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PM Yashasvi Yojana: To ensure that the education of economically weaker students in the country is not interrupted midway, the Central Government is implementing several schemes. One such initiative is the PM Yashasvi Yojana. Under this scheme, students belonging to the OBC, EBC, and DNT categories are provided with financial assistance for their education, ranging from school level right up to college. The government offers support covering tuition fees, hostel fees, books, and even laptops. A key highlight of this scheme is that eligible students can receive scholarships ranging from thousands to lakhs of rupees annually. Let us explore the complete details regarding this scheme.

What is the PM Yashasvi Yojana?
The PM Yashasvi Yojana stands for the "Prime Minister's Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for a Vibrant India." This scheme is administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Its primary objective is to provide financial assistance to students from backward and economically weaker sections of society to enable them to pursue quality education. Under this scheme, various scholarships are offered at different educational levels. These include the 'Top Class Education Scheme' for school students, scholarships for college students, and both Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships.

Which students are eligible for benefits?
The benefits of this scheme are primarily extended to students belonging to the OBC, EBC, and DNT communities. To qualify, the annual income of the student's family must be less than ₹2.5 lakhs.

• The student must be enrolled in a recognized school or college.
• A reservation of 30 percent has been allocated specifically for female students.

How much scholarship will school students receive?
This scheme is designed for students studying in classes 9 through 12.
Students in classes 9 and 10 are eligible for financial assistance of up to ₹75,000 per annum.
Students in classes 11 and 12 are eligible for financial assistance of up to ₹1.25 lakhs per annum.
This financial assistance covers tuition fees, hostel fees, and other educational expenses.
How to Apply?
Applications for the PM Yashasvi Yojana are submitted online. You may follow these simple steps to apply for the scheme. Step 1: First, register on the National Scholarship Portal.
Step 2: Fill in the required details.
Step 3: Upload the necessary documents.
Step 4: Enter your bank account details.
Step 5: Submit your application.

Subsequently, the documents are verified by the relevant institution and the State Government. Upon selection, the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the bank account.

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