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The Government of India introduces many schemes every year to promote the importance of higher education in the country. One such scheme is the PM Yashasvi Scholarship, meant to uplift students (from Class 9 and 11) belonging to socially and economically backward castes and tribes. Under this scheme, 30000 students receive a scholarship amount of up to INR 1.25 lakh to study in top-notch schools. The selection is carried out through the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Let’s understand how this scheme works in more detail.
| Scholarship Name | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (YASASVI) |
| Conducting Body | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJ&E), Govt. of India |
| Scholarship Entrance Test | YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) |
| Beneficiaries | Students belonging to OBC/EBC/ Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, De-notified Tribe (DNT) |
| Eligibility | Class 9 and 11 students with a family income of less than INR 2.5 lakhs |
| Scholarship Amount | INR 75,000 pa (For Class 9/10 students)INR 1.25 lakh pa (For Class 11/12 students) |
| Application Deadline | 17 August 2024 |
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PM Yashasvi Scholarship: Objective
Together with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJ&E), the GoI launched the PM Yashasvi Scholarship. This scheme focuses on building an inclusive society by supporting and empowering the target groups through educational, economic and social development. Therefore, it provides financial support to the children from those target groups at the pre-matric and post-matric levels.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship, the students need to fulfil the following criteria:
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- The applicant must be a student of Class 9 or 11.
- The applicant must be enrolled in a government-recognized school full-time.
- The applicant must belong to the following categories/tribes:
- Other Backward Class (OBC)
- Economically Backward Class (EBC)
- Nomadic and Semi-nomadic Tribes (S-NT)
- De-notified Tribes (DNT)
- The applicant must have a family annual income below INR 2.5 lakhs.
- The applicant must not be availing of any other scholarship.
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PM Yashasvi Scholarship: Application Process
If you satisfy the eligibility criteria mentioned above, here’s how you can start applying for this scholarship for 2024:
- Go to the scholarship’s official website or create an account on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit the application form.
Documents Required
Here are the documents required during the PM Yashasvi Scholarship registration process:
- Aadhar Card
- A valid, functional mobile number
- Aadhar-linked bank account
- Income certificate
- Caste certificate
- Class 8 and 10 mark sheets
PM Yashasvi Scholarship Amount
If selected, this scholarship provides the following amount to aid the eligible students, depending on which class they are enrolled:
| Class | Amount |
| For Class 9/10 students | INR 75,000 per annum |
| For Class 11/12 students | INR 1,25,000 per annum |
Selection Process
Generally, the aspiring students for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship have to undertake the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET). Based on the score obtained in the test, shortlisted students would be given the scholarship amount.
PM Yashasvi Scholarship: Last Date
The application process for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship this year will close on 17 August 2024. Please be in touch with the scholarship’s official website to stay updated about the upcoming changes.
| Event | Date |
| Application Started | 11 July 2023 |
| Application Ends | 17 August 2024 |
| Correction Window | Not Announced |
| Entrance Exam Date | Not Announced |
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FAQs
Ans: The Pradhan Mantri Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (YASASVI) is a scholarship program initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE). This scheme offers financial assistance to meritorious students from OBC/EBC/DNT communities. It aims to encourage academic excellence and promote higher education among students from these groups.
Ans: Students from Class 9 and Class 11 belonging to EBC/OBC/DNT communities whose family income is less than INR 2.5 lakhs are eligible to apply for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship.
Ans: To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
1. Be an Indian citizen
2. Belong to the OBC, EBC, or DNT category
3. Have an annual parental income not exceeding INR 2.5 lakhs
4. Be studying in Class 9 or Class 11 in a recognized school
5. Have secured at least 60% marks in the previous class
Ans: The last date to apply for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship is 17 August 2024.
We hope that this blog helped give a complete overview of the PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2024 along with the latest updates on the scheme. For more such scholarships to study in India, keep following Leverage Edu. Thank you for reading!
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I need to scholarship of 10th class 60%percent above marks
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Hi Sahil,
If you have scored 60% marks or more in 10th standard, then you are eligibile to apply for PM Yashasvi Scholarship for Class 11. You also need to make sure that you fulfill other academic and income-related criteria as specified in the above blog and scholarship’s official website – https://yet.nta.ac.in/
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I need scholarship passed 2puc 80percent
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Hi Chethan,
Thanks for your query! However, only students in Class 9 and 11 students with a family income of less than INR 2.5 lakhs are eligible for PM Yashasvi Scholarship. We hope this helps.
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Application website send me
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Hi Prashanth,
Sure, here’s the link to the online portal (NSP) to apply for PM Yashasvi Scholarship in 2024: https://scholarships.gov.in/. To apply for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2024, you need to follow the steps given below:
– Go to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
– Click on the “Students” category on homepage.
– Click on “One Time Registration (OTR)” tab to register yourself on the portal.
– After registering successfully, click on the “Login” link under “Apply for Scholarship” category.
– Search for and select “PM Yashasvi Scholarship”
– Fill out the scholarship application form with all the necessary details and documents.
– You will receive further instructions on the scholarship process through your registered email ID/phone number.We hope this helps.
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I need to scholarship of 10th class 60%percent above marks
Hi Sahil,
If you have scored 60% marks or more in 10th standard, then you are eligibile to apply for PM Yashasvi Scholarship for Class 11. You also need to make sure that you fulfill other academic and income-related criteria as specified in the above blog and scholarship’s official website – https://yet.nta.ac.in/
I need scholarship passed 2puc 80percent
Hi Chethan,
Thanks for your query! However, only students in Class 9 and 11 students with a family income of less than INR 2.5 lakhs are eligible for PM Yashasvi Scholarship. We hope this helps.
Application website send me
Hi Prashanth,
Sure, here’s the link to the online portal (NSP) to apply for PM Yashasvi Scholarship in 2024: https://scholarships.gov.in/. To apply for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2024, you need to follow the steps given below:
– Go to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
– Click on the “Students” category on homepage.
– Click on “One Time Registration (OTR)” tab to register yourself on the portal.
– After registering successfully, click on the “Login” link under “Apply for Scholarship” category.
– Search for and select “PM Yashasvi Scholarship”
– Fill out the scholarship application form with all the necessary details and documents.
– You will receive further instructions on the scholarship process through your registered email ID/phone number.
We hope this helps.
Mujhe tenth me 95% mile hai
ab mene Polytechnic me form Bhara hai to me pm yashasvi scholarship me bhag le Sakti hu ya nahi
Hi Tanaya,
Thanks for your query! Since you have enrolled for Polytechnic after clearing 10th standard, you will be considered as a post-matric student and, hence, are eligible to apply for PM Yashasvi Scholarship. You can refer to this official document for more information. We hope this helps.
I am undergraduate student . Can I apply for this examination ?
Hi,
Thanks for your query! Unfortunately, the PM Yashasvi Scholarship is specifically designed for students in Classes 9 to 12, providing financial assistance to meritorious students from OBC, EBC, and DNT communities during their crucial formative years. We hope this helps.
mare 11 ma 56 % aavya chhe to mane aa scholarship malse
Hello ma’am I read in class 9th so can I fill the form of this scholarship but my school didn’t tell me or other students anything about this scholarship i visited your website recently then I saw that this scholarship can be helpful for me because I belong to a below average family and this scholarship will help me a lot. At the end , I would ask that I am able or not for this scholarship,my class 8th percentage is above 90percent.
2023-2024 Wale ragistration me kisi ko paisa mila ya nahi. maine bhi online karvaya tha lekin scholarship nahin aayi.
Hi Sheshant,
Thanks for your query! According to an official notification put up by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the selection for PM Yashasvi Scholarship for the year 2023 was done based on the student’s merit i.e. the marks obtained in the Class 8th and 10th, instead of an entrance test. All students who obtained 60% or above marks in 8th or 10th class were eligible to apply on NSP portal. You can visit the official website for more information on the same. We hope this helps.
Pm yashasvi scholarship for class 11 2024
Online apply date
Hi Om,
Thanks for your query! The online application for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship for Class 11 2024 has already closed. The last date to apply was 17 August 2024. If you missed the deadline, you’ll have to wait for the next round of applications, which typically opens in the following year. You can keep an eye on the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) for updates on the application process. We hope this helps.
I just missed the opportunity
My aadar card mei date of birth galt hai aur 8th ke tc mei right hai aub mei yashsvi nsp ka otr ker du ya aadar mei change karu date of birth.
Hi Sarswati,
Thanks for your query! While you can apply for PM Yashasvi Scholarship based on the right DOB on you transfer certificate of Class 8, it’s highly recommended to get the wrong date of birth in your Aadhar Card corrected to avoid any future challenges regarding your application. We hope this helps.
I want to apply
Hi Ghulam,
Thanks for your query! To apply for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2024, you need to follow the steps given below:
– Go to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
– Click on the “Students” category on homepage.
– Click on “One Time Registration (OTR)” tab to register yourself on the portal.
– After registering successfully, click on the “Login” link under “Apply for Scholarship” category.
– Search for and select “PM Yashasvi Scholarship”
– Fill out the scholarship application form with all the necessary details and documents.
– You will receive further instructions on the scholarship process through your registered email ID/phone number.
We hope this helps.
I have got 12 th 98.4 percentage.10th 97 percentage.jee mains 97.7 percentile is there any scholarship for me.
income less than 2Lakhs.
and ews.
Hi Nishith,
Thanks for your query! Based on your academic and financial background, here are some Indian scholarships you may be eligible for:
1. Scholarship for EWS Students
2. Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students
3. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Students with Disabilities
4. Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship
5. NTPC Scholarship Scheme
6. National Merit Cum Means Scholarship (NMCM)
You can also refer to one of our blogs listing various EWS and Merit scholarships for Indian students in 2024-25. We hope this helps.
please tell me pm yassasvi yojana last date
Hiii Bhoomika
For the year 2024 the last date for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship was 17 August. And the for filling for the same in 2025 will most probabbly start in August 2025.
i need to scholarship of 10th class 60%percent above marks
Hi Krushna
To know what percentage is required for the scholarship you can check this link –How Much Percentage is Required for Scholarships In India?.
To get to know what scholarships you can get the check this link – Siksha Abhiyan Scholarship for 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th &12th. To know about more on scholarships you can visit our page on Scholarships.