HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme 2025-26
March 10, 2026
The application process for the Pradhan Mantri Yashasvi Scholarship Scheme 2025 (PM YASASVI) is now open. This government scheme offers financial support to meritorious students from the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category. Selected students will receive up to ?1.25 lakh, directly transferred to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Scholarship Amount:
?75,000 for Class 9 students
?1,25,000 for Class 11 students
Eligible Classes: Class 9 and Class 11
Last Date to Apply: August 31, 2025
Application Mode: Online through NSP portal scholarships.gov.in
Students must meet the following criteria:
Belong to the OBC category
Have a parental annual income less than ?2.5 lakh
Be currently studying in Class 9 or Class 11
Be enrolled in a school that has consistently achieved 100% board exam results in Class 10 and Class 12
Visit the National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in
Download the "NSP OTR" app from Google Play Store
Register using Aadhaar-based face authentication
Generate your One Time Registration (OTR) number
Complete your scholarship application on the NSP website
Note: If the student is a minor and does not have Aadhaar, the parent’s Aadhaar can be used for registration.
This scholarship aims to support deserving OBC students in top-performing schools, reducing financial barriers and encouraging continued education. It ensures transparency through DBT and supports academic excellence in Classes 9 and 11.
Application Start Date: July 1, 2025
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
March 10, 2026