Government

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship

School students selected through NMMS route. This page gives the quick version: eligibility, amount, documents, dates and the safe official apply route.

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ProviderDepartment of School Education & Literacy
StatusOpen on NSP for AY 2026-27
Start date1 June 2026
Last date31 August 2026
BenefitSchool scholarship support for selected students; check NSP/state notice for exact amount
Checked on5 July 2026

Eligibility

Who can apply?

  • Selected/eligible school student
  • Income and class conditions as per NMMS rules
  • School/institute verification required

Documents

Keep these ready

  • Aadhaar card or NSP OTR where required
  • Recent marksheet
  • Income certificate
  • Caste/category/disability certificate if applicable
  • Bank account linked for DBT where required
  • Bonafide/admission proof from institution

Apply steps

Proper way to apply

  1. Confirm NMMS eligibility with school/state
  2. Register on NSP
  3. Select NMMS
  4. Submit form before 31 August 2026
  5. Track school verification
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Source check

Verify before submitting

NSP lists NMMS open from 1 June 2026 to 31 August 2026.

Official/source link used: National Scholarship Portal.