Question: What is PM-YASASVI: Top Class School Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students?

Answer: 9. Any other documents as requiredFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the objective of the scheme?The objective of the scheme
is to provide premium education to the meritorious students belonging to the OBC, EBC and DNT categories by funding their education
from Class 9 onwards till they complete Class 12. How is the scheme implemented?This scheme is a central sector component under a
Centrally Sponsored Scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with State
Governments and the National Scholarship Portal.Who is eligible for this scheme?All the OBC, EBC and DNT students studying in the
Top Class Schools identified as per the modalities of the scheme with household annual income of less than â‚¹2.5 lakhs will be eligible
for the scheme.How are slots allocated for each state under the scheme?The number of slots for each state is determined based on the
OBC population data. This ensures equitable distribution of scholarships across different regions.How are Top Class Schools identified
under the scheme?Top Class Schools (TCSs) are selected by a committee chaired by the Joint Secretary (BC), with representation from
the Department of School Education and NITI Aayog. These schools must consistently achieve 100% pass rates in Classes 10th and
12th.What expenses does the scholarship cover?The scholarship provides grants for tuition fees, hostel fees, and other charges required
by the school, up to a maximum of â‚¹75,000/- per annum per student for Classes 9 and 10, and â‚¹1,25,000/- per annum per student for
Classes 11 and 12.Are there any conditions of eligibility for students?Yes, besides belonging to eligible categories and studying in
designated Top Class Schools, students must have a household income below â‚¹2.5 lakhs. Additionally, they must maintain a bank
account and provide all necessary details while applying for the scheme.Is there any reservation for girls under the scheme?Yes, at least
30% of the scholarships are reserved for girls, ensuring gender inclusivity in the distribution of benefits.How are scholarship funds
disbursed?Funds are directly transferred into the beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
Payments are made in installments and are released before the 15th of August each year.How to apply under the scheme?The
OBC/EBC/DNT students already studying in the Top Class Schools (TCSs) can apply on the National Scholarship Portal for the scheme
along with the marks they have obtained in the final exam of the previous class. https://scholarships.gov.in/ Sources And
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ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe â€œPM-YASASVI: Top Class School Education 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€​. The scheme 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). The Scheme will be funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on a
100% basis.Objective:The objective of the scheme is to provide premium education to the meritorious students belonging to OBC, EBC,
and DNT categories by funding their education from Class 9 onwards till they complete Class 12. Scope and Coverage:All the OBC,
EBC, and DNT students studying in the Top Class Schools identified as per the modalities of the scheme with a household annual
income of less than â‚¹2.5 lakhs would be eligible for the scheme. The number of slots for each State would be allocated based on the
OBC population data available. The sanction of scholarship would be based on merit and is done using the online portal. Implementing
Agency:This is a central sector component under the Centrally Sponsored scheme and would be implemented by the Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment with the assistance of the State Governments and the National Scholarship Portal.Modalities:The scheme
would be implemented in the following manner:The top performing schools which consistently secure 100% passes in the Classes 10th &
12th would be selected by a selection committee constituted under the Chairmanship of Joint Secretary (BC) and with representation
from the Department of School Education and the NITI Aayog. These schools will be termed as â€˜Top Class Schools (TCSs)â€™ for
the purpose of this scheme.The TCSs can be public (Central/State/Local Body) or aided schools or private schools.The number of slots
available under the scheme for each State and each class would be announced in the month of April each year.At least 30% of these
scholarships are reserved for girls.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates availableÂ©2024Powered
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