PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship 2025–26 > Eligibility Details, Annual Allowance & Step-by-Step NSP Registration

The PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship 2025–26 is an important educational support initiative that was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India to help those students belonging from OBC, EBC and DNT communities and are enrolled in Classes 9 and 10 receive financial assistance. This scholarship is part of the broader Prime Minister’s Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) that provides multiple scholarship sub-schemes that are aimed at reducing dropout rates and promoting sustained schooling among economically and socially backward groups. The pre-matric scholarship offers an annual academic allowance directly transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the student’s or parent’s bank account and is improving transparency and reducing delays. Interested students must apply online through the National Scholarship Portal before the deadline to benefit under this scheme.

Eligibility Conditions — Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship 2025–26, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Candidate Must be a citizen of India.
2. Candidate Must be Enrollment should be in Class 9 or Class 10 in a Government School (or as defined under the scheme).
3. The annual family income from all sources must not exceed rs 2,50,000.
4. The applicant must belong from OBC (Other Backward Class), EBC (Economically Backward Class), or DNT (De-notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes) category with a valid caste/community certificate.
5. Students already benefiting from another pre-matric scholarship for Classes 9 or 10 must choose only one scheme and inform the school authority about their decision.
6. Aadhaar authentication is usually required however, if authentication fails then alternative valid identity proof may be accepted to ensure genuine beneficiaries are not excluded.

Scholarship Allowance & Disbursement Details

Under this scheme, eligible students receive financial support in the form of an academic allowance credited directly to their bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. The purpose of this amount is to ease educational expenses, such as books, uniforms, study materials, and other essentials.

Step-by-Step NSP Application Procedure

Go through following online application process through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP):

1. Visit the official National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
2. If you are a new applicant, click on ‘New Registration’ under the Applicant Corner and complete the registration.
3. After reading the guidelines and providing necessary consent, proceed with the required details.
4. Once registration is completed, go to ‘Fresh Application’ under the Applicant Corner.
5. Log in using your Application ID and password.
6. Select ‘PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship’ from the list of scholarships.
7. Fill out the application form carefully, upload the required documents, and submit before the deadline.

Completing the application process ahead of the deadline helps avoid last-minute technical issues and ensures timely processing.

Documents to Upload During Application

Candidate need to keep following documents ready before applying:

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1. Aadhaar Card
2. Passport-size Photograph
3. Previous Year Mark Sheet / School Certificate
4. Income Certificate (not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh)
5. Domicile Certificate
6. Valid Caste/Community Certificate
7. Bank Passbook/Account Details
8. Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Key Deadlines to Remember

FAQ

1. Who is eligible for the PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship?
Students from OBC, EBC and DNT categories enrolled in Class 9 or 10 in government schools with a family income not exceeding rs 2.5 lakh can apply.

2. How will the scholarship amount be paid?
The scholarship amount is disbursed directly through the DBT system into the student’s or parent’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.

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3. Can students who already receive another scholarship apply?
No. Students already benefiting from another pre-matric scholarship for the same classes (9 or 10) must choose one scheme and inform the school authority about their choice.