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
Fixed ₹12,000 per year for Class 9-12
Inclusions
Annual scholarship of ₹12,000 paid in installments
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Class 9-12
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 55% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selected based on state-level written merit examination consisting of two papers: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Candidates must score at least 40% in each test (32% for SC/ST).
Renewal Policy
Subject to continuing studies in government/aided schools, passing the previous annual examinations with minimum 55% marks in Class 9 and 11, and 60% marks in Class 10 (relaxation of 5% for SC/ST) on first attempt.
Application Process
- 1
Apply through state portal
- 2
Appear for NMMS exam
- 3
Qualify exam
- 4
Submit documents online
- 5
Receive scholarship
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.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.What is the examination pattern for the NMMS scholarship?
The state-level selection exam consists of two papers: the Mental Ability Test (MAT) with 90 multiple-choice questions, and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with 90 multiple-choice questions covering sciences, social studies, and mathematics taught in classes 7 and 8.
Q.What are the qualifying marks for the NMMS selection exam?
To qualify, general category students must score a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate (MAT and SAT combined), while students from SC and ST categories require at least 32% marks.
Q.Are private school students eligible for the NMMS scholarship?
No. The scholarship is restricted to meritorious students studying in government, government-aided, or local body schools in India. Students of Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, and private schools are not eligible.
Q.How is the scholarship amount disbursed to selected students?
The scholarship amount of ₹12,000 per annum is directly credited into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) installments.
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