Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
OBC students studying in Class 11 and above
India
An annual academic allowance and tuition fees of up to ₹10,000
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PM Yasasvi Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Andaman and Nicobar 2024-25 is an opportunity offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India to provide financial assistance to students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category who are pursuing higher education after Class 10. Selected candidates will receive an annual academic allowance and tuition fees of up to ₹10,000.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
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The selected candidates will receive the following benefits:-
Category of Courses | Academic allowance (₹ per annum) | Tuition Fees (in ₹ per annum) | Total |
Group 1: Degree and Postgraduate level professional courses | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
Group 2: Other professional courses leading to Degree, Diploma, and Certificate | 8,000 | 5,000 | 13,000 |
Group 3: Graduate and Postgraduate courses that aren't covered in Groups 1 and 2 | 6,000 | 2,000 | 8,000 |
Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class 10 level) non-degree courses | 5,000 | - | 5,000 |
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Freeship Card:-
As per the scheme guidelines, all the students are eligible for admission to the institutions without pre-payment of tuition fees and hostel fees. A freeship card will be issued to the eligible students by the state government to avail the benefits. Students with freeship cards can attend school without immediate fees. The institution will later receive the fees directly from the scholarship funds.
Eligible students can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.
Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2024
Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Note:- For detailed information, kindly go through the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Room no. 202, 2nd floor C-wing,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Question 1: Who is offering PM Yasasvi Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Andaman and Nicobar scholarship?
Answer: This scheme is offered by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of India and implemented by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
Question 2: Who can apply for the PM Yasasvi Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Andaman and Nicobar scholarship?
Answer: Students belonging to the OBC community and domiciled in Andaman and Nicobar can apply for the scheme.
Question 3: Can I apply offline for this scheme?
Answer: No, students can not apply offline for this scheme. Applicants need to apply online through the official website of the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Question 4: Does the freeship card require additional eligibility?
Answer: The freeship card does not require any extra eligibility over the existing scholarship eligibility criteria.
Question 5: Can students change institutions/subjects while under the tenure of this scholarship?
Answer: No, students who change their institutions or courses will be ineligible to receive the benefits of this scholarship.