Gujarat National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
State Examination Board (SEB) Gujarat / Ministry of Education, Government of India · Gujarat
Amount
₹12k+
Deadline
31 Dec
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Total Awards
5,097
About the Program
The Gujarat National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) is a central sector scheme implemented by the SEB Gujarat, awarding ₹12,000 per year to meritorious Class 8 students to continue education up to Class 12.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹12k+
Financial assistance of ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month) for a maximum of 4 years from Class 9 to Class 12.
Stipend of ₹12,000 annually to prevent student dropouts after Class 8 and to support secondary education of meritorious students from weaker financial backgrounds.
Note: Must qualify the NMMS state examination and study in a government or aided school.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Class 9-10, Class 11-12
- Course / stream: All Streams
- Minimum marks: 55%
- Income limit: Up to ₹3.5 Lakh/year
- Category: General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
- Domicile: Gujarat
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —Class 7 marksheet (minimum 55% marks, 50% for SC/ST)
- —Income Certificate of parents (under ₹3.5 Lakh)
- —Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- —Aadhaar Card
- —Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar
- —School ID Card / Class 8 enrollment proof
Selection Process
Based on qualifying the state-level NMMS written exam (comprising MAT and SAT tests) and meeting the Class 7 marks criteria.
Renewal Policy
Renewable for Classes 10, 11, and 12 subject to clear promotion and scoring at least 60% in Class 10 Board exam (55% for SC/ST).
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1
Register for the Gujarat state-level NMMS exam online at sebexam.org during the active cycle.
- 2
Fill out personal, school, and parent details, and print the application form.
- 3
Submit the printout and documents to your school Principal for online approval.
- 4
Download the admit card and appear for the MAT & SAT exam.
- 5
Upon qualifying the exam, register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) to claim the monthly stipend.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
31 December 2026
Online registration for the NMMS examination on sebexam.org opens around November and closes in December.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the scholarship amount for Gujarat NMMS?
Selected students receive ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month) for 4 years from Class 9 to Class 12.
Can private school students apply for NMMS in Gujarat?
No, students studying in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, and private/self-financed schools are not eligible.
What is the selection exam structure?
The selection is based on a written test containing two parts: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
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