PM YASASVI Top Class Education in College — full support for OBC/EBC/DNT students in top institutions
Government of India (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)
Overview
A central scheme giving full financial support to OBC, EBC (Economically Backward Classes) and DNT (De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-nomadic Tribes) students for quality education beyond Class XII. It applies in 'Top Class' institutions notified by the Ministry, such as IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs, NIFTs, NIDs and National Law Universities.
It covers full tuition fees and non-refundable charges (capped at Rs 2 lakh a year in private institutions), Rs 3,000 a month for living expenses, Rs 5,000 a year for books and stationery, and a one-time computer/laptop allowance of up to Rs 45,000. Once awarded, it continues to the end of the course subject to satisfactory performance, but students must apply every year.
Annual family income must be up to Rs 2.5 lakh. Each institution has a fixed number of slots, 30% of which are reserved for girls. For 2026-27, applications on the National Scholarship Portal are open until 30 November 2026.
At a glance
- Administering authority
- Government of India (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)
- Scholarship type
- Category-based
- Education level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- Course / institution conditions
- Full-time prescribed courses in 'Top Class' institutions notified by the Ministry — such as IIMs, IITs, IIITs, AIIMS, NITs, NIFTs, NIDs, Hotel Management Institutes, National Law Universities, and institutions with NAAC A++/A+ accreditation or in the NIRF top 100. Also commercial pilot training in DGCA-approved government institutes.
- Income limit
- Annual family income up to ₹2,50,000 — Total annual family income from all sources up to Rs 2.50 lakh.
- Category
- OBC, OBC-A, OBC-B
Benefits
- Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (capped at Rs 2 lakh a year in private institutions; Rs 3.72 lakh a year for commercial pilot training at private flying clubs)
- Living expenses of Rs 3,000 a month
- Books and stationery of Rs 5,000 a year
- One-time computer/laptop with accessories, up to Rs 45,000
- Payable as soon as the student is admitted and starts attending classes
Eligibility
- OBC, EBC or DNT student
- Annual family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh
- Admitted to a full-time course in a notified institution under its general selection criteria
- Within the institution's slots, by merit; if eligible students exceed the slots, the top students on the merit list get them
- 30% of slots reserved for girls
- Not more than two siblings in a family
- OBC students get preference, as most of the funds are earmarked for OBC
Other eligible students in the institution who do not get a slot can apply for the state Post-Matric Scholarship.
Important dates
| Application opens | 1 Jun 2026 |
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| Application deadline | 30 Nov 2026 |
Renewal conditions
Once awarded, it continues until the course ends, subject to satisfactory performance; students must apply every year, including for renewal. It ends if the student fails to be promoted to the next semester/class.
Required documents
- OBC/EBC/DNT certificate
- Income certificate
- Proof of admission and fee details
- Affidavit that the student is not the third sibling availing the benefit
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account
How to apply
- Complete OTR on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and log in
- Apply for 'PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In College For OBC, EBC And DNT Students', uploading caste and income certificates and admission and fee details
- The institution verifies by merit and slots and forwards to the Ministry
- The last date for 2026-27 is 30 November 2026; institute verification runs until 15 December 2026
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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