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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) — Class 9 to 12

Ministry of Education scheme to stop drop-outs after Class 8. One lakh fresh scholarships a year for Class 9 students who clear the state/UT selection test (taken in Class 8). You need at least 55% in Class 7 to sit the test (5-point relaxation for SC/ST), and parental income up to ₹3.5 lakh a year. Only for students of state-government, government-aided and local-body schools. The scholarship continues to Class 12 through yearly renewal. For 2026-27 the NSP last date was extended to 31 Oct 2026 (Ministry of Education, via All India Radio, 1 Oct 2026).

Amount / benefit: ₹12,000 a year

Source: Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education

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What you get

₹12,000 a year (₹1,000 a month) from Class 9 to Class 12, if you keep meeting the renewal conditions.

Who is eligible

Final eligibility is decided by the official authority. Read the official notification before you apply.

Documents required

How to apply, step by step

  1. Go to scholarships.gov.in and open the Students section. Keep your Aadhaar and mobile number ready.
  2. Do One Time Registration (OTR) first — it uses Aadhaar and face authentication through the NSP OTR app. You get a 14-digit OTR number that works for your whole academic career. Note it down.
  3. Log in with your OTR number and password, then choose 'Apply for Scholarship'.
  4. From the list of schemes, select 'National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) — Class 9 to 12'. Choose the scheme that matches your category.
  5. Fill in personal, course, institute and bank details. The bank account must be your own and Aadhaar-linked.
  6. Upload scanned copies of the documents listed on this card.
  7. Submit the form and save your Application ID. Your application then goes to your school/college for verification.
  8. Track the status by logging in on NSP. If it is marked 'defective', correct it with 'Fill/Edit Application Form' before the deadline.
हिंदी में आवेदन कैसे करें
  1. scholarships.gov.in पर जाकर Students सेक्शन खोलें। अपना आधार और मोबाइल नंबर पास रखें।
  2. सबसे पहले One Time Registration (OTR) करें — इसमें आधार और NSP OTR ऐप से चेहरे की पहचान (face authentication) होती है। आपको 14 अंकों का OTR नंबर मिलेगा जो पूरी पढ़ाई में काम आएगा। इसे लिखकर रख लें।
  3. OTR नंबर और पासवर्ड से लॉगिन करें, फिर 'Apply for Scholarship' चुनें।
  4. योजनाओं की सूची में से 'National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) — Class 9 to 12' चुनें। अपनी कैटेगरी वाली योजना ही चुनें।
  5. व्यक्तिगत, कोर्स, संस्थान और बैंक की जानकारी भरें। बैंक खाता आपका अपना और आधार से लिंक होना चाहिए।
  6. इस कार्ड में दी गई दस्तावेज़ों की सूची के अनुसार उनकी स्कैन कॉपी अपलोड करें।
  7. फॉर्म सबमिट करें और Application ID सेव कर लें। इसके बाद आपका आवेदन आपके स्कूल/कॉलेज के पास सत्यापन के लिए जाता है।
  8. NSP पर लॉगिन करके स्थिति (status) देखते रहें। अगर 'defective' दिखे, तो अंतिम तारीख से पहले 'Fill/Edit Application Form' से सुधार करें।

Last date

Last date to apply (as listed for this year): 31 October 2026. Dates can change, so confirm on the official website.

Official website

https://scholarships.gov.in (Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education)

Details are compiled from official sources. Always confirm on the official website before applying. Found a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) — Class 9 to 12?

Open to students from any state in India; Family income up to ₹3.5 lakh per year; Education level: Class 10, Class 12; At least 50% marks in the previous exam. Final eligibility is decided by the official authority.

What does National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) — Class 9 to 12 give?

₹12,000 a year (₹1,000 a month) from Class 9 to Class 12, if you keep meeting the renewal conditions. Amount: ₹12,000 a year.

Which documents are needed for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) — Class 9 to 12?

Parental income certificate (not above ₹3.5 lakh), Class 7 / Class 8 marksheet, NMMS selection-test result / certificate, School bonafide / admission proof, Aadhaar and bank passbook in the student's name, Caste certificate (SC/ST relaxation).

What is the official website for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) — Class 9 to 12?

The official website is https://scholarships.gov.in (source: Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education).

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