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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

Short Title: NMMSS
Administered by: Department of School Education & Literacy • Ministry of Education
Financial Support: ₹12,000 per annum (₹1,000 per month)
Academic Level: Class 9-10
Family Income Ceiling: ≤ ₹350000 / Year
Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026
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Scheme Overview & Objective

Awarded to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest dropouts at Class 8 and encourage continuation of study through secondary stage.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level Class 9-10
Minimum Qualification Class 7 & 8 passed from State Government / Local Body / Aided School
Academic Disciplines / Streams General Schooling
Family Income Limit Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹350000 from all sources.
Minimum Academic Score Minimum 55.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam.
Gender Eligibility Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category All
Domicile / Residence All India
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

₹12,000 per annum (₹1,000 per month)
₹12,000 per annum disbursed quarterly to student bank account via Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:

  • ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
  • ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
  • ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
  • ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year: 2026-27
Application Opens: 01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply: 31-Oct-2026
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MPath Trust & Security Notice

• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).

Source: National Scholarship Portal - Ministry of Education • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026