PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2024-2025: Check Eligibility, How to Apply & Important Dates

Details of the PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2024

The Prime Minister Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YASASVI) is a scholarship for students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT). The scholarship is aimed at helping Class 9 and 11 students from financially weak backgrounds to continue their education. Selection will be done based on the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2024, students must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a permanent resident of India.
• Belong to OBC, EBC, or DNT (SAR/NT/SNT) categories.
• The family income should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh per annum.
• Students must be studying in Class 9 or 11 in government or government-aided schools.
• Date of birth should be between 01.04.2004 to 31.03.2008 (applicable for Class IX & XI students).

Scholarship Amount

• Class 9 and 10 students: INR 75,000 per annum.
• Class 11 and 12 students: INR 1.25 lakh per annum.

Application Process

The application process for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2024 is online. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the official NTA YASASVI Portal: https://yet.nta.ac.in.
2. Click on the “Register” option and create your account using your email and mobile number.
3. Fill in the required personal, academic, and income information.
4. Upload the necessary documents, such as income certificate, caste certificate, and educational qualification documents.
5. Submit the application and note the application number for future reference.

Documents Required

• Class 8 or 10 mark sheet
• Income certificate
• Caste certificate (for EBC, OBC, or DNT categories)
• Aadhaar card or other identification proof
• Recent passport-size photograph

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: August 2024
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
• YET Exam Date: September 2024

FAQs

1. What is the scholarship amount under the PM Yashasvi scheme?

Class 9 and Class 10 students receive INR 75,000 per annum, while Class 11 and Class 12 students receive INR 1.25 lakh per annum.

2. Who is eligible to apply for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2024?

Students from OBC, EBC, and DNT categories studying in Class 9 and 11 with an annual family income of less than INR 2.5 lakh can apply.

3. What is the last date to apply for the PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2024?

The submission deadline is January 31, 2025.

4. How are candidates selected for the scholarship?

Candidates are selected based on their scores in the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET), which is conducted by the NTA.