PM YASASVI Top Class School Scholarship 2026–27: Last Date, Eligibility & State Restrictions

PM YASASVI Top Class School Scholarship 2026–27: The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has opened fresh applications for the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.

The application window opened on 22 October 2026, and the currently displayed last date for fresh student applications is 30 November 2026.

However, the official NSP announcement includes an important state-wise restriction. Fresh applications are currently available to eligible students from states and Union Territories other than Karnataka, Kerala and Rajasthan. Students from these three states have been advised to wait for further instructions.

The scholarship supports eligible students studying in approved Top Class Schools from Class 9 to Class 12, subject to income, merit, school approval and other scheme conditions.

Last checked: 24 October 2026.

Important NSP Announcement

Students from Karnataka, Kerala and Rajasthan have been instructed to wait before submitting fresh applications under this scheme. NSP has not specified a separate opening date for these three states in the announcement checked for this article.

Students in these states should regularly check the official NSP student announcements for further information.

PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026–27 Overview

Scholarship Information
Scheme Name	PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools
Academic Year	2026–27
Ministry	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Eligible Categories	OBC, EBC and DNT students, subject to scheme eligibility
Education Level	Classes 9 to 12 in approved Top Class Schools
Household Income	Less than ₹2.5 lakh annually, according to the guidelines linked by NSP
Application Type	Fresh applications
Application Opened	22 October 2026
Fresh Application Deadline	30 November 2026
State Restriction	Fresh applicants from Karnataka, Kerala and Rajasthan must await further NSP instructions
Application Portal	Official NSP Student Portal

Important Dates for Fresh Applications

The National Scholarship Portal displays the following schedule for the 2026–27 Top Class School Education scheme.

Activity	Date
Fresh Application Opening	22 October 2026
Fresh Student Application Closing	30 November 2026
Defective Application Verification	15 December 2026
Institute Verification	15 December 2026
DNO/SNO/MNO Verification	31 December 2026

Important distinction: These are the fresh-application dates displayed for this scheme. Renewal applicants should check their own application type and the relevant deadline on NSP rather than assume the fresh and renewal schedules are identical.

The restrictions affecting Karnataka, Kerala and Rajasthan are separate from the dates shown above. Any new instructions for these states must be verified through the official portal.

State-Wise Fresh Application Status

State / Region	Status as Announced by NSP
Karnataka	Fresh applicants must wait for further instructions
Kerala (Keralam)	Fresh applicants must wait for further instructions
Rajasthan	Fresh applicants must wait for further instructions
Other States and Union Territories	Fresh applications are open for otherwise eligible students

NSP does not explain the reason for the three-state restriction in the announcement checked for this article. Students should not assume a revised opening date until it is published officially.

Official status page: NSP Student Announcements.

Who Is Eligible for PM YASASVI Top Class School Scholarship?

According to the scheme-specific guidelines currently linked through NSP, the scholarship is intended for meritorious students belonging to eligible OBC, EBC and DNT categories.

Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Belong to an eligible Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC) or De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) category, as applicable under the scheme.
• Study in a school officially identified under the Top Class School Education scheme.
• Study within the supported Class 9–12 stage.
• Have annual household income of less than ₹2.5 lakh, as specified in the linked guidelines.
• Meet the applicable merit and available scholarship-slot requirements.
• Provide the required education, category, income and other details for verification.

School approval is essential: Studying in Class 9, 10, 11 or 12 does not automatically make a student eligible. The institution must be an approved Top Class School under the scheme.

Approved schools may be government, government-aided or private institutions selected according to the scheme's requirements.

PM YASASVI Scholarship Amount

The official Top Class School Education guidelines PDF currently linked by NSP specifies the following maximum annual assistance.

Class	Maximum Annual Assistance
Class 9 and Class 10	Up to ₹75,000 per student per year
Class 11 and Class 12	Up to ₹1,25,000 per student per year

The financial assistance is intended for prescribed school charges, including eligible tuition fees, hostel fees and other charges required by the school, subject to the approved maximum.

Important: These amounts are ceilings specified in the scheme guidelines, not guaranteed payments to every applicant. Actual assistance depends on eligibility, eligible expenses, available slots, merit and official sanction.

The linked guidelines PDF does not identify itself as a newly issued 2026–27 revision. Candidates should therefore check the current scheme instructions and any subsequent amendments issued by the Ministry or NSP.

How Are Students Selected?

The scheme guidelines describe merit-based scholarship selection in approved Top Class Schools.

1. Eligible students studying in identified Top Class Schools apply through NSP.
2. Applicants provide their marks from the final examination of the previous class.
3. The school's designated nodal officer verifies the application online.
4. Relevant state authorities complete the prescribed verification.
5. State-wise and class-wise merit lists are prepared under the scheme rules.
6. Scholarships are allocated according to merit and available approved slots.

The published guidelines reserve at least 30% of the scholarships for eligible girl students.

Submitting an application or meeting the minimum income and category conditions does not guarantee selection.

NSP One-Time Registration (OTR)

One-Time Registration is mandatory for scholarship applications on the National Scholarship Portal.

NSP issues a unique 14-digit OTR number to each registered student. The number can be used throughout the student's academic career on the portal.

Students who already have an OTR should use their existing account rather than create another registration.

Students who have not registered can complete the OTR procedure through the NSP Student Portal, following the current Aadhaar or Aadhaar Enrolment ID and authentication requirements.

Remember: Generating an OTR number is not the same as submitting a scholarship application. The student must complete the separate scholarship form once the scheme is available for their state and eligibility.

Documents and Details to Keep Ready

Students should prepare the following information, as applicable to the live NSP form and the relevant scheme requirements.

• NSP One-Time Registration number.
• Aadhaar or Aadhaar Enrolment-related details used for registration.
• Valid OBC, EBC or DNT eligibility documentation, as applicable.
• Parent or guardian income details and supporting certificate where required.
• Previous class examination marks.
• Current school and class information.
• Student bank-account details as required under the scheme.
• Other documents requested by NSP or the school's nodal officer.

The exact documents and uploads depend on the current application and verification workflow. Students should follow the instructions displayed on NSP and confirm any uncertain document requirements with their school.

NSP also asks applicants with disabilities to complete the required UDID consent-sharing step through the relevant UDID portal before submitting their NSP application, where applicable.

How to Apply Online for PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026–27

The steps below apply to students whose fresh applications are currently permitted by NSP.

1. Visit scholarships.gov.in/Students.
2. Complete One-Time Registration if you do not already have an OTR number.
3. Sign in using your OTR credentials.
4. Open the scholarship application section for academic year 2026–27.
5. Locate the PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.
6. Confirm that the scheme accepts fresh applications from your state and that your school is eligible.
7. Enter your personal, educational, category, income and other requested details.
8. Upload or submit the supporting information required by the portal.
9. Review the completed form before final submission.
10. Submit within the applicable deadline and save the acknowledgement.
11. Follow your application's verification and selection status through NSP.

For Karnataka, Kerala and Rajasthan: Do not assume that fresh applications are available simply because the general scheme deadline is 30 November. Follow NSP's specific state-wise instructions and check for a subsequent announcement before submitting.

What Happens After Submission?

A submitted application must undergo the applicable verification and merit-selection procedures.

As displayed on NSP for this scheme, the institute verification and defective-application verification deadline is 15 December 2026. The DNO/SNO/MNO verification deadline is 31 December 2026.

Students should monitor their application status and respond to permitted correction requests before the relevant deadline.

Approved scholarship assistance is released through the prescribed Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism, subject to current government payment procedures.

Can Students Receive Other Scholarships?

The published Top Class School Education guidelines prohibit receiving government assistance under another scheme for the same items or purposes already covered by this scholarship.

NSP also allows students to apply for a merit-based scholarship and eligible welfare-based schemes according to its general rules. However, this does not override restrictions on duplicate benefits for the same expenses.

Students should disclose other scholarship assistance where required and follow the applicable scheme conditions.

Official NSP Links and Scheme Guidelines PDF

Official Resource	Link
NSP Fresh Application Announcements and State Restrictions	View Official Announcement
NSP 2026–27 Application and Verification Dates	View Scheme Deadlines
Top Class Education in Schools – Official Guidelines PDF (3 Pages)	Download Scheme Guidelines PDF
NSP Student Login and OTR	Apply / Student Login
Ministry PM YASASVI Scheme Compilation (2021–22 to 2025–26)	View Historical Ministry PDF

Source verification: The application dates and three-state restriction come from the live NSP 2026–27 pages. The income limit, amount ceilings and selection framework come from the Top Class School scheme guidelines currently linked on NSP.

The separately linked Ministry scheme compilation covers 2021–22 to 2025–26 and is included only as background. It should not be mistaken for a new 2026–27 notification.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date for PM YASASVI Top Class School fresh applications?

The currently listed student deadline is 30 November 2026. Applicants must also follow any state-specific restrictions or changes published by NSP.

2. Can students from Karnataka apply now?

According to the NSP announcement checked on 24 October 2026, fresh applicants from Karnataka must wait for further instructions. The same restriction is listed for Kerala and Rajasthan.

3. Who can receive this scholarship?

Eligible OBC, EBC and DNT students studying in approved Top Class Schools may be considered, subject to the income, merit, documentation and available-slot conditions.

4. What is the income limit?

The scheme-specific guidelines linked by NSP specify annual household income of less than ₹2.5 lakh.

5. What is the scholarship amount for Classes 9 and 10?

The published guidelines provide a maximum of ₹75,000 annually per eligible student, subject to approved charges and scholarship conditions.

6. What is the scholarship amount for Classes 11 and 12?

The maximum shown in the guidelines is ₹1,25,000 annually per eligible student, subject to the applicable conditions.

7. Can a student from any school apply?

No. The student must study in a school identified or approved under the Top Class School Education scheme.

8. Is NSP One-Time Registration compulsory?

Yes. Students need an OTR number to apply for scholarships on the National Scholarship Portal.

9. Does submitting the application guarantee the scholarship?

No. Applications must satisfy eligibility requirements and pass verification and merit-based selection within the available scholarship slots.

Final Reminder

Fresh applications for the PM YASASVI Top Class School Scholarship 2026–27 opened on 22 October 2026. The National Scholarship Portal currently lists 30 November 2026 as the student application deadline.

Students from Karnataka, Kerala and Rajasthan must wait for further NSP instructions for fresh applications. Eligible students elsewhere should confirm their school's participation, check the scheme conditions and submit the application through the official portal within the prescribed period.

Students should regularly check NSP for any corrections, changes in dates or state-wise updates.

Official Sources: National Scholarship Portal 2026–27 Student Announcements; NSP All Scholarships Directory; PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools Guidelines PDF.

Disclaimer: PediaWikiBlog is an independent education-information website and is not affiliated with the National Scholarship Portal or the Government of India. Information is based on government sources available during the article review. Official NSP announcements, scheme guidelines and later instructions take precedence.