PM YASASVI Top Class Scholarship 2026-27: OBC, EBC, DNT Students

The PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College gives OBC, EBC and DNT students admitted to notified top institutions (such as IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs and NLUs) full tuition support plus living, books and laptop allowances. It is run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, and you apply on the National Scholarship Portal. As of 24 October 2026, the 2026-27 student application last date on NSP is 31 October 2026.

Key dates

Who can apply (college scheme)

• Students from the OBC, EBC or DNT categories.
• Total annual family income from all sources up to ₹2.50 lakh.
• Admitted to a full-time course at an institution notified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Notified institutions can include IIMs, IITs, IIITs, AIIMS, NITs, NIFTs, NIDs, Institutes of Hotel Management and National Law Universities. Other institutions qualify through NAAC A++ or A+ accreditation, a top-100 NIRF rank, or Institution of National Importance status, if recommended by the selection committee.
• Scholarships are limited to the slots allotted to each institution. If there are more eligible students than slots, the top students in the institution's merit list (by entrance exam rank) get them.
• 30% of slots are reserved for girls, and no more than two siblings in a family can benefit.

Benefit

The money is paid directly to the student by DBT. You must pay the fee to your institute within a month of receiving it.

Selection

For first-year students, the institute selects eligible OBC, EBC and DNT students by the entrance exam merit list for that course. For example, it uses JEE Advanced rank for IITs, JEE Main for NITs and IIITs, CAT for IIMs, NEET for medical colleges and CLAT for NLUs. Maharashtra examples in the guidelines include ILS Pune (MHT-CET rank), Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SNAP), Symbiosis Law College (SLAT) and Bharati Vidyapeeth (B-MAT). If first-year slots are not filled, second and later-year students can get them on the basis of their previous year's results.

Documents

• Income certificate
• Caste certificate (OBC, EBC or DNT)
• Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
• Admission rank and fee details
• Affidavit that you are not the third sibling availing the scheme

How to apply

1. Generate your One Time Registration (OTR) on NSP with Aadhaar and face authentication.
2. Log in at scholarships.gov.in and choose "PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students".
3. Upload your income certificate, caste certificate, bank details, admission rank and fee details. Submit by 31 October 2026.
4. Your institute verifies the application within its slot limit by 15 November 2026.

Renewal

Once awarded, the scholarship continues until the course is completed, if your performance is satisfactory. You must apply on NSP every year, including for renewal. The scholarship ends if you fail to get promoted to the next semester or class. For renewals, the institute's verification confirms that you have been promoted.

Top Class Education in Schools (Classes 9-12)

A separate PM YASASVI component funds OBC, EBC and DNT students already studying in notified Top Class Schools, with household income below ₹2.5 lakh. It covers tuition, hostel and other school charges, up to ₹75,000 a year in Classes 9-10 and ₹1,25,000 a year in Classes 11-12. Selection is by a state-wise merit list on the previous class's final exam marks, with at least 30% for girls. For 2026-27, NSP opened fresh applications on 22 October 2026, with a last date of 30 November 2026. Students from Rajasthan, Kerala and Karnataka were asked to wait. NSP has published lists of eligible Class X and Class XII institutions.

Tips for Maharashtra students

• OBC, EBC or DNT students who do not get a Top Class slot at their institute can still apply for Maharashtra's post-matric scholarship on MahaDBT 2.0 if they are eligible. The scheme guidelines point students to the post-matric scheme in this case.
• SC students at top institutions have a separate NSP scheme, Top Class Education for SC Students, with a 31 October 2026 last date. Under its guidelines, the income limit is ₹8 lakh.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for PM YASASVI Top Class Scholarship 2026-27?

The student application last date on NSP for the college scheme is 31 October 2026, and institute verification closes on 15 November 2026. The schools scheme is open from 22 October to 30 November 2026.

What is the income limit for PM YASASVI Top Class?

Total annual family income from all sources must be up to ₹2.50 lakh.

How much does the PM YASASVI Top Class Scholarship pay?

Full tuition and non-refundable fees, capped at ₹2 lakh a year at private institutions, plus ₹3,000 a month for living expenses, ₹5,000 a year for books and up to ₹45,000 once for a computer.

Is every OBC student at an IIT eligible?

Only up to the number of slots allotted to the institution. If more eligible students apply, the institute gives the slots to the highest-ranked students by entrance exam merit.

Do I have to apply every year?

Yes. The guidelines require students to apply on NSP every year, including for renewal.

Official sources

• MoSJE: Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students (as amended from 2023-24)
• MoSJE: PM YASASVI Top Class Colleges notice
• MoSJE: Top Class Education in Schools guidelines
• NSP: Schemes on NSP with 2026-27 timelines
• MoSJE: Top Class Education for SC Students guidelines

Last checked 24 October 2026. Dates can change; always confirm on the official website.