The PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Selection Process: Candidates are selected through the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) conducted by NTA.
- Eligibility: Open to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) students with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh.
- Objectives: The scheme promotes educational empowerment, helping disadvantaged students overcome financial barriers and complete their education.
- It combines several earlier schemes, including Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric and Pre-Matric Scholarships for EBCs and DNTs.
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- Sub-Schemes: Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9-10)-₹4,000 for students from families with income below ₹2.5 lakh.
- Post-Matric Scholarship (Post-secondary education)-₹5,000 to ₹20,000 based on course type.
- Top Class School Education
- Top Class College Education
- Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls
- Sub-Schemes: Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9-10)-₹4,000 for students from families with income below ₹2.5 lakh.
