PM YASASVI Scholarship 2025: OBC Students to Get Up to ?1.25 Lakh — Apply by August 31
The application process for the Pradhan Mantri Yashasvi Scholarship Scheme 2025 (PM YASASVI) is now open. This government scheme offers financial support to meritorious students from the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category. Selected students will receive up to ?1.25 lakh, directly transferred to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Key Details
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Scholarship Amount:
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?75,000 for Class 9 students
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?1,25,000 for Class 11 students
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Eligible Classes: Class 9 and Class 11
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Last Date to Apply: August 31, 2025
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Application Mode: Online through NSP portal scholarships.gov.in
Who Can Apply?
Students must meet the following criteria:
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Belong to the OBC category
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Have a parental annual income less than ?2.5 lakh
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Be currently studying in Class 9 or Class 11
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Be enrolled in a school that has consistently achieved 100% board exam results in Class 10 and Class 12
How to Apply
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Visit the National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in
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Download the "NSP OTR" app from Google Play Store
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Register using Aadhaar-based face authentication
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Generate your One Time Registration (OTR) number
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Complete your scholarship application on the NSP website
Note: If the student is a minor and does not have Aadhaar, the parent’s Aadhaar can be used for registration.
Why It Matters
This scholarship aims to support deserving OBC students in top-performing schools, reducing financial barriers and encouraging continued education. It ensures transparency through DBT and supports academic excellence in Classes 9 and 11.
Important Dates
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Application Start Date: July 1, 2025
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Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
