SaumitraYogi Babu Memorial Scholarship
योगी बाबू स्मृति छात्रवृत्ति · Supporting meritorious students in Classes 9–12.
Nirmali 2026: interviews completed on 26 September. Final selection results are awaited.
Purpose
The Yogi Babu Memorial Scholarship honours the memory of late Shri Yogendra Prasad Gupta, affectionately known as Yogi Babu. It recognises academic merit and supports students from socially and financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Scholarship structure
- Classes
- 9, 10, 11 and 12
- Awards
- Two per class; eight per participating school annually
- Annual support
- ₹6,000 per selected student
- Payment schedule
- ₹1,500 quarterly (₹500 per month equivalent)
- Support for girls
- One of the two places in each class is reserved for a girl
Eligibility & selection
The general framework considers academic performance and financial need. It supports socially and financially disadvantaged students and is not restricted to any one caste category.
For the 2026 Nirmali scholarship examination, eligibility required at least 70% in the previous class and selection through a written examination covering mathematics, science, general knowledge and logical reasoning.
Please refer to the announcement for each location and year for its application requirements.
Nirmali 2026 selection progress
Following the scholarship examination held on 19 July 2026, 16 candidates across Classes 9–12 were shortlisted. Interviews for these candidates were conducted on 26 September 2026.
- Class 9
- 4 shortlisted candidates
- Class 10
- 4 shortlisted candidates
- Class 11
- 4 shortlisted candidates
- Class 12
- 4 shortlisted candidates
- Total shortlisted
- 16 candidates
- Interview stage
- Conducted on 26 September 2026
- Final award decisions
- Results awaited
Interviews are complete; final selection results are awaited. View the shortlisted candidates →
2025 Scholarship Selection
The following 16 students from Nirmali and Barhara received support under the Yogi Babu Memorial Scholarship. Recipients for the 2025 selection year are listed below.
| Class at selection | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 9 | Satyam Kumar; Anjali Kumari |
| 10 | Himanshu Kumar; Nandani Kumari |
| 11 | Abhishek Kumar; Umme Salma |
| 12 | Manjit Kumar; Soni Kumari |
| Class at selection | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 9 | Shivam Kumar; Khushbun Pravin |
| 10 | Md Farhan Alam; Lakshmi Bharti |
| 11 | Suchit Kumar; Radha Kumari |
| 12 | Raghunandan Kumar; Priyanka Kumari |
Programme locations
Nirmali
Eight students received scholarships through the 2025 selection. For 2026, the examination was held on 19 July and interviews on 26 September.
Barhara (Manoharpatti)
Eight students received scholarship support through the 2025 selection. The next scholarship selection examination is underway.
Scholarship Coordination and Selection
- Head of the Selection Committee: Devesh Singh
- Nirmali Coordinator: Devesh Singh
- Barhara Coordinators: Shamim Akhtar & Deshratna Mandal
Questions about applying
Are applications currently open?
The July 2026 Nirmali examination and September interviews are complete. Check Recent Updates for new application announcements.
How are recipients selected?
Selection considers academic merit and financial need. In Nirmali, candidates are shortlisted through a written examination and invited for an interview.