Scholarship Alert: PM-YASASVI (2025-26)

PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India

The Directorate of Social Welfare, Kashmir has announced the opening of the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for the academic year 2025-26. This centrally sponsored scheme aims to support students from marginalized categories in pursuing education.

Who Can Apply?

  • Resident Status: Indian National and resident of Jammu & Kashmir
  • Category: OBC / EBC / DNT
  • Income Limit: Annual family income not exceeding ₹2.50 Lakh
  • Pre-Matric: Class 9th or 10th (Govt. recognized school)
  • Post-Matric: Class 11th–12th, Diploma, Graduation, PG or Professional courses
  • Exclusion: Students receiving any other State/Central scholarship are not eligible

Important Dates & Deadlines

Scheme Type Portal Opening Date Portal Closing Date
Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) 01 November 2025 31 December 2025
Post-Matric (Higher Studies) 25 November 2025 31 December 2025

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) .

Required documents include Income Certificate, Caste/Category Certificate, and other relevant documents as prescribed on the portal.

Contact Information

Directorate of Social Welfare, Kashmir

Address: Block A, Old Secretariat, Srinagar – 190001

Phone: 0194-2479645

Email: dirswkmr@gmail.com

District Social Welfare Office, Bandipora

Address: Mini Secretariat, Bandipora

Email: dswo-bandipora@jk.gov.in

Disclaimer: This scholarship and selection process are subject to the rules and regulations of the Directorate of Social Welfare Department, Jammu & Kashmir. For official verification, please visit the National Scholarship Portal or contact the offices mentioned above.