Ministry of Education — Department of School Education and Literacy
The Ministry of Education has issued an official recruitment notification for NMMS Scholarship, announcing a total of 100,000 vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Class 8 students with 55% marks, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of ₹12,000 per year. The selection procedure comprises State-level MAT and SAT written examination. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, facilitates the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scheme provides a total of ₹12,000 per annum (₹1,000 per month) to selected students studying in Class 9 through 12 in government, government-aided, or local body schools. The program is implemented through State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) and coordinated via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Applicants must meet strict criteria to qualify for the scholarship. Failure to meet these requirements often results in rejection during the verification stage.
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| School Type | Government, Government-Aided, or Local Body |
| Income Limit | Maximum ₹3,50,000 per annum |
| Academic Qualification | Minimum 55% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PH) in Class 7/8 |
| Exclusions | KVS, NVS, Sainik Schools, and Private Schools are ineligible |
To continue receiving the scholarship in Classes 10, 11, and 12, students must maintain promotion to the next grade in the first attempt. Specifically, for Class 11, students must secure at least 60% marks in the Class 10 board examination (55% for reserved categories).
Selection is based on a state-level written examination consisting of two papers conducted by the respective SCERT.
Warning: There is no negative marking. Qualifying cut-off is generally 40% for General and 32% for Reserved categories.
All applications must be submitted via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Follow these steps to apply:
Ensure that the bank account provided is active and linked to the Aadhaar for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Using accounts from private banks or non-core-banking-enabled branches may lead to disbursement failures. Always retain a copy of the application ID for renewal purposes.
No, students enrolled in private, unaided, or residential schools (like Sainik Schools) are explicitly excluded from this scheme.
You can retrieve your registration number through the 'Forgot Registration Number' option available on the login page of the National Scholarship Portal.
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