How to Apply for NMMS Scholarship?

The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS), an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India aims to extend financial support to meritorious students hailing from an economically weaker background in completing their school education. This is a wonderful opportunity available to students enrolled in Class 8 that encourages them to pursue as well as complete their secondary and higher secondary education. Interested applicants need to appear for the NMMS examination and they must apply through their respective States and UTs.

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The application process includes registration, filling in the application form, and verification of documents by school and district authorities. In this article we will solely focus on the detailed application process, application timeline and official website links for each States and Union Territories.

NMMS Examination 2025 – Key Highlights 

Name of Examination  National Means-cum-Merit Examination
Provider  Ministry of Education, Government of India
Academic Year 2025
Application Mode Online
Official Websites  Education Department’s Official Website of the States and UTs 

NMMS Examination 2025 – Application Timeline 

States and UTs Last Date to Apply 
Gujarat  January 11, 2025
Tamil Nadu January 24, 2025
Chhattisgarh  January 9, 2025
J&K January 20, 2025

NMMS Examination 2025 – Required Documents 

The applicants need to submit necessary documents in order to apply for the NMMS examination. They are listed as under: 

  • Fee payment challan (SEB copy only)
  • Aadhar card
  • Passport size photograph
  • Income certificate obtained from competent authority 
  • Class 7 report card or equivalent proof
  • Caste certificate 
  • Disability certificate (if applicable)

How to Apply for NMMS Examination 2025? 

The students must adhere to the step-by-step process mentioned below while applying for NMMS examination. 

Entering the Details:

Step 1: Visit the official website (Websites of the Respective State Education Department)

Step 2: Navigate to the Apply Online Option on the Home Page. 

Step 3: Click on the ‘Apply’ link for the ‘National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (For Standard VIII).’ 

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Step 4: Application form will appear and students are required to fill in with required details.

Step 5: Enter the name of the student, Aadhaar number and other details of the student on the basis of U-DISE Number.

Note: For school details, students are required to enter the U-DISE number of the school, a pre-filled form will appear, students are required to confirm the details. (In case of any changes, enter new School UID code, click on ‘Change School’ button, and update the details). 

Step 6: Enter the mobile number of parents, guardian, principal or teacher. 

Step 7: Click on the ‘Submit’ button to submit the form. (Once the form is submitted, note down the application number for future reference and usage).

Uploading the Documents: 

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Step 1: Click on ‘Upload photo-Signature’ at the top of the page. 

Step 2: Enter the application number and type your Date of Birth (DOB) to proceed. 

Step 3: Click on the ‘Browse’ button. 

Step 4: Now select the file with photograph and signature and click on the ‘Open’ button. 

Step 5: Now click on ‘Confirm Application’, enter the application number and DOB.

Step 6: Click on the ‘Submit’ button and confirm the application by clicking on ‘Confirm’ and the application will be accepted online.

Step 7: Click on the ‘Print Application/Challan’ button. 

(Note: To upload the photo and signature, the photo and signature should be in JPG format not exceeding more than 15 KB in size on the computer.) 

Registration on National Scholarship Portal: 

  • Existing beneficiaries of the NMMS scheme in the current year are required to register on the National Scholarship Portal. 
  • It is mandatory for students to register on the NSP as per Aadhar Card. 
  • To avoid the mismatch of a student’s name in the school’s U-DISE and Aadhar card, the registration of application is required on the NSP. 
  • Also, students need to check the details in the online application form and fill the form correctly (it can’t be edited once submitted). 

(Note: If Institute name is not appearing in the dropdown list, the applicants must ask their institutes to contact the concerned State Nodal officer of NMMSS for their registration through UDISE/AISHE/NCVT (DGT) code available on NSP portal.)

How to Pay NMMS Examination Fees?

The examination fees vary as per the category of the students and it can be paid through online mode only. Students can submit the NMMS examination fee through an online payment gateway using:

  • Credit card 
  • ATM card 
  • Net Banking 
  • UPI 
  • Wallet 

NMMS Examination – State-wise Website Links

The applicants are required to visit the official website of their respective States and UTS in order to fill the application form for NMMS examination. They are listed as under:

States/UTs Links of Official Websites
Assam www.bidyarthi.co.in 
Arunachal Pradesh www.apdhte.nic.in 
Andhra Pradesh www.bse.ap.gov.in 
Bihar www.scert.bihar.gov.in 
Chhattisgarh www.scert.cg.gov.in 
Chandigarh  www.siechd.nic.in 
Delhi www.edudel.nic.in 
Daman & Diu www.daman.nic.in 
Dadra & Nagar Haveli www.dnh.nic.in 
Gujarat www.sebexam.org 
Goa www.scert.goa.gov.in 
Haryana www.scertharyana.gov.in 
Himachal Pradesh www.himachalservices.nic.in 
Jammu & Kashmir www.jkbose.nic.in 
Jharkhand www.jac.jharkhand.gov.in 
Kerala  www.scholarship.scert.kerala.gov.in 
Karnataka www.sslc.karnataka.gov.in 
Maharashtra www.mscepune.in 
Madhya Pradesh www.educationportal.mp.gov.in 
Meghalaya www.megeducation.gov.in 
Mizoram www.scert.mizoram.gov.in 
Manipur www.manipureducation.gov.in 
Nagaland www.scert.nagaland.gov.in 
Odisha www.ntse.scertodisha.nic.in 
Punjab www.ssapunjab.org 
Puducherry www.schooledn.py.gov.in 
Rajasthan www.education.rajasthan.gov.in 
Sikkim www.sikkimhrdd.org 
Tamil Nadu www.dge.tn.gov.in 
Telangana www.bse.telangana.gov.in 
Tripura www.scertonline.tripura.gov.in 
Uttar Pradesh www.entdata.co.in 
Uttarakhand www.scert.uk.gov.in 
West Bengal www.scholarships.wbsed.gov.in 

Read Here, details on the Gujarat NMMS Examination

(Note: The name and contact details of the Nodal Officer/State Department of all States/UTs are available on the home page of National Scholarship Portal (NSP) https://scholarships.gov.in/public/nodalOfficersList/MCMscheme.pdf

How to Apply for NMMS Scholarship? -FAQs

Who are eligible to apply for the NMMS scholarship Scheme?

Students from any community studying in Government, Government-aided, or local body schools with parental income not exceeding ₹3,50,000 per annum are eligible for the scholarship. Applicants must have scored at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) in their Class VII exams to qualify for the selection test.

How do I submit an online application for the scholarship?

You can apply for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) online, either as a fresh applicant or for renewal, on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). A direct link to the portal is also available on the Ministry of Education's website on the following link https://www.education.gov.in for applying further.

Can students studying in Open schools apply for NMMS?

No, only students pursuing studies at regular schools are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Is it mandatory to register on the NSP portal?

Yes, it is mandatory for students to register on the NSP portal before applying for NMMS examination.

What are the documents required to be uploaded at the time of applying for the scholarship?

It must be pointed out that no documents are required for uploading at the time of applying for scholarship.

How can I pay the NMMS examination fees?

The students can submit the NMMS examination fee through an online payment mode using Credit card, ATM card, Net Banking, UPI or Wallet.

Which documents must be submitted to the Institute/School/College for verification after having applied for the scholarship online?

Applicants applying for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) must provide the following documents for verification of their online application by the respective Institute/School/College. They are as under: Income Certificate of Parent/Guardian issued by the Competent Authority in the State/UT, Caste Certificate.

What is the scholarship benefit available under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)?

The selected students can get ₹1,000 per month for a year.

Will I be able to edit my application after saving it, and what are the restrictions?

You can edit draft or incomplete information until you ‘Submit’ the application. To edit, log in through the “Student Login” option using your Application ID and password. However, after final submission, no further edits shall be allowed.

What details can I edit before the final submission?

All details except the “Registration Details” can be edited. Once the application is ‘finally submitted,’ it cannot be modified.

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