NMMSS Scholarship 2026 – National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Short Information
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) supports meritorious students from economically weaker families so that they can continue secondary education.
Important Dates
- 2026-27 application dates depend on the State/UT schedule and NSP notification. Check the official NSP before applying.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: Nil / No fee.
Eligibility
- • Economically weaker eligible students.
- • Eligible students generally study in Government, Government-aided or local body schools as per scheme rules.
- • Class VIII academic/selection conditions apply.
- • Family income ceiling applies.
- • Renewal from Class IX onward requires prescribed academic performance.
Scholarship Details
Selection
- NMMSS is linked with State/UT-level selection. Students should follow their State's official notification.
Do Not Miss
- Complete NSP verification after selection; an incomplete/verified-pending application may not be considered for payment.
How to Apply
- Follow the State/UT selection process → after selection register on NSP → complete NMMSS application → upload/verify documents → school/institute verification → track scholarship status.
Description
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) supports meritorious students from economically weaker families so that they can continue secondary education.
Important Dates:
2026-27 application dates depend on the State/UT schedule and NSP notification. Check the official NSP before applying.
Eligibility:
• Economically weaker eligible students.
• Eligible students generally study in Government, Government-aided or local body schools as per scheme rules.
• Class VIII academic/selection conditions apply.
• Family income ceiling applies.
• Renewal from Class IX onward requires prescribed academic performance.
How to Apply:
Follow the State/UT selection process → after selection register on NSP → complete NMMSS application → upload/verify documents → school/institute verification → track scholarship status.
Benefits:
Government scholarship support for eligible students from Class IX onward, subject to the current NMMSS guidelines and continuation requirements.
Documents Required:
Aadhaar, income certificate, school/bonafide certificate, marksheet, bank details, domicile and selection-test documents where applicable.
Important Dates:
2026-27 application dates depend on the State/UT schedule and NSP notification. Check the official NSP before applying.
Eligibility:
• Economically weaker eligible students.
• Eligible students generally study in Government, Government-aided or local body schools as per scheme rules.
• Class VIII academic/selection conditions apply.
• Family income ceiling applies.
• Renewal from Class IX onward requires prescribed academic performance.
How to Apply:
Follow the State/UT selection process → after selection register on NSP → complete NMMSS application → upload/verify documents → school/institute verification → track scholarship status.
Benefits:
Government scholarship support for eligible students from Class IX onward, subject to the current NMMSS guidelines and continuation requirements.
Documents Required:
Aadhaar, income certificate, school/bonafide certificate, marksheet, bank details, domicile and selection-test documents where applicable.
Important Links
| NSP Scholarship Portal | NSP Scholarship Portal |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Download Notification | Download |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
| Application / Status | Open Link |
| Scholarship information | Open Link |
| 2026-27 education framework | Open Link |