National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
About the Program
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) provides ₹12,000 annually for meritorious students from Class 9-12. Requires qualifying an exam with 55% marks and family income below ₹3.5 lakh.
Benefits & Financial Support
The scholarship provides ₹12,000 per annum (₹1,000 per month) for 4 years (Class 9 to 12). The amount is paid annually in one go by State Bank of India (SBI) through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account [5].
Inclusions
Annual scholarship of ₹12,000 paid in installments
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Class 9-12
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 60% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selection is conducted through a State Level Examination comprising two papers: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Candidates are selected based on merit in this entrance exam conducted by the respective State/UT authorities [9].
Renewal Policy
To continue the scholarship from Class 9 to 12, students must:
(1) Pass Class 9 with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST),
(2) Pass Class 10 with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST), and
(3) Progress to the next grade on the first attempt every year
A gap of one session results in discontinuance [4][9].
Application Process
- 1Register on NSP
Visit [scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in) and click 'Register'. If new, complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using mobile/email/Gmail [4].
- 2Login
Access the 'Students' section and log in via OTR [4].
- 3Apply
Go to 'Apply for Scholarship', select 'NMMS', and fill in personal, academic, and bank details [4].
- 4Upload Documents
Submit income certificate, Class 8 mark sheet (min 60%), domicile, and Aadhaar-seeded bank proof [7].
- 5Submit
Ensure all details are correct and submit before the state deadline (typically Aug–Sep 2025) [1][2].
- 6Exam
Appear for the state-level MAT & SAT exam (e.g., Odisha exam on 01.02.2026) [1].
- 7Track Status
Monitor application and merit status on the NSP portal after results are declared [7].
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
Exam usually held in November, applications open in September
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the minimum marks required in Class 8 to apply for NMMS?▼
Students must have scored at least 60% in Class 8. SC/ST students get a 5% relaxation (i.e., 55%) [4].
Q. Is there an income limit for NMMS eligibility?▼
Yes, the family's annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹3,50,000 [4][7].
Q. How and when is the scholarship amount received?▼
The full ₹12,000 is paid annually in one go by State Bank of India directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT [5].
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