Government SchemeVerified for 2026
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Eligibility Criteria 2026
To qualify for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) 2026 program, candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria set by Ministry of Education, Government of India. This includes academic benchmarks, category-specific requirements, and gender limits for students residing in All India.
Qualifying Mark/Percent60% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsClass 9-12
Eligible Caste/CategoriesAll
Gender LimitAll
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Indian citizen studying in government/aided school
FAQs for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) (Eligibility Criteria)
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].
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline011-26172491, nmms-moe@gov.in, support-myscheme@digitalindia.gov.in