National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

राष्ट्रीय मीन्स-कम-मेरिट छात्रवृत्ति

🏛 Ministry of Education

Benefit Amount

Rs.12,000/year (Class 9-12)Cash

✓ Government Verified✓ Direct Bank Transfer

ℹAbout National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

Rs.12,000/year for students who pass Class 8 national exam with family income below Rs.3.5 lakh. Continues from Class 9 to 12 in government schools.

Ministry

Ministry of Education

Applicable In

All India

Benefit Type

Cash

Status

Active

✓Who Is Eligible?

To be eligible for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS), you must first have successfully passed Class 8 examination conducted by your national or state board with merit-based performance. Second, your family's annual income must not exceed Rs. 3.5 lakh. This income limit includes earnings from all family members. Third, you must be enrolling in or already studying in Class 9 in a government school, as the scholarship continues only through Class 9 to Class 12 in government educational institutions. Fourth, the scholarship is available to students across all of India, with no geographic restrictions. The scheme does not have specific restrictions based on caste, gender, or religion, making it inclusive for all eligible students. However, you should verify the current eligibility criteria on the official https://scholarships.gov.in/ portal as the scheme guidelines may be updated. Students from private schools are generally not eligible, as this scholarship is specifically for those studying in government schools. Additionally, once you begin receiving this scholarship, you must maintain satisfactory academic progress and continue your studies in government schools to retain the scholarship until Class 12.

Quick eligibility check:

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Age 13–18 years

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Annual income below ₹3,50,000

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Gender: Male, Female, Other

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Category: General, OBC, SC, ST

📝How to Apply for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

To apply for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS), follow these simple steps. First, ensure you have passed Class 8 with good marks in your national or state board exam, as merit is one of the key criteria. Second, check that your family's annual income is below Rs. 3.5 lakh, as this is a means-cum-merit scholarship. Third, visit the official scholarship portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/ using your computer or smartphone. Fourth, look for the NMMSS application section and create a new account by providing your basic details like name, date of birth, and email address. Fifth, fill out the complete application form with accurate information about your family income, academic performance, and school details. Sixth, gather necessary documents like your Class 8 mark sheet, income certificate from your local authority, and school identification. Seventh, upload these documents as per the portal's requirements and submit your application before the deadline mentioned on the website. Make sure to keep a copy of your application reference number for future tracking and correspondence.

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