National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme

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23 Oct 2025

The National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) is awarded every year through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)


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Under the scheme, meritorious students of economically weaker sections are awarded Rs 12,000 per annum


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Students whose parental income from all sources is not more than Rs 3,50,000 per annum are eligible to avail the scholarships


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The students must have minimum of 55 per cent marks or equivalent grade in Class 7 for appearing in the test


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There is a relaxation of 5 per cent for SC/ST students


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The scholarships are offered to prevent drop out of students in class 8


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It helps in encouraging them to continue their education at secondary stage


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These scholarships are disbursed directly into the bank accounts of selected students by electronic transfer 


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One lakh fresh scholarships are awarded to selected students from class 9 every year


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