Scholarship support helps OBC student bridge financial gap in higher education pursuit

The article discusses how the PM YASASVI Scholarship helped a student overcome financial difficulties in pursuing his B.Tech education at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal. The scholarship provided ₹1,15,400 to Prince Yadav in 2025-26, reducing the financial burden on his family and enabling him to focus on his studies.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The PM YASASVI Scholarship provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections of society.
02Prince Yadav received ₹ 1,15,400 as financial assistance under the PM YASASVI Scholarship in 2025-26.
03The scholarship support enabled Prince Yadav to continue his higher education without taking an educational loan.
04The MahaDBT — Aaple Sarkar Scholarship (OBC) is a transformative Education financial aid program launched by Maharashtra's Social Justice Department.
05The NSP Scholarship for OBC Students 2026 is a central government initiative offered through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
06The scholarship scheme aims to reduce financial barriers and encourage students from underprivileged backgrounds to continue their education.

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Most people think that scholarships are only available for students pursuing higher education in urban areas, but actually they can be availed by students studying in rural or urban areas.
Most people think that the PM YASASVI Scholarship is a state-specific scheme, but actually it is a centrally sponsored scheme.

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Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Prince Yadav received financial assistance under the PM YASASVI Scholarship. Statement-II: The primary source of income for Prince Yadav's family is non-agricultural. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Prince Yadav did receive financial assistance under the PM YASASVI Scholarship (Fact 5), but this does not imply that his family's primary source of income is non-agricultural, as it is actually agriculture (Fact 4).

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