PM-YASASVI: Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

PM-YASASVI Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students gives full financial support to meritorious students from OBC, EBC and DNT categories who take up higher studies beyond class XII in notified institutions. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment funds this central sector scheme, and applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

For the 2026-27 cycle, the list of Top Class institutions and the scholarship slots for each institute have already been notified. The notification dated 28 July 2026 covers more than 300 institutions with a total of 6,286 fresh slots in the first phase. Students admitted to institutes like IITs, IIMs, NITs, AIIMSs, NLUs and other notified colleges can apply online through NSP.

PM-YASASVI Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students - Overview

This scheme works as a sub-component of the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India for OBCs and Others (PM-YASASVI). It is made for students who clear class XII and take admission in full-time courses at top class institutions. The government bears the full cost of the education through 100% central funding, so money problems do not stop a deserving student from studying at a good institute.

The scholarship, once awarded, continues till the completion of the course as long as the student keeps up satisfactory academic progress. Students have to submit a fresh application on NSP every year, even for renewal. Payment happens through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode, and the amount lands in the bank account of the student, who then pays the fee to the institute.

Key Information

Benefits

Students admitted to a notified institution get support for tuition, living costs, books and technology under the scheme. The following table shows what is covered:

The scholarship is released through Direct Benefit Transfer after the student secures admission and starts attending classes. The student receives the amount in the bank account and has to deposit the tuition fee to the institute within one month of receiving the payment.

Eligibility

Students from OBC, EBC or DNT categories who take admission in a full-time prescribed course at any notified institution can apply. Total annual family income from all sources should be up to ₹2.50 lakh. Selection depends on the inter-se merit list of the institute, and preference goes to OBC students because most of the fund is earmarked for them. Those who miss out on a slot can still apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.

Only two siblings from one family can get the benefit, and the student gives an affidavit that he or she is not the third sibling taking the support. Thirty percent of the slots at each institution are reserved for eligible girl students. The scholarship stops if the student fails to get promoted to the next semester or class.

For example, if Ramesh, an OBC student, gets admission in a top engineering college on merit and his combined family income stays within ₹2.50 lakh, he can get the scholarship if a slot is available and he ranks high in the institute merit list.

Application Process

Applications for 2026-27 are invited on the National Scholarship Portal. Students already admitted or taking admission in a notified institution have to submit the online form, and the institute verifies it on the portal. The last date for institutions to verify applications is 31 October every year, or the date fixed by the DBT Mission.

STEP 1 - Visit the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in and click 'New Registration' under the Applicant Corner. Read the guidelines, accept the terms and conditions, and fill in personal, academic and bank details to create login credentials.

STEP 2 - Login with the Application ID and password. Choose the fresh application option and select 'Top Class Education in Colleges for OBC, EBC and DNT Students' under the PM-YASASVI scheme.

STEP 3 - Fill in the admission and course details, including admission rank and fee details. Upload the required documents and submit the form.

STEP 4 - Note down the application ID for future reference. The institute verifies the application on NSP and forwards it to the Ministry. For renewal in the second or later year, make sure the institute promotes you and verifies the renewal application. If you got the computer grant, submit the purchase bill during the next year's application.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before starting the online form:

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Bank account passbook
3. Passport size photograph
4. Marksheets of all previous educational qualifications
5. Valid income certificate issued by the competent authority
6. Domicile certificate
7. Caste or community certificate
8. Disability certificate, if applicable
9. Admission rank proof from the entrance exam
10. Proof of fee details

References

Official Scheme Page - Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Official Scheme Guidelines PDF

Top Class Institutions and Slots for 2026-27 PDF

National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

FAQ's

What is the primary objective of this scheme?

The scheme helps OBC, EBC and DNT students continue higher education at top class institutions by covering the full cost of their studies.

How is the funding managed?

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, provides 100% funding for this scheme.

Are there specific income limits to qualify?

Yes, total annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh for selection.

When do I receive the benefits?

Once you secure admission and start attending classes, the scholarship amount is released directly to your bank account through DBT. You then pay the tuition fee to the institute within one month.

How are the 'Top Class' institutions selected?

IITs, IIMs, NITs, AIIMSs, NLUs and other central institutions can be part of the scheme. Other institutes need NAAC A++ or A+ accreditation, or a place in the top 100 of the NIRF ranking, or the status of an Institution of National Importance. Institutions apply to join the scheme.

Can I apply if I am in my second year of college?

Yes, if slots remain after admitting first-year students, the remaining slots can be offered to eligible students in the second, third or fourth year based on the inter-se merit of the previous year's results.