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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSE)

Scholarship of ₹12,000 per year for meritorious students from economically weaker sections from Class IX onwards.

Ministry: Ministry of EducationLaunched: 2008

About the Scheme

The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme provides financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to prevent dropouts at Class VIII and encourage them to continue their education at the secondary stage. The scholarship is ₹12,000 per annum per student.

Benefits

  • ₹12,000 per year scholarship
  • Continues from Class IX to Class XII
  • Direct transfer to student's bank account

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Students studying in Class VIII
  • 2Parental income not exceeding ₹3.5 lakh/year
  • 3Must qualify the selection test
  • 4Minimum 55% in Class VII (50% for SC/ST)

Documents Required

Income certificate
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Previous class marksheet
Aadhaar and Bank details

Quick Information

Max Benefit
₹12,000/year
Launched
2008
Level
central
Department
Department of School Education & Literacy

Beneficiary Types

Student

Tags

#scholarship#education#merit#students
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