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.

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Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education

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

  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.

How to apply / next steps

  1. Read the NMMSS notice and check whether you are a selected fresh applicant or an eligible renewal applicant.
  2. Use the official OTR link if you have not completed One Time Registration.
  3. Open the NSP scholarship application link and choose the applicable NMMSS application.
  4. Check all details and submit by 30 September 2026. Keep your acknowledgement.
  5. Ask your school to complete institute verification; submission and verification are separate stages.

Important Links

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Official application, notification and update links
What you needOfficial link
Online applicationApply 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.
RegistrationNew Registration Complete One Time Registration before the scholarship application.
Official notificationRead Notification
Scheme websiteOpen 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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