National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

Scholarship of Rs. 12,000 per year (Class IX-XII) to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to prevent dropout at upper primary stage.

Eligibility criteria

• Family income up to Rs. 3.5 lakh
• Class IX-XII students

How to apply

Application mode: online · Official application portal

1. Take state-level NMMS test in Class VIII — Qualified
2. Register at scholarships.gov.in — Account created
3. Submit form annually for renewal — Annual scholarship credited

Required documents

Required

• Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
• Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
• Income Certificate — Issued by Tehsildar (Recent)
• Latest Mark Sheet — Most recent academic record (Original)
• Bonafide Certificate — From educational institution (Original)

Official source: https://scholarships.gov.in/#national-means-merit

Last verified: 24 June 2026