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

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education Scheme supports meritorious students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and De-Notified Tribes (DNT) studying in Classes 9 to 12 in top-class notified schools by covering school tuition fees and hostel/residential charges.

Last verified: 2026-10-22

Chandan Charitable Trust is not a government agency. It does not sanction benefits or process applications. Final eligibility, verification and sanction rest solely with the competent government authority.

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility
OBC, EBC, or DNT students studying in Classes 9 to 12 in notified schools with annual family income up to ₹2,50,000. Student must belong to OBC, EBC, or DNT category with valid certificate. Must be studying in Class 9, 10, 11, or 12 in a school notified under the scheme. Total family annual income must not exceed ₹2.50 Lakh. Selection based on merit and available slot quotas.
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Step 2: Prepare documents
The official source lists the following documents.
Documents needed for this step
- OBC / EBC / DNT category certificate.
- Income certificate from competent revenue authority.
- School admission / enrollment certificate and fee details.
- Previous class marksheet.
- Aadhaar card copy.
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded).
Step 3: Apply
Online through National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Step 1: Check that your school is notified under PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education list. Step 2: Register on National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Step 3: Select PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education Scheme. Step 4: Upload category certificate, income certificate, and school enrollment proof. Step 5: School verifies application; Ministry approves merit list. Step 6: Scholarship amount credited directly via DBT.
Step 4: Verification
Verification by School Principal / Nodal Officer and District/Ministry scrutiny.
Step 5: Sanction / decision
Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
Step 6: Benefit
Tuition fees, hostel fees, and other non-refundable charges covered. Financial assistance up to ₹75,000 per annum for Class 9 and 10 students. Financial assistance up to ₹1,25,000 per annum for Class 11 and 12 students. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into beneficiary bank account.
Step 7: If delayed or rejected
This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.
Step 8: Grievance / appeal
NSP Helpdesk and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment PG portal

Eligibility details

Income limit: ₹2,50,000 annual. Total annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Category: Applicant must belong to OBC, EBC, or DNT category.
Residency: Citizen of India residing in Gujarat or any State/UT.

Official links

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

National Scholarship Portal — PM-YASASVI Top Class School Scheme

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Official Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

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

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

Last verified: 2026-10-22

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility

OBC, EBC, or DNT students studying in Classes 9 to 12 in notified schools with annual family income up to ₹2,50,000. Student must belong to OBC, EBC, or DNT category with valid certificate. Must be studying in Class 9, 10, 11, or 12 in a school notified under the scheme. Total family annual income must not exceed ₹2.50 Lakh. Selection based on merit and available slot quotas.

Step 2: Prepare documents

The official source lists the following documents.

Documents needed for this step

OBC / EBC / DNT category certificate.
Income certificate from competent revenue authority.
School admission / enrollment certificate and fee details.
Previous class marksheet.
Aadhaar card copy.
Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded).

Step 3: Apply

Online through National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Step 1: Check that your school is notified under PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education list. Step 2: Register on National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Step 3: Select PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education Scheme. Step 4: Upload category certificate, income certificate, and school enrollment proof. Step 5: School verifies application; Ministry approves merit list. Step 6: Scholarship amount credited directly via DBT.

Step 4: Verification

Verification by School Principal / Nodal Officer and District/Ministry scrutiny.

Step 5: Sanction / decision

Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

Step 6: Benefit

Tuition fees, hostel fees, and other non-refundable charges covered. Financial assistance up to ₹75,000 per annum for Class 9 and 10 students. Financial assistance up to ₹1,25,000 per annum for Class 11 and 12 students. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into beneficiary bank account.

Step 7: If delayed or rejected

This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

Step 8: Grievance / appeal

NSP Helpdesk and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment PG portal

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

National Scholarship Portal — PM-YASASVI Top Class School Scheme

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Official Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.