State SchemeVerified for 2026

NMMS Scholarship (Karnataka) Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

No Income Bar / Not specified

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

FAQs for NMMS Scholarship (Karnataka)

Q.What is the eligibility criteria to appear for the NMMS exam in Karnataka?

Students must be in Class 8 in a government, government-aided, or local body school, have secured at least 55% marks in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST), and have a parental income of up to ₹3,50,000.

Q.What is the scholarship amount and duration for NMMS?

Selected students receive ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month) from Class 9 to Class 12, provided they maintain the required marks and pass each class in the first attempt.

Q.What are the renewal marks requirements for NMMS?

Students must secure at least 55% marks in Class 9 and Class 11 (50% for SC/ST) and at least 60% in Class 10 (55% for SC/ST) to continue receiving the scholarship.