State SchemeVerified for 2026

NMMS Scholarship (Maharashtra) 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 (Maharashtra)

Q.Can students of private schools apply for NMMS in Maharashtra?

No, students studying in private schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, or government residential schools with free boarding and lodging are not eligible for NMMS.

Q.What is the examination fee for NMMS in Maharashtra?

The examination fee details are published in the official MSCE notification and are nominal, with fee concessions applicable for backward classes.

Q.How is the scholarship money disbursed?

The scholarship money is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the selected student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).