About the Scheme
PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, for students pursuing studies beyond Class 12. The scheme aims to recognise and promote quality education among Other Backwards Classes (OBC), Economically Backwards Classes (EBC) and Denotified Tribes (DNT) students by providing financial support. The selected students will receive full tuition fees and non-refundable charges, monthly living expenses of ₹3,000 and other benefits.
At a Glance
At a GlanceCentral Government scheme for the 2026-27 academic year. Partially funded; applications are online only.
- Scholarship
- Means based (low family income)
Eligibility Criteria
• To be eligible, a candidate must:- • be an Indian national • belong to the Other Backwards Class (OBC)/Economically Backwards Class (EBC)/De-notified Tribes (DNT) category • have secured admission in a full-time prescribed course in any of the notified* institutions according to the general selection criteria prescribed by the concerned institution • have an annual parent(s)/guardian income not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources • Note:- For detailed information about the notified* institutions, kindly refer to page 38 in the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
Admissions & Course Track
Professional courses and Undergraduate students studying Engineering & Technology.
Nationality
Open to Indian nationals.
Social Category
Open to , Other Backward Classes (OBC) and General candidates.
Award Benefits & Structure
The award is paid once a year.
Reimbursement of tuition fee and non-refundable charges up to ₹3,72,000 and other benefits per year
Annual payment, partially funded.
- Tuition
- Full tuition
Mandatory Document Checklist
Keep clear scanned copies of these ready before you begin your application.
- Essential
Marksheets
Marksheets of the qualifying examinations, validating merit.
- Essential
Income Certificate
Issued by the competent revenue authority (Tehsildar / SDO).
- Essential
Caste Certificate
Issued by the competent authority in your state.
- Essential
Disability Certificate
Issued by a recognised medical authority.
- Essential
Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque
Showing the beneficiary's name, account number and IFSC code.
- Essential
Admission Letter
Current-year admission or allotment letter from your institution.
Selection Procedure & Key Timeline
The institution will select eligible OBC/EBC/DNT students based on merit as per the entrance examination merit list. Note:- As the fund is majorly earmarked for OBC, preference would be given to the OBC students while considering them under the scheme. If the institution finds that the number of eligible candidates in the first year is less than the number of slots allotted to it, then the remaining slots may be offered to eligible students studying in the second, third and fourth years based on their previous year's inter-se merit. Priority will be given to those who have a greater number of years left to complete their respective course. For instance, 2nd-year students will be given preference over 3rd-year students and so on. Refer to the criteria of the merit list for the Institutions as per the entrance exam in 'Scholarship Guidelines' under Annexure 1.
Application Registration Opens
The online application opens.
Application Deadline
(Active)Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.
How to Apply
Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.
About the Provider
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Government
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is offering this scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
The PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, 2026-27 is a central government scholarship offered by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India for the 2026-27 academic year. Class 12 passed OBC/EBC/DNT students
• To be eligible, a candidate must:- • be an Indian national • belong to the Other Backwards Class (OBC)/Economically Backwards Class (EBC)/De-notified Tribes (DNT) category • have secured admission in a full-time prescribed course in any of the notified* institutions according to the general selection criteria prescribed by the concerned institution • have an annual parent(s)/guardian income not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources • Note:- For detailed information about the notified* institutions, kindly refer to page 38 in the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
The award is Reimbursement of tuition fee and non-refundable charges up to ₹3,72,000 and other benefits per year. It is partially funded.
Applications open on 1 June 2026. The last date to apply is 31 October 2026.
You need Marksheets, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Disability Certificate, Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque and Admission Letter.
Applications are online. 1. . 2. . 3. . 4. . 5. . 6. . 7. . 8. . 9. . 10. . 11. . 12. . 13. .
The institution will select eligible OBC/EBC/DNT students based on merit as per the entrance examination merit list. Note:- As the fund is majorly earmarked for OBC, preference would be given to the OBC students while considering them under the scheme. If the institution finds that the number of eligible candidates in the first year is less than the number of slots allotted to it, then the remaining slots may be offered to eligible students studying in the second, third and fourth years based on their previous year's inter-se merit. Priority will be given to those who have a greater number of years left to complete their respective course. For instance, 2nd-year students will be given preference over 3rd-year students and so on. Refer to the criteria of the merit list for the Institutions as per the entrance exam in 'Scholarship Guidelines' under Annexure 1.
