National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)

Overview

Eligibility

• Studying in Class 9 to 12 in a government, local-body or government-aided school.
• Cleared the NMMS state-level selection examination.
• Family income up to the notified ceiling (around ₹3.5 lakh per year).
• Meet the minimum marks in the qualifying class.

Benefits

• ��12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month) through secondary and higher secondary schooling.
• Direct benefit transfer to the student's account.
• Encourages continuation to Class 12.

How to apply

• Appear for and clear the NMMS state-level examination (usually in Class 8).
• Register and apply on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• Select the NMMS scheme and complete the application.
• Upload documents and submit for school/state verification.

Documents required

• Aadhaar card (linked to your bank account and mobile number)
• Latest marksheet / result of the qualifying exam
• Income certificate from a competent authority
• Caste / category certificate (where the scheme requires it)
• Bonafide student certificate from your institution
• Bank passbook showing the account in your own name
• Recent passport-size photograph