Question: Can you explain the PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students program?

Answer: of the Scheme and invite applications by issuing an advertisement in the leading newspapers of the State and through their
respective websites/Scholarship portals and other modes of media.The applicant should submit the completed application to the
prescribed authority on the portal specified for this purpose before the last date prescribed for receipt of applications.The applicant can
apply through the specified online portal of the State/UT and National Scholarship Portal.Application Process: National Scholarship
Portal-Online submission for the scholarship can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal with the required
documents: https://scholarships.gov.in/ Registration for New Applicant:Step 01: Open the official NSP website and click on 'New
Registration' under Applicant Corner.Step 02: Read the Instruction/Guidelines, provide the undertaking by clicking on the Check box
then click on Continue.Step 03: Start the registration by providing the required details.Registered Applicant:Step 01: Open the official
NSP website and click on 'Fresh Application' under Applicant Corner.Step 02: Login with your application ID & password.Step 03:
Select the Scholarship.Step 04: Fill out the applicant form.Step 05: Upload the required documents and Submit.(Note: The application
processes may vary for the different State/UT, to avail of the benefits of the scholarship; eligible students may apply on the IT Portal of
the concerned States and Union Territories.)Selection of Candidates:All the eligible OBC/EBC/DNT candidates will be given
scholarships subject to the condition of eligibility prescribed in the Scheme, Candidates belonging to one State, but studying in another
State, will be awarded scholarships by the State to which they belong and will submit their applications to the competent authorities in
that State. In the matter of exemption from fees or other concessions also, they will be treated as studying in their own State.Timelines
for the Scheme:Opening of Portal for registration by students: 1st AprilClosing of Portal for registration: 30th JuneVerification by the
institutions to be completed: 31st JulyVerification by the State Govt: 15th AugustRelease of Central Assistance into the SNA, as per the
data uploaded on to the central portal: 31st AugustPayment of scholarships by the State Govt using the DBT process (before): 30th
SeptemberProcess for Issue Freeship Card:All eligible students shall be entitled to take admission in the institutions without prepayment
of tuition fees and hostel fees as per the Scheme Guidelines. To enable this, a FREESHIP CARD will be issued by the State Government
to the eligible students.The student shall, well before the expected date of admission, register for issuance of a Freeship Card on the
respective scholarship portal giving details like the Aadhaar number, the name of the course in which he/she wants to take admission
(e.g. MBBS, B.Sc., Class XI etc.) and an undertaking that the institution's charges would be paid within 7 working days from the date of
receipt of the scholarship amount in his/her account. For the purpose of registration of the Freeship Card, the portals shall remain open
throughout the year.The verification of the income, caste, and merit details should be automatically done from the databases which are
linked online for instant verification. The process should be entirely paperless. Until the above system is brought into effect, the
documents may be scanned and uploaded which include: a passport size photograph, copy of each of the certificates for diploma, degree,
etc. in respect of all examinations passed, Caste certificate duly signed by the authorized officer, valid Income certificate issued by the
competent authority as prescribed by the State Govt. etc.After the registration on the Portal, if the student is found eligible, all
States/UTs will complete the verification process within 30 days from the receipt of the registration request from the students and issue
the Freeship Card through the IT portal, mentioning the course for which application is made so that the eligible students are not denied
admissions due to delay in depositing tuition fees. It should be possible for the student to download the Free Ship Card from the portal
itself. Once complete digitization of all the required certificates is done, such a Freeship Card shall be automatically generated
immediately on registration, if the student is found eligible.The Freeship Card shall contain the details given in Annexure-1 and shall be
digitally signed. For the purpose of admission, the Freeship card will remain valid for period of one year from the date of issue.If a
student wants to change his/her course before taking admission to an institution, he can do so by logging on IT portal and a fresh
Freeship Card shall be issued automatically for all eligible students.In case of renewal students, there shall be no need for fresh
registration for the Freeship card and a card once issued to him/her shall be valid for the entire duration of the course.Documents
Required1. Aadhaar Card2. Passport-size photograph3. Educational qualification marksheets/certificates4. Valid Income certificate
issued by the competent Authority5. Domicile Certificate6. Caste/Community Certificate issued by the competent authority7. Disability
certificate, if applicable8. Bank Account details9. Any other documents as requiredFrequently Asked QuestionsWho launched PM-
YASASVI?PM-YASASVI was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.What is the objective
of the scheme?The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the OBC, EBC and DNT students studying at post-
matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. What is the scope of scheme?These scholarships shall
be available for studies in India only and will be awarded by the Government of State/Union Territory to which the applicant actually
belongs, i.e. permanently settled. Who can apply for the scholarships?Indian nationals belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs),
Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), and Denotified Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) as notified by the Central Govt./State Govt./UT
Admin are eligible.What does 'Group 1' mean?"Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses" shall mean all
Professional courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture,
Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance /Administration, Computer Science/ Applications (ii) Post Graduate
Diploma courses in various branches of Management & Medicine(iii) C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./1.C.F.A. etc. (iv) M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-
Doctoral Programmes (D.Lit., D.Sc. etc.) of Group I, Group II and Group Ill courses. (v) L.L.B, Integrated LL B, L.L.M (vi)
Commercial Pilot License Courses from GoI institutes (including helicopter pilot and multiengine) (maximum 20 slots per annum)What
does 'Group 2' mean?"Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate" shall mean all Professional Courses
leading to Degree, M Ed. / M. Pharma., Diploma, Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B Pharma.), Nursing(B Nursing), BFS, other para-
medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality
Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition& Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for
which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2) and Vocational stream, ITI courses and Polytechnic where entrance
qualification is Class XII or above.What does 'Group 3' mean?"Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate course" shall mean: courses not
covered under Group 1& Group 2 e.g. BA / B.Sc. / B.Com etc. M.A/ M. Sc./ M.Com etc.What does 'Group 4' mean?"Group 4: All post-
matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses" shall mean All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance
qualification is High School (Class X), e.g. Senior secondary certificate (class XI and XII ); both general and vocational stream, ITI
courses, 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc.What does 'Freeship Card' mean?"Freeship Card" shall mean a card issued by the
State Govt./UT Administration that entitles a student eligible for a scholarship under this Scheme, to take admission in an institution,
without pre-payment of tuition fee and hostel fee.How will the scholarship amount be disbursed?The entire scholarship amount,
including tuition fees, academic allowance, and any other admissible allowance, will be paid directly into the students' bank accounts
ONLY through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), preferably through an Aadhaar Based Payment System (Aadhaar Payment Bridge).How
are students pursuing professional courses like CA/ICWA/CS/ICFA treated for academic allowance?Students pursuing
CA/ICWA/CS/ICFA shall be treated as day scholars for the purpose of academic allowance. Are students studying through
correspondence/online courses eligible for academic allowance?No, students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not
be eligible for academic allowance.Will tuition fees be paid to online/correspondence students?Yes, tuition fees shall be paid to
online/correspondence students.What courses are covered under the scholarship?The scholarships are available for all recognized post-
matriculation or post-secondary courses pursued in recognized institutions.What educational qualifications are required for eligibility?
Eligible candidates must have passed the Matriculation or higher secondary or any higher examination from a recognized University or
Board of Secondary Education.Are post-graduate medical students eligible for the scholarship?Yes, but only if they are not allowed to
practice during the period of their course.Is there a limit on the number of scholarships per family?Yes, only two boys of the same
parents/guardian will be entitled to receive scholarships. However, this restriction does not apply to girls.Can scholarship holders hold
other scholarships simultaneously?No, scholarship holders cannot hold any other scholarship/stipend. They can, however, accept free
lodging, grants, or ad-hoc monetary help for specific purposes.What is the income eligibility criterion for employed and unemployed
students?Employed students whose income combined with their parents/guardians does not exceed â‚¹2.50 lakh per annum, and
unemployed students whose parents/guardians' income does not exceed â‚¹2.50 lakh per annum are eligible.Who is not eligible for the
scholarship?Candidates studying in the same stage of education in different subjects after passing one stage, such as pursuing B.Sc. after
B.A. or B.Com. after B.A., will not be eligible.Can a scholarship be cancelled if a scholar changes their course of study or institution
without prior approval?Yes. Is a scholar liable to refund the scholarship amount if their studies are discontinued during the year?Yes, a
scholar may be liable to refund the scholarship amount at the discretion of the State Government if their studies for which the
scholarship has been awarded are discontinued during the year.How long is the scholarship payable?The scholarship once awarded will
be payable up to the completion of the course subject to satisfactory academic performance and attendance of 75% in every academic
year.Can the scholarship be renewed if a scholar is unable to appear in the annual examination due to illness?Yes, the scholarship may
be renewed subject to the production of a medical certificate from a prescribed authority and acceptance of the same by the
institution/college.Is there a provision for renewal if a scholar fails in Group I course examination?Yes, If a scholar is pursuing Group I
course fails in the examination for the first time, the award may be renewed. For second and subsequent failures in any class the student
shall bear his/her own expenses until he/she secures promotion to the next higher class. Is Aadhaar authentication compulsory for
renewals?Yes, Aadhaar authentication is compulsory at the time of renewals if not provided earlier at the time of admission.How to
apply for the scholarship?The applicant can apply through the specified online portal of the State/UT and National Scholarship
Portal.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesNational Scholarship PortalOkWas this helpful?News and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe â€œPM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT
Studentsâ€​ is a sub-scheme under the umbrella scheme namely â€œPM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India
for OBCs and Others (PM-YASASVI)â€​. 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 to
provide financial assistance to the OBC, EBC, and DNT students studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stages to enable
them to complete their education.Scope:These scholarships shall be available for studies in India only and will be awarded by the
Government of State/Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs, i.e. permanently settled. Definitions:"Group 1: Degree and
Post Graduate level professional courses" shall mean all Professional courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Planning,
Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance /Administration,
Computer Science/ Applications (ii) Post Graduate Diploma courses in various branches of Management & Medicine(iii)
C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./1.C.F.A., etc. (iv) M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Programmes (D.Lit., D.Sc. etc.) of Group I, Group II and Group
Ill courses. (v) L.L.B, Integrated LL B, L.L.M (vi) Commercial Pilot License Courses from GoI institutes (including helicopter pilot and
multiengine) (maximum 20 slots per annum)"Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate" shall mean
all Professional Courses leading to Degree, M Ed. / M. Pharma., Diploma, Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B Pharma.), Nursing(B
Nursing), BFS, other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics, etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering,
Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition& Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking,
Insurance, Taxation, etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2) and Vocational stream, ITI courses and
Polytechnic where entrance qualification is Class XII or above."Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate course" shall mean: courses not
covered under Group 1& Group 2 e.g. BA / B.Sc. / B.Com etc. M.A/ M. Sc./ M.Com etc."Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X
level) non-degree courses" shall mean All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School
(Class X), e.g. Senior secondary certificate (Class XI and XII); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses
in Polytechnics, etc.The list of courses in various groups is indicative and States/UTs may add courses as per laid down standards in the
State/UT."Freeship Card" shall mean: A card issued by the State Govt./UT Administration that entitles a student eligible for a
scholarship under this Scheme, to take admission in an institution, without pre-payment of tuition fee and hostel fee.OkWas this helpful?
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