Education ministry extends deadline for NMMSS 2026-27 applications to September 30

The education ministry has extended the deadline for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) 2026-27 to September 30. Students can submit their NMMSS applications through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)’s official website at scholarships.gov.in.

The ministry has also extended the last date for Institute Nodal Officer (INO) verification to October 15 and for District Nodal Officer (DNO) verification to October 31, according to the official notification.

Students interested in applying should have to do a one-time registration (OTR) on the NSP to apply for the scholarship scheme.

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NMMSS provides 1 lakh scholarships every year for Class 11

The NMMSS awards scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to prevent drop-out of students after class 8 and encourage them to complete their school education up to higher secondary level, Class 12.

The scholarship scheme provides one lakh fresh scholarships every year for Class 11 students, who clear the qualifying exam for the scholarship conducted by the state or Union Territory (UT) governments.

“The scholarship is continued through renewal mode from Classes 10 to 12 based on the student's academic performance. The scheme is applicable only to students studying in State Government, Government-aided and local body schools. The scholarship amount is Rs. 12,000 per annum per student,” as per the official notice.

The scholarship aid is transferred directly into the bank accounts of selected students. Students whose family income is not more than Rs 3.50 lakh per annum, and have a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in the Class 7 are eligible for appearing in the selection test for award of scholarship.

Around 79,398 students have applied for the NMMSS 2026-27 until today and over 1.87 renewal applications have been submitted.