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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme

Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) awards scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to reduce drop-out rates at Class 8 and encourage secondary education. Awardees qualify through a State-level competitive examination and receive ₹12,000 per year from Class 9 to Class 12 via DBT.

Last verified: 2026-10-22

Chandan Charitable Trust is not a government agency. It does not sanction benefits or process applications. Final eligibility, verification and sanction rest solely with the competent government authority.

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility
Students studying in Classes 9 to 12 in government, local body or government-aided schools who qualified in the State NMMS exam, with parental annual income up to ₹3,50,000. Must have secured minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) in Class 7 exam. Must qualify in the State-level NMMS selection examination conducted by State Examination Board. Must study in a government, government-aided or local body school.
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Step 2: Prepare documents
The official source lists the following documents.
Documents needed for this step
- State NMMS selection exam admit card / roll number / result certificate.
- Class 7 and Class 8 qualifying marksheets.
- Income certificate issued by competent revenue authority.
- School bonafide certificate confirming enrollment in Class 9.
- Aadhaar card and bank account passbook copy.
Step 3: Apply
Online through National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) following selection in the State SEB NMMS examination. Step 1: Appear in and qualify the State NMMS Examination conducted by Gujarat State Examination Board (SEB). Step 2: Register on National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) with OTR (One Time Registration). Step 3: Select NMMSS, fill academic and bank details, and upload documents. Step 4: School Nodal Officer and District Nodal Officer verify application. Step 5: Ministry of Education approves and disburses ₹12,000/year via PFMS/DBT.
Step 4: Verification
Two-level verification: Level 1 by School Institute Nodal Officer (INO), Level 2 by District Nodal Officer (DNO).
Step 5: Sanction / decision
Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Step 6: Benefit
Scholarship of ₹12,000 per annum (₹1,000 per month) directly credited to student's bank account for Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through PFMS into student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
Step 7: If delayed or rejected
This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.
Step 8: Grievance / appeal
National Scholarship Portal helpdesk 0120-6619540 and Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/

Eligibility details

Income limit: ₹3,50,000 annual. Parents' annual income from all sources not exceeding ₹3,50,000.
Category: Open to all categories; selection is strictly means-cum-merit based.
Residency: Indian citizen enrolled in recognised government, aided or local body school.

Official links

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

National Scholarship Portal - NMMSS

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

NMMS State Portal - Scheme Implementation Guidelines

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme

Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India

Last verified: 2026-10-22

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility

Students studying in Classes 9 to 12 in government, local body or government-aided schools who qualified in the State NMMS exam, with parental annual income up to ₹3,50,000. Must have secured minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) in Class 7 exam. Must qualify in the State-level NMMS selection examination conducted by State Examination Board. Must study in a government, government-aided or local body school.

Step 2: Prepare documents

The official source lists the following documents.

Documents needed for this step

State NMMS selection exam admit card / roll number / result certificate.
Class 7 and Class 8 qualifying marksheets.
Income certificate issued by competent revenue authority.
School bonafide certificate confirming enrollment in Class 9.
Aadhaar card and bank account passbook copy.

Step 3: Apply

Online through National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) following selection in the State SEB NMMS examination. Step 1: Appear in and qualify the State NMMS Examination conducted by Gujarat State Examination Board (SEB). Step 2: Register on National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) with OTR (One Time Registration). Step 3: Select NMMSS, fill academic and bank details, and upload documents. Step 4: School Nodal Officer and District Nodal Officer verify application. Step 5: Ministry of Education approves and disburses ₹12,000/year via PFMS/DBT.

Step 4: Verification

Two-level verification: Level 1 by School Institute Nodal Officer (INO), Level 2 by District Nodal Officer (DNO).

Step 5: Sanction / decision

Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Step 6: Benefit

Scholarship of ₹12,000 per annum (₹1,000 per month) directly credited to student's bank account for Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through PFMS into student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Step 7: If delayed or rejected

This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

Step 8: Grievance / appeal

National Scholarship Portal helpdesk 0120-6619540 and Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

National Scholarship Portal - NMMSS

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

NMMS State Portal - Scheme Implementation Guidelines

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.