PM YASASVI Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 2026-27
Last date 30 November 2026 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time)
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What PM YASASVI Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 2026-27 is
Full tuition + living allowance + books + one-time laptop for OBC/EBC/DNT students at notified top institutions
Who can apply
OBC/EBC/DNT students at notified institutions with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh, first years first; later years only if first-year slots go unfilled; income above ₹2.5 lakh is out
The organiser's rules OBC/EBC/DNT students with total annual family income from all sources up to Rs 2.50 lakh who secured admission to a full-time course at a notified institution, within the institution's slots (top of the inter-se merit list if oversubscribed); unused 1st-year slots may go to later-year students by previous year's merit
What it pays
“(a) full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (there will be a ceiling of Rs. 2.00 lakh per annum per student for private sector institutions and Rs. 3.72 lakhs per annum per student for the private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses) (b) living expenses to the beneficiary @Rs.3000/-per month per student (c) books and stationery @ Rs. 5000/- per annum per student and (iv) a latest computer/laptop of reputed brand with accessories like UPS and printer limited to Rs.45000/- per student as one time assistance during the course.”
Important dates
- Last date
- 30 November 2026
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes), via National Scholarship Portal's own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes), via National Scholarship Portal's own page, so you can check it yourself:
“Scheme Open from : 01-06-2026 Student Application Open till : 30-11-2026”
Desk notes
Quote is from the scheme's block on the NSP list (heading 'PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In College For OBC, EBC And DNT Students (Merit Based Scheme)'). Do not confuse it with the 'In Schools' variant, which is renewal-only. Guideline: scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/ApprovedmodifieddraftofTopClassCollege.pdf. NSP extended student applications from 31-10-2026 to 30-11-2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026); institute verification now to 15-12-2026.
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for PM YASASVI Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 2026-27?
The last date is 30 November 2026 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes), via National Scholarship Portal's own page says: "Scheme Open from : 01-06-2026 Student Application Open till : 30-11-2026."
Who can apply for PM YASASVI Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 2026-27?
OBC/EBC/DNT students at notified institutions with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh, first years first; later years only if first-year slots go unfilled; income above ₹2.5 lakh is out. In the organiser's words: OBC/EBC/DNT students with total annual family income from all sources up to Rs 2.50 lakh who secured admission to a full-time course at a notified institution, within the institution's slots (top of the inter-se merit list if oversubscribed); unused 1st-year slots may go to later-year students by previous year's merit.
How much does PM YASASVI Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 2026-27 pay?
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes), via National Scholarship Portal's page says: "(a) full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (there will be a ceiling of Rs. 2.00 lakh per annum per student for private sector institutions and Rs. 3.72 lakhs per annum per student for the private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses) (b) living expenses to the beneficiary @Rs.3000/-per month per student (c) books and stationery @ Rs. 5000/- per annum per student and (iv) a latest computer/laptop of reputed brand with accessories like UPS and printer limited to Rs.45000/- per student as one time assistance during the course."
Where do I apply for PM YASASVI Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students 2026-27?
On Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes), via National Scholarship Portal's own site: https://scholarships.gov.in/. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.