NSP National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme 2021-22
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NSP National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme 2021-22 is an initiative for students of Class 9 who have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent grades in the Class 8 examination. The scholarship aims at providing financial assistance to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out at Class 8 and encourage them to continue studies at the secondary stage.
NSP National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme 2021-22
DeadlineClosed Eligibility To be eligible, an applicant must -
- Be a student of Class 9
- Have secured at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade in Class 8 examination (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students)
- Have secured at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade in Class 7 examination to appear for the selection test for the award of scholarship (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST)
- Have an annual family income of less than INR 1.50 lakh from all sources
Note: The scholarship is applicable for Class 9 students and their continuation/renewal in Class 10 and 12 for study in State Government/Government-aided/Local body schools.
Benefits A total of 1 lakh scholarships will be disbursed under this scheme. The selected scholars will receive INR 12,000 per annum (INR 1,000 per month).
How can you apply? Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps -
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Read the guidelines carefully, select the undertaking, and 'Continue'.
Step 3: Select the state of domicile, scholarship category (Post Matric), scheme type (scholarship scheme), gender, write the applicant's name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID.
Step 4: Provide the bank details (Bank name, IFSC Code, Account Number)
Step 5: Select Aadhaar or Bank Account Number as identification detail and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 6: The mobile number will be verified and an OTP will be generated.
Step 7: Now, log in using OTP and fill the form.
Step 8: An application ID and password will be generated. Use that for future references.
Note: All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of the form.
Important Dates
Scholarship Closing Date: 15th January 2022
Last Date for Defect Verification: 15th January 2022
Last Date for Institute Verification: 15th January 2022
Selection Criteria
The students will be selected on the basis of the selection test conducted by each state/UT namely
- Mental Ability Test (MAT)
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
The students are required to pass both the tests with at least 40% marks in each (For reserved category, the cut off will be 32% marks).
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Terms and Conditions
- The students studying in NVS, Sainik Schools, KVS and private schools cannot apply for this scholarship.
- The State Bank of India disburses the scholarship to students in their accounts through PFMS (Public Finance Management System).
- Reservations are applicable as per state government norms.
- For renewal/continuation of the scholarship in class 10 and 12, the awardees are required to get clear promotion from class 9 to 10 and from class 11 to 12 in the first attempt with 55% marks (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST).
- For continuation of scholarship at the higher secondary stage (class 10), the awardees must obtain a minimum of 60% marks in class 10 (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST).
- The students of class 9 and 10 are required to apply for the scholarship under the Pre-Matric Scholarship category whereas students of class 11 and 12 are required to apply under the Post-Matric Scholarship category.
Contact Us
Phone: 0120-6619540
Email: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
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My brother is studying in 9th class. Is he eligible for this scholarship?
Asked by Nisha Ade on 05-Jan-2022
s akhil on 10-Jan-2022
Dear Student,
Kindly confirm the scholarship name so that we can assist you better.
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#NSP Mean Cum Merit Scholarship , I'm currently studying in class 9th but I didn't study class 8th. So, what I fill in class 8th marksheet?
Asked by FATIMA Sheikh on 27-Dec-2021
s akhil on 19-Jan-2022
Dear Student,
To be eligible for NSP National Means Cum Merit Scholarship, you need to have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent grades in the Class 8 examination. Also, you need to have secured at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade in Class 7 examination to appear for the selection test for the award of scholarship.
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