The Central Government’s PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education is for meritorious OBC, EBC or DNT students studying in Classes 9 to 12. It is one component of PM YASASVI (PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India), run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. First, understand this clearly — this is not a Post-Matric Scholarship. The Post-Matric Scholarship is given for any recognised course after Class 11, while Top Class School Education is given only to students in identified Top Class Schools under the scheme.
How much help is given
The scheme gives yearly support towards tuition fees, hostel charges, books and other school-related expenses — Classes 9–10: up to ₹75000 a year, Classes 11–12: up to ₹1,25,000 a year, within the fixed limit and based on actual expenses. 30% of the scholarships are reserved for girl students. The money is sent directly to the student’s bank account by DBT.
Who can apply
The conditions are — the student must belong to the OBC, EBC or DNT (Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes) category; must be studying in Classes 9 to 12; and the parents’ or guardian’s income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.50 lakh a year. Most important: the student’s school must be a Top Class School listed on the NSP — a student in any other school is not eligible. The student must hold a valid OBC/EBC/DNT category certificate.
How selection is done
Selection is on merit — the previous year’s school examination marks are considered. Classes 9–10 applicants are assessed on Class 8 marks, and Classes 11–12 applicants on Class 10 board results. The earlier YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) has been discontinued from the 2026-27 session, so there is no entrance test now — merit is the only basis. Seats are limited, so being eligible alone does not guarantee selection.
How to apply
Applications are made online on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). First, complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the NSP, which is linked to Aadhaar. Then choose the scheme “PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students” and fill the form. Before applying, check that your school’s name appears in the Top Class Schools list on the NSP — if it is not listed, the application will not move ahead. Check the latest dates on the NSP itself, because dates change with the session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much money is given under Top Class School Education?
A: Up to ₹75000 a year in Classes 9–10 and up to ₹1,25,000 a year in Classes 11–12 — for tuition, hostel and books.
Q2: Is this the same as the Post-Matric Scholarship?
A: No — Post-Matric is for any recognised course after Class 11; this is only for Classes 9–12 in identified Top Class Schools.
Q3: Is there an entrance test now?
A: No — the YASASVI Entrance Test has been discontinued from the 2026-27 session; selection is on the previous year’s examination marks (merit).
Q4: Where and how do I apply?
A: Apply online on the NSP, scholarships.gov.in, after One Time Registration — first check that your school is in the Top Class Schools list.
Useful links
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP): https://scholarships.gov.in/
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment — PM YASASVI: https://socialjustice.gov.in/schemes/101
- PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education on MyScheme: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pm-yasasvitcseobcebcdnts
- Next Action: see all 726 Central Government schemes — /english/kendra-sarkar-ki-yojnayen-2/
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