There are several “PM Scholarship Yojana” schemes offered by the Indian government, each with different eligibility criteria, registration processes, and deadlines. To help you best, I need some additional information:
- Which specific PM Scholarship Yojana are you interested in? Some popular options include:
- PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme: Focuses on OBC, EBC, and DNT students pursuing professional or technical courses.
- PM Scholarship Scheme for Students of Scheduled Caste (SC) – Meritorious Students: Supports SC students for higher education.
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Offers various scholarships across different categories and schemes.
- What level of education are you applying for? (e.g., Under Graduate, Post Graduate, etc.)
- Which specific scholarship within the chosen scheme are you interested in? (Many schemes offer multiple scholarships within them
PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme:
Great! Since you’re interested in the PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme, here’s some information to help you:
Eligibility:
- Open to students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), and Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs).
- Students must be pursuing Class 9, 10, 11, or 12.
- Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs.
Application Process:
- Applications are typically accepted only through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (https://scholarships.gov.in/).
- For the 2023-24 academic year, applications were open from December 19, 2023, to Febuary 31, 2024.
- If you missed the window for the current year, keep an eye out for announcements around December 2024 regarding application dates for the 2024-25 academic year.
Details:
- The scheme offers two categories of scholarships:
- Top Class School Education: For Class 9 and 10 students, provides up to Rs. 75,000 annually.
- Top Class College Education: For Class 11 and 12 students, provides up to Rs. 1.25 lakh annually.
- Selection is based on a written test (YASASVI ENTRANCE TEST – YET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- You can find more details about the scheme, including past year notifications, on the official website of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE): https://socialjustice.gov.in/
Important Note:
- Remember to verify all information directly from official sources like the MSJE website and relevant notifications to ensure accuracy and stay updated on any changes.
I hope this helps! If you have any further questions about the PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme, feel free to ask.
