NSP National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme 2021-22

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). 

• 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.