| Name of Post: | NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 – Apply Online by 31 October 2026, Rs 12,000 per Year |
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| Post Date / Update: | 19 October 2026 | 1:13 PM |
Short information: The Ministry of Education has extended the last date for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) 2026-27 on the National Scholarship Portal to 31 October 2026. Students who cleared the state NMMS selection test in class 8 and are now in class 9 at a government, government-aided or local body school can apply. Renewal students of classes 10 to 12 must also apply on NSP.
Status: Applications open on NSP (fresh and renewal). Details last checked on 19 October 2026.
NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 – Apply Online by 31 October 2026, Rs 12,000 per Year
Scholarship: Short Details of Notification
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Last date to apply online (extended) | 31 October 2026 |
| Institute Nodal Officer verification (L1) | By 15 November 2026 |
| District Nodal Officer verification (L2) | By 30 November 2026 |
Scholarship Amount
Rs 12,000 per year (Rs 1,000 per month), paid directly into the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account through DBT, from class 9 to class 12. One lakh fresh scholarships are given every year, divided among states and UTs.
Eligibility
- Selected in the NMMS state-level selection exam held for class 8 students.
- Studying in class 9 (fresh) or class 10 to 12 (renewal) in a state government, government-aided or local body school. Kendriya Vidyalaya, JNV, Sainik School and private school students are not eligible.
- At least 55% marks or equivalent grade in class 7 (50% for SC/ST) for the selection test.
- Annual parental income from all sources not more than Rs 3.5 lakh.
- For renewal: pass class 9 with 55% in first attempt for class 10, and 60% in class 10 for class 11 (5% relaxation for SC/ST).
Who Conducts the Selection Test
The NMMS exam is conducted by each state or UT education department (SCERT or Board) for class 8 students, usually between November and February. Only those on the state merit list can apply on NSP. Contact your school headmaster or the district education office for the state merit list.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card (or Aadhaar enrolment ID) with mobile number linked
- Bank account in the student’s name, seeded with Aadhaar for DBT
- Income certificate of the family for the current year from the competent authority
- Caste or category certificate, where the scheme needs it
- Previous year marksheet and current admission proof or fee receipt
- Recent photograph
How to Apply
- Open the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and choose One Time Registration (OTR).
- Enter your mobile number and Aadhaar details. A reference number is sent by SMS.
- Install the NSP OTR app and the Aadhaar FaceRD app on an Android phone and complete face authentication with the reference number.
- Note down your 14-digit OTR number. It is used for every NSP scholarship from now on.
- Log in with the OTR number, choose the scheme, fill in academic, institution and bank details and upload documents.
- Submit the form and take a printout. Your institute must verify the application online before the verification deadline.
Tips Before You Apply
- Apply a few days before the last date. The portal is slow in the final week.
- Your name, date of birth and gender must match Aadhaar exactly, or face authentication fails.
- After submitting, ask your school or college to verify the form on NSP. An unverified form is rejected.
- NSP registration is free. Do not pay anyone who promises a scholarship.
Interested candidates should read the full notification before applying.
Important Links
| Apply Online (National Scholarship Portal) | Click Here |
| NSP One Time Registration (OTR) | Register / Login |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for NMMS 2026-27?
The last date to apply on NSP is 31 October 2026. Institute verification is open till 15 November and district verification till 30 November 2026.
How much money does NMMS give?
Rs 12,000 per year, from class 9 to class 12, paid by DBT to the student’s bank account.
Can private school students get NMMS?
No. Only students of state government, government-aided and local body schools are eligible.
Please note: We prepare this page from the official notification and other public updates. Dates and links can change. Check the official website before you apply, pay a fee or download any document.