How much does National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) pay?

₹12,000/year from class 9 through class 12.

How do I apply for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)?

Apply directly on the awarding body's official portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/. Shishya does not collect applications. Deadline: State NMMSS exam usually Nov; NSP application after results.

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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

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Ministry of Education

Stops bright kids from poor families dropping out of secondary school. ~1L scholarships awarded each year via state-wise selection exam.

Amount: ₹12,000/year from class 9 through class 12.
Level: Class 9–10, Class 11–12
State: National (all India)
Deadline: State NMMSS exam usually Nov; NSP application after results
Income ceiling: ₹3.5 lakh / year

Apply directly

Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Ministry of Education.

Open official portal ↗

Eligibility

Class 8 students from govt / aided schools. Cleared state NMMSS exam. Continued in classes 9–12 in govt / aided / local-body schools.

Not sure if you qualify?

Run the Match Wizard. 5 quick questions, no signup, and you'll see which scholarships you actually qualify for ranked by relevance.

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You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.— Zig Ziglar

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You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.— Zig Ziglar

Home · Scholarships · National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

MERIT

Ministry of Education

Stops bright kids from poor families dropping out of secondary school. ~1L scholarships awarded each year via state-wise selection exam.

Amount: ₹12,000/year from class 9 through class 12.
Level: Class 9–10, Class 11–12
State: National (all India)
Deadline: State NMMSS exam usually Nov; NSP application after results
Income ceiling: ₹3.5 lakh / year

Apply directly

Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Ministry of Education.

Open official portal ↗

Eligibility

Class 8 students from govt / aided schools. Cleared state NMMSS exam. Continued in classes 9–12 in govt / aided / local-body schools.

Not sure if you qualify?

Run the Match Wizard. 5 quick questions, no signup, and you'll see which scholarships you actually qualify for ranked by relevance.

Open Match Wizard →