NMMSS Scholarship 2026-27: Apply by 30 September
Selected students can submit their NMMSS scholarship application on the National Scholarship Portal by 30 September 2026. This is the NSP scholarship stage, not a new application for the state selection examination.
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS), 2026-27
Important Dates
- Student applications close: 30 September 2026
- Institute verification ends: 15 October 2026
- District verification ends: 31 October 2026
Application Fee
Category-wise fees are not included in this summary. Check the official notice before paying.
Who Can Apply / Eligibility
- School: State government, government-aided or local-body school.
- Family income: Parents' annual income must not exceed Rs 3.50 lakh.
- Fresh award: Class 9 students selected through the State/UT scholarship examination.
- Selection-test entry marks: At least 55% in Class 7; a 5-percentage-point relaxation applies to SC/ST students.
- Renewal: Classes 10 to 12, subject to the scheme's academic-performance conditions.
Benefits / What You Get
- Scholarship: Rs 12,000 per year for a selected student, subject to scheme and renewal conditions.
- Payment: Transferred to the selected student's bank account through DBT. Submission alone does not guarantee payment.
Documents You Need
- Document checklist: The deadline notice does not provide a complete document list. Check the official NSP instructions for your fresh or renewal application.
- Before starting: Complete NSP One Time Registration (OTR). Confirm that your school and bank information match the application requirements.
Verification & Approval
- Fresh candidates must already be selected through the State/UT examination.
- The school/institute and district nodal officers verify the NSP application.
- Eligible verified awards are processed under the scholarship rules.
How to apply / next steps
- Read the NMMSS notice and check whether you are a selected fresh applicant or an eligible renewal applicant.
- Use the official OTR link if you have not completed One Time Registration.
- Open the NSP scholarship application link and choose the applicable NMMSS application.
- Check all details and submit by 30 September 2026. Keep your acknowledgement.
- Ask your school to complete institute verification; submission and verification are separate stages.
Important Links
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| What you need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Online application | Apply Online NSP application portal for selected fresh applicants and eligible renewals. The published deadline is 30 September; no exact cutoff time is stated in this notice. |
| Registration | New Registration Complete One Time Registration before the scholarship application. |
| Official notification | Read Notification |
| Scheme website | Open Official Scheme Portal Find National Means Cum Merit Scholarship to check the current dates. |
Previous updates & page history
- The Ministry extended the student deadline to 30 September. NSP still shows this date when checked on 28 September 2026.1 September 2026 at 6:25 pm IST · Scheme Update
The Ministry extended the student deadline to 30 September. NSP still shows this date when checked on 28 September 2026.
This permanent page is updated when a verified notice changes. Page last updated: 28 September 2026 at 1:09 pm IST.
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Source: Ministry of Education / PIB and National Scholarship Portal. Checked 28 September 2026 at 1:09 pm IST.
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