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About the scholarship
The PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, Sikkim 2026–27, from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, supports Other Backward Classes, Economically Backward Classes and Denotified/Nomadic Tribe students in Classes 9 and 10 of government schools in Sikkim. Selected students receive an academic allowance of Rs 4,000 per year — the same for day scholars and hostellers.
Eligibility
- Resident of Sikkim.
- Belong to OBC, EBC or DNT community.
- Studying in Class 9 or 10 in a government school.
- Annual family income up to Rs 2,50,000.
Benefits
- Rs 4,000 per year academic allowance.
- Same amount for day scholars and hostellers.
- Paid via DBT.
Documents required
- Passport-size photograph
- Attested academic transcripts/certificates
- Caste certificate signed by a Revenue Officer (Tehsildar rank or above)
- Income certificate of parent(s)/guardian(s)
How to apply
- Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in
- Register / log inSelect the PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric scheme (Sikkim).
- Upload documents and submitBefore 31 October 2026.
FAQs
The same Rs 4,000 per year — the pre-matric allowance does not differ for hostellers.
Rs 2.5 lakh per year of family income from all sources.
No — this Sikkim pre-matric track is for government schools only.
No — that is the flagship merit track for Top Class Schools; this is the Rs 4,000 pre-matric allowance.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 Sikkim listing (Rs 4,000/yr; 31 Oct 2026; OBC/EBC/DNT; Class 9–10 govt schools; income ≤ Rs 2.5L) and Shiksha (Rs 4,000/yr pre-matric allowance, same for day/hostel).