Quick answer: To check if your name is on the PM-JAY beneficiary list, visit the official beneficiary portal at beneficiary.nha.gov.in, verify your mobile number with an OTP, and search using your ration card number, mobile number, name, or RSBY URN. Being on this list means the government’s SECC 2011 data (or your state’s extended criteria) has identified your household as eligible — it’s the step before you get your actual Ayushman card.

Key Takeaways

• The beneficiary list is drawn primarily from the SECC 2011 socio-economic census, plus RSBY families in some states and state-specific extensions.
• Being listed as eligible is different from having an active Ayushman card — you still need to complete verification (KYC) to get the card itself.
• You can check your status online, via the Ayushman Bharat mobile app, or at a nearby Common Service Centre (CSC).
• Not finding your name doesn’t always mean permanent ineligibility — some states run their own extended schemes with different criteria.

How to Check the Beneficiary List Online

1. Go to the official beneficiary portal at beneficiary.nha.gov.in.
2. Enter your registered mobile number and verify with the OTP sent to it.
3. Select your state, then search using one of: ration card number, mobile number, RSBY URN, or name plus location details.
4. If a match is found, your family’s eligibility details will appear, along with the option to proceed to e-KYC if you haven’t already completed it.

Where the List Data Comes From

Source	Who it typically covers
SECC 2011 database	Households identified as deprived under the 2011 Socio-Economic Caste Census (rural and urban deprivation/occupational criteria)
RSBY (Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana)	Families already enrolled under the earlier RSBY scheme in participating states
State-specific extensions	Additional households some states have added under their own top-up health schemes

Listed as Eligible — Now What?

Appearing on the beneficiary list confirms eligibility, but it isn’t the same as holding a usable Ayushman card. You’ll still need to complete e-KYC verification — using Aadhaar-based authentication in most cases — before the card is issued and usable at a hospital. Our guide to applying for the Ayushman card walks through that verification step in detail, and our card download guide covers getting the physical or digital card once you’re verified.

Note that this beneficiary list check is different from checking an already-issued card’s status — if you’ve already applied and want to confirm whether your card itself is active, see our Ayushman Card status check guide. And if you’re looking specifically for the portal’s login and registration steps rather than the eligibility list, our beneficiary portal login guide covers that.

If Your Name Isn’t on the List

Since PM-JAY eligibility is based on the fixed SECC 2011 data (plus RSBY and state extensions), households not captured in that data generally can’t self-add themselves to the central list. That said, it’s worth checking with your local Common Service Centre or State Health Agency, since some states run parallel schemes with broader eligibility that can extend similar coverage even to households outside the central PM-JAY list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I check the official PM-JAY beneficiary list?

At the official beneficiary portal, beneficiary.nha.gov.in, after verifying your mobile number with an OTP.

Does being on the beneficiary list mean I already have an Ayushman card?

No. It confirms your eligibility, but you still need to complete e-KYC verification before an active, usable Ayushman card is issued.

What information do I need to search the beneficiary list?

Your ration card number, mobile number, RSBY URN, or your name along with location details, depending on what’s available to you.

What if my name isn’t found on the beneficiary list?

The central list is based on SECC 2011 data and RSBY records, so households outside that data generally aren’t listed centrally, though it’s worth checking with your State Health Agency about state-specific extended schemes.

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Related: Ayushman Card Eligibility Criteria guide, How to Apply for Ayushman Card guide, How to Download Ayushman Card guide, and Ayushman Card Status Check guide.