National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Class 7 & 8 Marksheets
- Parents' Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- School Bonafide Certificate
- Bank Account Details (linked with Aadhaar)
- Aadhaar Card
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
Q.What is the examination pattern for the NMMS scholarship?
The state-level selection exam consists of two papers: the Mental Ability Test (MAT) with 90 multiple-choice questions, and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with 90 multiple-choice questions covering sciences, social studies, and mathematics taught in classes 7 and 8.
Q.What are the qualifying marks for the NMMS selection exam?
To qualify, general category students must score a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate (MAT and SAT combined), while students from SC and ST categories require at least 32% marks.
Q.Are private school students eligible for the NMMS scholarship?
No. The scholarship is restricted to meritorious students studying in government, government-aided, or local body schools in India. Students of Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, and private schools are not eligible.
Q.How is the scholarship amount disbursed to selected students?
The scholarship amount of ₹12,000 per annum is directly credited into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) installments.