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PM YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT students (Class IX and X)

In simple words

A yearly allowance for OBC, EBC and DNT students in Class IX and X in Government schools, if parents' income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year.

What you may get

A consolidated academic allowance of Rs 4,000 a year.

Who it is for

OBC, EBC or DNT students in Class IX or X of a Government school, with parents' income up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year, may apply.

Main eligibility conditions

  • OBC, EBC or DNT with a valid certificate
  • Full time in Class IX or X in a Government school
  • Parents' or guardians' income from all sources up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year
  • Indian national
  • No other scholarship for the same classes

Conditions we could not check

  • Also open to EBC and DNT students who are not covered under SC, ST or OBC.
  • Must study full time in Class IX or X in a Government school.
  • Only Indian nationals. Only two boys of the same parents may get it. Girls are not limited.
  • Must not hold another scholarship for the same classes.

Documents you may need

  • Income certificate (taken once, at admission)
  • Caste certificate

How to apply

  1. Register on the National Scholarship Portal or the state portal.
  2. Fill the application for this scheme.
  3. Submit within the portal dates. The state government verifies and pays.

Detailed application steps could not be confirmed. Open the official source below.

Application fee

We could not confirm an application fee.

Application dates

  • Current deadline could not be confirmed. Check the official source.

Official information

Department: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

Last checked: 24 September 2026

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Questions and answers

Answers come only from the official information we checked.

Who can apply?

OBC, EBC or DNT students in Class IX or X of a Government school, with parents' income up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year, may apply.

How much is the benefit?

A consolidated academic allowance of Rs 4,000 a year.

What is the income limit?

The listed family income limit is Rs 2,50,000 a year.

Which documents are needed?

The official information mentions: Income certificate (taken once, at admission); Caste certificate.

How can I apply?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Is it open now, and what is the last date?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Can I apply online?

The official source gives an application page. Use the official application link on this page.

Is there an application fee?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Is there an official PDF?

Yes. The official PDF is linked in the official information box on this page.

Where each fact comes from
  • income: PM YASASVI scheme document
  • benefit: PM YASASVI scheme document

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