholarship Portal, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Central Government
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only. | |
| Scholarship award will be sanctioned in the case of students whose parents/guardians income from all sources does not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per annum. | |
| The students should be studying in Class IX and X on a full-time basis in Government Schools only. | |
| They should belong to either of the OBC, EBC, or DNT (who are not covered under SC, ST, or OBC) categories through a valid certificate. | |
| A scholarship holder under this scheme will not hold any other educational scholarship for the purpose of studying in Class IX and X. If awarded any other educational scholarship for studying in classes IX and X, the students can avail of either of the two scholarships as per his/her choice and should inform the awarding authority to the Head of the Institution about the option made. | |
| Income Certificate is required to be taken once only, i.e. at the time of admission to courses. | |
| Note: The condition stipulated in this Ministry’s Notification No. 428 dated 16.02.2017 relating to provisions contained in Section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits, and Services) Act 2016 are to be followed with the further stipulation that if, for any reason, the authentication of Aadhaar fails in respect of any applicant, such an individual should be permitted to establish his/her identity by any other means so that genuine persons are not deprived of their benefits. | |
| Other Conditions for Award | If a student violates school discipline or any other terms and conditions of the scholarship, the scholarship may be suspended or even cancelled, subject to the satisfaction of the competent school authority. The State Government/ Union Territory Administrations can also directly cancel the award if duly satisfied with the reasons for violation of these regulations governing the scheme. |
| Other Conditions for Award | Migration of students from one institution to another would not normally be allowed during the course of the academic year except under exceptional circumstances and in the interest of the student's academic career. |
| Other Conditions for Award | The scholar obtaining benefits under this scheme shall not be allowed to avail of benefits under any other pre-matric scholarship scheme. |
| Other Conditions for Award | Only two boys of the same parents/guardians will be entitled to receive scholarships. This restriction will, however, not apply to girls. Accordingly, scholarships availed by girls of the same parents/guardian will not adversely affect the admissibility of availing scholarships upto two boys of the same parents/guardian. |
| Other Conditions for Award | A regular attendance record of not less than 75% in the previous year should be a prerequisite for availing scholarship. |
| Other Conditions for Award | At least 5% of students with disabilities should be covered for the grant of the scholarships. 30% of the beneficiaries should be reserved for girl students. |
| Other Conditions for Award | If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statements, his/ her scholarship will be cancelled forthwith and the amount of the scholarship paid will be recovered, at the discretion of the concerned State Government. The student concerned will be blacklisted and debarred for scholarship in any scheme forever. |
| Duration and Renewal of Scholarship | The scholarship, once awarded, may be renewed during the next academic year also by the concerned State Government/ Union Territory Administration unless the competent authority of the school recommends to the State Government/Union Territory Administration, to discontinue the award with reference to the relevant clause of these regulations governing the scheme. |
| Duration and Renewal of Scholarship | The award once made will be payable until the student passes Class X, subject to satisfactory academic performance and attendance of 75% in every academic year. The attendance will be verified through an Aadhaar-based attendance System. |
| Duration and Renewal of Scholarship | If a scholar is unable to appear in the annual examination owing to illness, the award may be renewed subject to the production of a medical certificate from a prescribed authority and acceptance of the same by the institution. |
| Duration and Renewal of Scholarship | Scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, she/he will not get a scholarship for that class for a second (or subsequent) year. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Coverage Value of Scholarship: The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000/- per annum.
- Note: The entire scholarship amount both from the State and Central Government will be paid directly into the account of the students or parents ONLY through DBT preferably through an Aadhaar Based Payment System (Aadhaar Payment Bridge-AePS).
What to prepare
Documents required
Aadhaar Card
Passport size photograph
Educational qualification marksheets/certificates
Income certificates
Domicile Certificate
Caste/Community Certificate issued by the competent authority
Disability certificate, if applicable
Bank Account details
Any other documents as required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
PMYASASVI:PMSOBCEBCDNTS – FAQ
PM-YASASVI Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
• Scholarship under the Scheme will be available for studies in India only and will be awarded by the Government of the State/Union Territory to which the applicant belongs i.e. where he is domiciled. • The scholarship will be provided for students studying in Government Schools only.
The objective of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT students (who are not covered under SC, ST or OBC) is welfare and motivation to the children of these categories by providing financial assistance at pre matriculation or secondary stage.
The students shall be provided with a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000/- per annum.
The entire scholarship amount, both from the State and Central Government, is directly paid into the account of the students or parents ONLY through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), preferably through an Aadhaar Based Payment System (Aadhaar Payment Bridge-AePS).
The scholarships are open to Indian nationals only.
Scholarship awards will be sanctioned for students whose parents/guardians' income from all sources does not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per annum.
The scholarships are available for students studying in Class IX and X on a full-time basis in Government Schools only.
Eligible students should belong to either the Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC), or Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT) categories (who are not covered under SC, ST, or OBC) and must possess a valid certificate as proof.
No.
Migration of students from one institution to another would not normally be allowed during the course of the academic year except under exceptional circumstances and in the interest of the student's academic career.
Only two boys from the same parents/guardian are entitled to receive scholarships. However, this restriction does not apply to girls.
Regular attendance, not less than 75% in the previous year, is a prerequisite for availing the scholarship.
At least 5% of students with disabilities should be covered for the grant of scholarships, and 30% of the beneficiaries should be reserved for girl students.
Yes, the scholarship may be renewed for the next academic year by the concerned State Government/Union Territory Administration unless discontinuation is recommended by the competent authority of the school.
If a student is unable to appear in the annual examination owing to illness, the award may be renewed subject to the production of a medical certificate from a prescribed authority and acceptance of the same by the institution.
No, the scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year.
The applicant can apply through the specified online portal of the State/UT and National Scholarship Portal.
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.
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