PM YASASVI Scheme

PM YASASVI Scheme: On Republic Day 2025 eve, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment honoured 400 students from 21 states under the PM Young Achievers’ Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YASASVI).

  • About PM YASASVI Scheme: Empower students from OBC, EBC, and DNT communities educationally, socially, and economically.

o Consolidates earlier schemes like Dr. Ambedkar scholarships (Pre-Matric and Post-Matric) for streamlined benefits.

  • Scholarship Benefits under the scheme:

o Pre-Matric: For Class 9-10, ₹4,000 annually.

o Post-Matric: For higher studies, ₹5,000–₹20,000 depending on course.

o Top-Class Education: Funding for tuition, hostel, and study materials (up to ₹1.25 lakh annually for school students; full financial support for college students).

  • Eligibility: For OBC, EBC, DNT students with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh/year.
  • Selection: Based on YASASVI Entrance Test (YET), conducted by NTA.