PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

Description
The “PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students” is a sub-scheme under the umbrella scheme namely “PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India for OBCs and Others PM –YASASVI ”. This scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India to provide educational assistance to the students belonging to Other Backward Classes OBCs , Economically Backward Classes EBCs , and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes DNT . Objective: The objective of the scheme is welfare and motivation to the children of these categories by providing financial assistance at the pre-matriculation or secondary stage. Scope: - Scholarship under the Scheme will be available for studies in India only and will be awarded by the Government of the State/Union Territory to which the applicant belongs i.e. where he is domiciled. - The scholarship will be provided for students studying in Government Schools only.

Benefits
• > **Coverage Value of Scholarship:**
• The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000/- per annum.
• **Note:** The entire scholarship amount both from the State and Central Government will be paid directly into the account of the students or parents ONLY through DBT preferably through an Aadhaar Based Payment System (Aadhaar Payment Bridge-AePS).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
2. Scholarship award will be sanctioned in the case of students whose parents/guardians income from all sources does not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per annum.
3. The students should be studying in Class IX and X on a full-time basis in Government Schools only.
4. They should belong to either of the OBC, EBC, or DNT (who are not covered under SC, ST, or OBC) categories through a valid certificate.
5. A scholarship holder under this scheme will not hold any other educational scholarship for the purpose of studying in Class IX and X. If awarded any other educational scholarship for studying in classes IX and X, the students can avail of either of the two scholarships as per his/her choice and should inform the awarding authority to the Head of the Institution about the option made.
6. Income Certificate is required to be taken once only, i.e. at the time of admission to courses.
7. **Note:** The condition stipulated in this Ministry’s Notification No. 428 dated 16.02.2017 relating to provisions contained in Section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits, and Services) Act 2016 are to be followed with the further stipulation that if, for any reason, the authentication of Aadhaar fails in respect of any applicant, such an individual should be permitted to establish his/her identity by any other means so that genuine persons are not deprived of their benefits.
8. > **Other Conditions for Award:**
9. If a student violates school discipline or any other terms and conditions of the scholarship, the scholarship may be suspended or even cancelled, subject to the satisfaction of the competent school authority. The State Government/ Union Territory Administrations can also directly cancel the award if duly satisfied with the reasons for violation of these regulations governing the scheme.
10. Migration of students from one institution to another would not normally be allowed during the course of the academic year except under exceptional circumstances and in the interest of the student's academic career.
11. The scholar obtaining benefits under this scheme shall not be allowed to avail of benefits under any other pre-matric scholarship scheme.
12. Only two boys of the same parents/guardians will be entitled to receive scholarships. This restriction will, however, not apply to girls. Accordingly, scholarships availed by girls of the same parents/guardian will not adversely affect the admissibility of availing scholarships upto two boys of the same parents/guardian.
13. A regular attendance record of not less than 75% in the previous year should be a prerequisite for availing scholarship.
14. At least 5% of students with disabilities should be covered for the grant of the scholarships. 30% of the beneficiaries should be reserved for girl students.
15. If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statements, his/ her scholarship will be cancelled forthwith and the amount of the scholarship paid will be recovered, at the discretion of the concerned State Government. The student concerned will be blacklisted and debarred for scholarship in any scheme forever.
16. > **Duration and Renewal of Scholarship:**
17. The scholarship, once awarded, may be renewed during the next academic year also by the concerned State Government/ Union Territory Administration unless the competent authority of the school recommends to the State Government/Union Territory Administration, to discontinue the award with reference to the relevant clause of these regulations governing the scheme.
18. The award once made will be payable until the student passes Class X, subject to satisfactory academic performance and attendance of 75% in every academic year. The attendance will be verified through an Aadhaar-based attendance System.
19. If a scholar is unable to appear in the annual examination owing to illness, the award may be renewed subject to the production of a medical certificate from a prescribed authority and acceptance of the same by the institution.
20. Scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, she/he will not get a scholarship for that class for a second (or subsequent) year.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport size photograph
• Educational qualification marksheets/certificates
• Income certificates
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste/Community Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Bank Account details
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who launched PM-YASASVI?
A: PM-YASASVI Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.

Q: What is the scope of the scheme?
A: * Scholarship under the Scheme will be available for studies in India only and will be awarded by the Government of the State/Union Territory to which the applicant belongs i.e. where he is domiciled.
* The scholarship will be provided for students studying in Government Schools only.

Q: What is objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT students (who are not covered under SC, ST or OBC) is welfare and motivation to the children of these categories by providing financial assistance at pre matriculation or secondary stage.

Q: What is the coverage value of the scholarship under the scheme?
A: The students shall be provided with a consolidated academic allowance of [?]4,000/- per annum.

Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
A: The entire scholarship amount, both from the State and Central Government, is directly paid into the account of the students or parents ONLY through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), preferably through an Aadhaar Based Payment System (Aadhaar Payment Bridge-AePS).

Q: Who is eligible for the scholarship?
A: The scholarships are open to Indian nationals only.

Q: What is the income criterion for eligibility?
A: Scholarship awards will be sanctioned for students whose parents/guardians' income from all sources does not exceed [?]2,50,000/- per annum.

Q: Which academic levels are eligible for the scholarship?
A: The scholarships are available for students studying in Class IX and X on a full-time basis in Government Schools only.

Q: Which categories of students are eligible?
A: Eligible students should belong to either the Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC), or Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNT) categories (who are not covered under SC, ST, or OBC) and must possess a valid certificate as proof.

Q: Can scholarship holders hold any other educational scholarships concurrently?
A: No.

Q: Can students migrate from one institution to another during the academic year?
A: Migration of students from one institution to another would not normally be allowed during the course of the academic year except under exceptional circumstances and in the interest of the student's academic career.

Q: Is there a restriction on the number of scholarships for siblings?
A: Only two boys from the same parents/guardian are entitled to receive scholarships. However, this restriction does not apply to girls.

Q: What is the prerequisite for availing the scholarship regarding attendance?
A: Regular attendance, not less than 75% in the previous year, is a prerequisite for availing the scholarship.

Q: Are there any specific provisions for students with disabilities and girls?
A: At least 5% of students with disabilities should be covered for the grant of scholarships, and 30% of the beneficiaries should be reserved for girl students.

Q: Can the scholarship be renewed for the next academic year?
A: Yes, the scholarship may be renewed for the next academic year by the concerned State Government/Union Territory Administration unless discontinuation is recommended by the competent authority of the school.

Q: What happens if a student is unable to appear in the annual examination due to illness?
A: If a student is unable to appear in the annual examination owing to illness, the award may be renewed subject to the production of a medical certificate from a prescribed authority and acceptance of the same by the institution.

Q: Can a student receive the scholarship for repeating a class?
A: No, the scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year.

Q: How to apply for the scholarship?
A: The applicant can apply through the specified online portal of the State/UT and National Scholarship Portal.