NMMSS Scholarship 2026-27: Deadline Extended to 15 November

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

1. Fresh candidates must already be selected through the State/UT examination.
2. The school/institute and district nodal officers verify the NSP application.
3. Eligible verified awards are processed under the scholarship rules.

What to do next

1. Check whether you are a selected fresh applicant or an eligible renewal applicant under NMMSS.
2. Complete One Time Registration through the official NSP OTR link if required.
3. Open the NSP scholarship application link and complete the applicable NMMSS form.
4. Check your details and submit by 15 November 2026. Keep the acknowledgement; the listing does not state an exact closing hour.
5. Follow up with your school for institute verification by 30 November. Student submission and verification are separate stages.