PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In Schools For OBC, EBC, and DNT Students

PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme

The objective of the scheme PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme is to provide premium education to the meritorious students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories by funding their education from Class 9 onwards till they complete Class 12. The last date for online submission of the application is 31-01-2023.

Scope of PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme

All the OBC, EBC, and DNT students studying in the Top Class Schools identified as per the modalities of the scheme with a household annual income of less than Rs. 2.5 lakhs would be eligible for the scheme. The number of slots for each State would be allocated based on the OBC population data available. The sanction of the scholarship would be based on merit and will be done by using the online portal.

Process of PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme

a) The top performing schools which consistently secure 100% passes in Classes 10th and 12th would be selected by a selection committee

b) The committee is constituted under the Chairmanship Joint Secretary (BC) and with representation from the Department of School Education and the NITI Ayog. These schools will be termed ‘Top Class Schools (TCSs)’ for the purpose of this scheme.
c) The TCSs can be public (Central/State/Local Body) or aided schools or private schools.
d) The number of slots available under the scheme for each State and each class would be announced in the month of April each year.
e) At least 30% of these scholarships are reserved for girls.

f) The OBC/EBC/DNT students already studying in the TCSs can apply on the National Scholarship Portal for the scholarship along with the marks they have obtained in the final exam of the previous class.
g) These applications have to be verified online by the Nodal Officers of the School and confirmed by the State Government online.
h) There shall be a State-wise merit list for each class for boys and girls separately prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in the final exam of the previous class, and allocation of the scholarships shall be automatically done on merit.

Implementing Agency for the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme

This is a central sector component under the Centrally Sponsored scheme and would be implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment with the assistance of the State Governments and the National Scholarship Portal.

Release of Scholarships

i. The release of funds will be directly into the account of beneficiaries through DBT mode.
ii. Payment shall be made in installments to be released before 151h August each year.
iii. The implementation of the scheme would be in accordance with the provisions of GFR 017.

Eligibility and Amount for the Scholarship

The followings are the conditions to be fulfilled and the amount that will be issued under the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme:

1. The top-class schools which have maintained a 100% pass percentage in the 10th and 12 class exams shall be shortlisted by a committee Chaired by the Joint Secretary (BC) in the Ministry and with representation from the Department of School Education and NITI Ayog.
2. The grants will be provided for tuition fees, hostel fees, and other charges as required by the school, subject to a maximum of Rs. 75,000/- per annum per student of class 9 and l0 and Rs. 1,25,000/- per annum per student of class 11 and 12.

Other Conditions of PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme

(i) The students must have a Bank Account and while applying under the scheme should provide all necessary details.
(ii) The shortlisted School should have Aadhaar Based Attendance System that can be integrated into a central portal if required.
(iii) Students studying in schools assisted under this Scheme shall not be eligible for assistance under any other scheme of the Government for the items/purposes already covered under this scheme.

Monitoring under the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme

• The designated portal shall allow updating of the information on all the given performance criteria at regular intervals by the students.
• A real-time Data Management Information System (MIS) for the collection and dissemination of the progress of the scheme will be put in place for better reporting on output outcome indicators.
• The MIS of the scheme will be linked through API to the ‘Output Outcome Monitoring Framework’ (OOMF) Dashboard.
• From time to time, beneficiaries may be contacted over the phone or through personal visits to know the impact of the scheme and also to take decisions for the continuation or otherwise of grants at any time.
• The procedures, terms, and conditions may be changed as per the requirement of the Government at any time.

How to Apply for the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme

Candidates have to register themselves at the official website: National Scholarship Portal

FAQ

What is PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme Scholarship?

PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme is to provide premium education to the meritorious students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories by funding their education from Class 9 onwards till they complete Class 12.

Students who are studying in Top Class Schools identified and selected by the committee are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.

Who is eligible for PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme?

• The OBC/EBC/DNT students who are studying in the TCS’s Top Class Schools are eligible to apply.
• The TCSs will be identified and selected by the selection committee.
• Students can apply on the National Scholarship Portal for the scholarship along with the marks they have obtained in the final exam of the previous class.
• State-wise merit list for each class for boys and girls separately prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in the final exam of the previous class,
• Allocation of the scholarships shall be automatically done on merit.

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