From Financial Constraints to an MBA at IIM Raipur: PM-YASASVI Scholarship Supports Aitipamula Ooha’s Academic Aspirations

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New Delhi.

Asal Baat news.

For talented students from economically disadvantaged families, securing admission to a premier institution is a major achievement, but the cost of higher education can remain a significant challenge.

Ms Aitipamula Ooha, a 26-year-old student from the Other Backward Class (OBC) community, is pursuing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur with financial support under the PM-YASASVI Scheme.

Coming from a lower-middle-class family, Ooha grew up in circumstances where financial resources were limited. Her father is a photographer, and due to family responsibilities and the lack of a stable job, he continued working as a photographer throughout his life. Despite these circumstances, her parents were always keen on providing their children with education and encouraged Ooha to pursue her aspirations.

Ooha has always aspired to become an administrative officer. Her determination to build a better future led her to pursue higher education, and she is currently working towards her MBA at IIM Raipur. While her immediate focus is on completing her MBA, she continues to keep her long-term aspiration of becoming an administrative officer.

Securing admission to IIM Raipur was a significant achievement for Ooha and her family. However, the approximately ₹20 lakh fee associated with the MBA programme created a major financial challenge. To make her education possible, her family took a loan without collateral and hoped they would be able to manage the financial burden. The cost of education remained a source of concern even after she secured her place at the institution.

During this period, Ooha came to know about the PM-YASASVI scholarship. She applied for the scholarship and received financial assistance of ₹10.27 lakh in April 2026. The support came at a crucial stage of her educational journey and provided substantial relief to her family.

"Securing my MBA seat was a very big thing for my family, but the fee of around ₹20 lakh was scary. We took a loan without any collateral and hoped for the best. When I received the PM-YASASVI scholarship, my family was very relieved. We are grateful for the support and hope that I can continue my studies without the burden of such financial pressure."

Pursuing Higher Education with Greater Confidence

With the financial burden reduced through the scholarship support, Ooha is now able to continue her MBA journey at IIM Raipur with greater confidence. The assistance has provided her family with much-needed relief at a time when financing higher education was a major concern.

For Ooha, the scholarship represents more than financial assistance. It has helped ease the pressure on her family and strengthened their confidence in her educational journey. Coming from a family with limited financial resources, the opportunity to pursue an MBA at a premier institution is a significant milestone for her and her parents.

Ooha’s journey demonstrates how timely educational support can help students overcome financial barriers and continue pursuing their aspirations. Her admission to IIM Raipur, combined with the support received under the PM-YASASVI Scheme, has enabled her to move forward with her higher education while reducing the financial burden on her family.

Today, Ooha continues to pursue her MBA and work towards building a successful career. Her long-term aspiration of becoming an administrative officer remains an important goal, which she may pursue in the future. Her story reflects the determination of a young student and the role of educational assistance in ensuring that financial constraints do not stand in the way of academic aspirations.

The success of Aitipamula Ooha demonstrates how the PM-YASASVI Scheme for Top Class Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students is supporting deserving students in pursuing higher education. By providing financial assistance at a crucial stage, the scheme is helping beneficiaries continue their studies with greater confidence and reduced financial pressure.