The Central Government is running various schemes to support the education of young students, and one such initiative is the Pradhan Mantri Scholarship Scheme 2025. This scheme is specially designed to provide financial assistance to meritorious OBC students for their further studies. Students who have scored 100% marks in the 10th and 12th board examinations are eligible to benefit from this scholarship.
The last date to apply for the PM Scholarship Scheme 2025 is 31 August 2025. Eligible students are advised to complete their registration as soon as possible to secure the benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
Only OBC category students can apply for this scheme. In addition:
- The annual income of the student’s parents must be less than ₹2.5 lakh.
- The student must be studying in Class 9 or Class 11.
- The school in which the student is studying should have a 100% result record in both Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
Students meeting all these conditions can proceed with the application.
Scholarship Amount
Under this scheme:
- Class 9 students receive ₹75,000 as scholarship.
- Class 11 students receive ₹1,25,000 as scholarship.
The amount is directly transferred to the bank account of the selected students, ensuring transparency and ease of access.
How to Apply
The application process for the PM Scholarship Scheme 2025 is simple:
- Visit the NSP portal at scholarships.gov.in and register.
- Download the NSP OTR app from the Google Play Store.
- Complete Aadhaar-based face authentication using the app to generate your One Time Registration (OTR) number.
- Provide the mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
- If the student is a minor without an Aadhaar card, the Aadhaar of a parent can be used for registration.
The PM Scholarship Scheme 2025 is a golden opportunity for deserving OBC students to receive significant financial support for their education. With the deadline approaching fast, students should ensure they apply on time and fulfill all necessary requirements to take advantage of this government initiative.
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