NMMS Scholarship (Maharashtra) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selected based on a state-level competitive exam (Mental Ability Test and Scholastic Aptitude Test) conducted by MSCE Pune, subject to a family income limit of ₹3.5 Lakhs per annum. Candidates must qualify with at least 40% aggregate marks (32% for SC/ST).
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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).