NMMS Scholarship Online Registration 2024-25

NMMS Scholarship 2024-25: NMMSS Online submission/registration of applications on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for scholarships for the project year 2024-25 has been started from 01st July 2024.

Students who have been successful in NMMSS Exam 2024 will apply online for Fresh Registration of Class 9th Scholarship on NSP portal for the academic session 2024-25. Students who were successful in NMMSS exam in previous year will apply for Renewal on NSP Portal.

NMMS Scholarship 2024-25: Overview

NMMS Scholarship Online Registration 2024-25
Scholarship NameNational Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
DepartmentMinistry of Human Resource Development
Scholarship AmountRs. 12,000 Per Annum
BeneficiaryStudents of Class 9th to 12th
Eligible StudentsNMMS Exam Qualified
Application ModeOnline
Apply Last Date31 August 2024

Important Dates

Scheme ActivitiesDate
Opening of Portal1st July 2024
Last date for application submission31 August 2024
Last date for the First level (INO verification)15th September 2024
Last date for Second level (DNO) verification30th September 2024

Eligibility Criteria for NMMS Scholarship

The eligibility criteria for NMMS scholarship selection test are based on three factors: domicile, financial status, and academic qualification. To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Students successful in NMMSS Exam 2024 will apply online for Fresh Registration of Class 9th Scholarship on NSP Portal for the academic session 2024-25.
  • Students successful in Previous Year will apply for renewal of class 10th, 11th and 12th scholarship on NSP portal.
  • Parental income from all sources should not exceed than Rs. 3, 50,000/- per annum. Parental Income Certificate issued by Chandigarh Administration has to be attached with the application form.
  • Note that students enrolled in ‘Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS)’ and ‘Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV)’ are not eligible for scholarships through NMMS program.
  • For continuation of scholarship in higher secondary school, the candidate must score at least 60% marks in the class 10 board exam.
  • To be eligible to continue receiving the scholarship in class 12, the recipient must have cleared class 11 in their first attempt with a minimum score of 55% or its equivalent. Students belonging to the SC/ST category are granted a 5% relaxation in marks.

Documents Required

  • Bank Account with Aadhar Seeded
  • Registered Mobile Number
  • Aadhar Card
  • Email ID
  • Two recent passport-size photographs
  • Caste certificate
  • Income certificate issued by the competent authority
  • Disability status certificate issued by the competent authority (If applicable)

NMMS Scholarship Amount

NMMS distributes a total of 100,000 scholarships every year to selected students at the rate of Rs 12,000 per year i.e. Rs 1,000 per month. Under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship, the scholarship amount is paid in one go by the State Bank of India (SBI). This amount is transferred directly into the accounts of the students through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). The number of scholarships allotted to each state and union territory is based on the enrollment of students in classes 7 and 8 and their population in the respective states. The details of NMMS amount are given below.

  • The students of class 9 receive a scholarship amount i.e. Rs. 12,000 per annum, for an academic year.
  • The scholarship is renewed every year till the students complete their Higher Secondary level of education (Class 12), provided the candidate gets a clear promotion into a higher class every year.

How to apply online application for NMMS scholarship at scholarships.gov.in ? 

Eligible Candidates can apply online for NMMS Scholarship by following the given steps:

  • Step 1: Register with One Time Registration (OTR) on National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
  • Step 2: Logging in with One Time Registration (OTR) unique 14-digit number and password.
  • Step 3: Click on ‘Application Form’ to start the application and fill all the details like academic details and basic details.
  • Step 4: Review the application, once confirmed, click on ‘Final Submit’ button.

Note: After the final submission of Scholarship applications cannot be edited again. So, the applicants are advised to be double check while clicking on final submit as no change of information will be entertained after final submission

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Selection Process

The NMMS scholarship, a scheme by the Central Government, is conducted by each State/UT for their respective students. The selection process includes two tests – the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The NCERT sets the guidelines for these tests, which should be completed within 90 minutes by applicants, except for children with special abilities who are given extra time. The State Level Examination Test details are provided below.

Selection Criteria for NMMS Scholarship:

1. Mental Ability Test (MAT)

This test assesses students’ reasoning abilities and critical thinking skills through 90 multiple-choice questions based on topics like analogy, classification, numerical series, pattern perception, hidden figures, etc.

2. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

The SAT includes 90 multiple-choice questions based on the syllabus of classes 7 and 8, covering the subjects of science, social studies, and mathematics.

Qualifying Percentage

  • 1) GEN, BC & PH : 40% (36 MARKS) 
  • 2) SC & ST : 32% (29 MARKS)
  • NOTE: The student must Qualify both the tests i.e., Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with at least 40% marks in aggregate taken together for these two tests.

About NMMSS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme)

Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India has launched a centrally sponsored National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS). Under this scheme scholarship will be awarded to 1,00,000 students (at National level) selected at the end of class 8th. The scholarship will start from Class 9th and would continue till Class 12th at the rate of Rs 12000/- per annum. The objective of the scheme is to award scholarship to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out at Class 8th and to encourage them to continue their studies till Class 12th. The scholarship applications undergo two levels of verification on the National Scholarship Portal. The first is at the Institution/School level by the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) and at second by the District Nodal Officer (DNO).

NMMS FAQs

Q. What is the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)?

A. The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) is a centrally sponsored scholarship scheme in India. It aims to provide financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to continue their secondary and higher secondary education.

Q. Who is eligible to apply for the NMMSS Scholarship 2024-25?

A. Students successful in NMMSS Exam 2024 will be eligible to apply online for Fresh Registration of Class 9th Scholarship on NSP Portal for the academic session 2024-25.

Q. What is NMMS Exam Pattern?

A. The NMMS exam comprises two sections: the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The MAT assesses the reasoning ability of students, while the SAT examines their subject knowledge. Each test lasts 90 minutes and consists of 90 multiple-choice questions.

Q. How to apply online for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship?

A. Students can apply for the NMMS through NMMS official website or offline application process, depending on the states or union territories in which they are pursuing their studies.