NMMS Scholarship 2025-26: ₹12,000/Year Class 9-12 Apply NSP OTR
Job Description
NMMS Scholarship 2025-26 – ₹12,000/Year for Class 9-12
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Exam. Income ≤ ₹3.5 Lakh. Apply via NSP OTR. State-wise deadlines: Aug-Oct 2025. MAT+SAT exam Nov-Feb 2026
₹12,000/Year (₹1,000/Month)
Income: ≤ ₹3.5 Lakh
Class 9-12 Govt Schools
1 Lakh Scholarships
Central Govt scheme to prevent Class 8 dropouts. 40% cutoff (32% SC/ST). No application fee. NSP mandatory OTR required.
Table of Contents – NMMS Scholarship 2025-26
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NMMS Scholarship – Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) |
| Amount | ₹12,000/year (₹1,000/month) |
| Beneficiaries | 1 Lakh students annually |
| Classes | 9th to 12th (Govt/Govt-Aided/Local Body Schools) |
| Income Limit | ≤ ₹3,50,000/year |
| Application Portal | NSP (scholarships.gov.in) – OTR Mandatory |
State-wise Application Deadlines 2025-26
| State | Last Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | Sep 9, 2025 | TBD |
| Himachal Pradesh | Sep 30, 2025 | TBD |
| Andhra Pradesh | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| Delhi | Oct 4, 2025 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| Maharashtra | Oct 11, 2025 | Dec 21, 2025 |
| Karnataka | Oct 15, 2025 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| Rajasthan | Nov 16, 2025 | TBD |
Check your State SCERT website for exact dates. No application fee.
Complete Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Class | Studying Class 9 in Govt/Govt-Aided/Local Body School |
| Minimum Marks | 55% in Class 8 (50% SC/ST) |
| Income | ≤ ₹3,50,000/year from all sources |
| Promotion | Promoted from Class 8 to 9 on first attempt |
| Exclusions | No KV/JNV, no other Central scholarships, no abroad studies |
Renewal: 60% in Class 10 (55% SC/ST) + first attempt promotion
NMMS Exam Pattern – MAT + SAT
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Topics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT (Mental Ability) | 90 MCQs | 90 | Analogy, Classification, Series, Patterns | 90 min |
| SAT (Scholastic) | 90 MCQs | 90 | Class 7-8: Maths, Science, Social Studies | 90 min |
Extra time for disabled students. No negative marking.
NMMS Cutoff Marks 2025-26
| Paper | General | SC/ST/PH |
|---|---|---|
| MAT | 40% (72/180) | 32% (57.6/180) |
| SAT | 40% (72/180) | 32% (57.6/180) |
State-wise variation. HP expected: Gen 72+, SC/ST 57.6+
NSP One-Time Registration (OTR) – Mandatory
- Visit scholarships.gov.in
- Click “Apply For One-Time Registration (OTR)”
- Register → Mobile + OTP → eKYC (Aadhaar mandatory)
- Get 14-digit OTR number
- Use OTR for NMMS application
Aadhaar/EID required. Face authentication needed.
NMMS Application Process After OTR
- Login NSP → “Apply for Scholarship”
- Select “NMMSS Scholarship”
- Fill details + upload documents
- Submit → Save Application ID
No fee. State quota based selection.
Required Documents
- 2 Passport size photos
- Income certificate (≤ ₹3.5L)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Class 8 marksheet
- Proof of residence (Ration card/Bill)
- Aadhaar card
How to Check NMMS Results 2025-26
- Visit your State SCERT website
- Find “NMMS Results” section
- Download merit list PDF
- Search your name/roll number
Results expected April-May 2026
💰 NMMS at a Glance
₹12,000/Year Class 9-12 Income ≤ ₹3.5L 1 Lakh Awards- MAT + SAT Exam
- 40% Cutoff (Gen)
- NSP OTR Mandatory
- No Application Fee
📋 Quick Eligibility
- Govt/Govt-Aided Class 9
- 55% in Class 8
- Income ≤ ₹3.5 Lakh
- No KV/JNV Students
📄 Exam Pattern
- MAT: 90 Qs (Reasoning)
- SAT: 90 Qs (Science/Maths/SS)
- 90 min each paper
- 40% qualifying (32% reserved)
🌐 State SCERT Links
