National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
Central Scheme (All India)
Education
Application Mode: ONLINE
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Quick AI Summary
Provides scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest dropouts at class 8 level.
Detailed Summary
The scheme awards 1 lakh fresh scholarships every year of Rs. 12,000 per annum to selected class 9 students, continuing till class 12.
Key Benefits & Financial Assistance
| Comparison Criteria | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Key Benefits | - Scholarship of Rs. 12,000 per annum (Rs. 1,000 per month). - Direct benefit transfer to candidate accounts. |
Eligibility Criteria Profile
| Comparison Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| age min | >= 12 |
| age max | <= 16 |
| state id | = 3 |
Application Process Guide
- Apply online on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and clear the state-level NMMS selection test.