Scholarship structure and coverage
- Target group: Meritorious students studying in Class 8 in government, government-aided, and local body schools.
- Duration of support: Awarded annually for four continuous years from Class 9 through Class 12.
- Disbursement method: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) credited directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
- National Scholarship Portal: Application, verification, and renewals are handled online on scholarships.gov.in.
Eligibility criteria and qualifying exam
Applicants must have scored at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST students) in Class 7 and be enrolled in a regular government or local body school. Parental annual income from all sources must not exceed the ceiling set by the central government. Students must qualify in the State-level NMMS selection test comprising the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
Renewal conditions
To continue receiving the scholarship in subsequent classes (Class 10, 11, and 12), beneficiaries must clear their annual examinations on the first attempt with prescribed minimum pass marks.
Official source
Check the latest rules, benefits and forms here. KisanPe is an independent platform and is not a government website.
Department of School Education & Literacy ↗Related on KisanPe
Common questions
What is the full form of NMMS?
The full form of NMMS is National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme.
Who is eligible to appear for the NMMS exam?
Class 8 students in government or local body schools with at least 55% marks in Class 7 and eligible family income limits.
Where do students apply for the NMMS scholarship?
Students register and apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) upon qualifying in the state-level examination.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
More Government Schemes & Subsidies guides
Ask Sakhi AI in your language, check live mandi prices or plan a loan with KisanPe tools.