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Ministry of Social JusticeCentral Government

PM Yasasvi Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, Sikkim 2026–27

Academic allowance plus tuition fees up to Rs 20,000 a year — for OBC, EBC and DNT students of Sikkim.

6 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By Dept. of Social Justice
Award
Up to Rs 20,000 / yearAllowance + tuition fees
Who can apply
OBC/EBC/DNT studentsSikkim domicile; post-matric
Income limit
Rs 2.5 lakh / yearFamily income
Deadline
31 Oct 2026Via NSP
Mode
DBTAadhaar-seeded account

About the scholarship

The PM Yasasvi Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, Sikkim 2026–27, offered by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, gives financial assistance to students of the OBC, EBC and Denotified/Nomadic/Semi-Nomadic Tribe communities of Sikkim studying at the post-matric level. Selected candidates receive an annual academic allowance plus tuition fees of up to Rs 20,000.

Two Yasasvi tracks: the flagship PM YASASVI school scheme (Rs 75,000 for Class 9, Rs 1,25,000 for Class 11, merit-based, Top Class Schools) is separate — this article covers the state post-matric component for Sikkim applied for on NSP.

Eligibility

  • Indian national and domiciled in Sikkim.
  • Belong to OBC, EBC or DNT communities of the state.
  • Studying a post-matriculation or post-secondary course in a recognised institution/college/university.
  • Passed matriculation / higher secondary or higher from a recognised board/university.
  • Annual parent/guardian income ≤ Rs 2,50,000.
  • Not repeating the same stage of education in a different subject; correspondence/distance courses eligible only via Central/State universities.

Benefits

  • Annual academic allowance + tuition fees up to Rs 20,000.
  • Maintenance stipend and course fees as per scheme terms.
  • Paid by DBT into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Documents required

  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Caste certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT)
  3. Income certificate
  4. Previous class marksheet
  5. Bank passbook copy
  6. Passport-size photograph
  7. Mobile number & email ID

How to apply

  1. Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in
  2. Register / log inFresh or renewal.
  3. Select the schemePM Yasasvi Post-Matric for OBC/EBC/DNT (Sikkim).
  4. Upload documents and submitBefore 31 October 2026.

FAQs

What is the income limit?

Rs 2.5 lakh per year of parent/guardian income from all sources.

I study via correspondence. Can I apply?

Yes, for Central/State university distance programmes.

Is this the same as the Rs 1.25 lakh YASASVI?

No — that is the flagship school scheme; this is the state post-matric component (up to Rs 20,000).

Can I hold another scholarship with it?

If awarded two scholarships, you must choose one and inform the authority through your institution's head.

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 Sikkim listing (up to Rs 20,000; 31 Oct 2026; OBC/EBC/DNT; Sikkim domicile; income ≤ Rs 2.5L) and CollegeDunia PM YASASVI guide (scheme structure, flagship amounts).

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