National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme deadline extended

The Ministry of Education has declared the extension of the deadline for the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the academic session 2024-25. Students shall apply for this scheme through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) UNTIL September 30, 2025 as mentioned in the official notice.

How to apply for Scholarship Scheme

1. Visit the official website at scholariships.gov.in

2. Fill the ORT application

3. The candidates will receive a 14-digit number based on Aadhar number

4. OTR is beneficial, as it eliminates the need for registration

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for these scholarships, candidates must have their eighth-grade pass certificate with the minimum score. The selected candidates who receive the scholarships shall be based on merit only. The merit list will be released by the concerned authority. The minimum percentage for the students to achieve in class 8 must be 55 percent and for SC/ST students this percentage is revised to 50 percent. Further the family total annual income shall not exceed Rs 3.5 lakh.

Documents Required

Its mandatory for all the applicants to have these documents available, the documents may vary by scheme so do check the scheme details to know the specific documents to carry.

1. Android Active mobile number

2. Basic personal details (Name, D.O.B, Father’s name, Mother’s name etc)

3. Class 10th Admit Card, Roll number and Marksheet

4. Class 12th Admit Card, Roll number and Marksheet

5. Competitive exam details (if any) - Exam name, date, roll no

6. Ration Card

7. UPDID (if any disability)

8. Complete Address

9. Aadhar Card details

As per the official notice stated “It is hereby notified that the last date for uploading the application of fresh i.e., selected candidates of National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) beneficiaries for the year 2024-2025 and renewals in National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is extended up to 30.09.2024. The Head of the institutions concerned are requested to inform the students concerned and complete the registrations within schedule time.”