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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship

NMMSCentral schemeMinistry of Education

₹12,000 a year for Classes 9 to 12.

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Who it is for

Students of government, aided and local-body schools who clear the NMMS exam in Class 8.

Basic eligibility

  • Parental income up to ₹3.5 lakh a year.
  • At least 55% marks in Class 7 (50% for SC and ST students) and a pass in the state NMMS exam.
  • Students of Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and residential schools are not eligible.

Documents usually needed

  • Aadhaar
  • Class 7 and 8 marksheets
  • Income certificate
  • Bank account passbook

How to apply

Appear for the state NMMS exam in Class 8, then apply on the National Scholarship Portal.

Official source: scholarships.gov.in

Always confirm eligibility, benefits, documents, deadlines and how to apply on the official source before you act. We do not guarantee approval of any application. This page was last reviewed in November 2026; amounts and rules may have changed since.

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