New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Education extended the last date for submission of applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the academic year 2026-27 till November 15, 2026. The extension would provide eligible students additional time to complete their applications on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and facilitate timely verification by the concerned authorities.The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has been open for student applications since June 1, 2026. Students are required to complete their One-Time Registration (OTR) on the portal before applying for the Scholarship. As per the data released by ministry, 90,483 fresh and 1,99,531 renewal applications had been submitted till October 30.NMMSS is aimed at supporting meritorious students from economically weaker sections and encouraging them to continue their education beyond Class 8th up to Class 12th.As per the release, the scheme provides one lakh fresh scholarships every year to eligible Class 9th students who qualify in the selection examination conducted by the respective State/UT Governments. The scholarship is subsequently continued from Classes 10th to 12th through renewal, subject to the prescribed academic requirements.Eligible students studying in state government and government-aided schools and also schools managed by local self governments, receive INR 12,000 per annum, which is transferred directly to their bank accounts through DBT.For appearing in the selection test, students must have secured at least 55 per cent marks or equivalent grade in Class 7th, with a 5-percentage point relaxation for SC/ST students. The parental income of the applicant should not exceed INR 3.50 lakh per annum.
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