NMMSS 2024-25 Applications Open: Scholarship Opportunity for Meritorious Students!

Beginning June 30, 2024, the Ministry of Education will accept applications for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for 2024 through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Eligible candidates can apply for NMMSS 2024 scholarships online at the official NSP website, scholarship.gov.in. For new and renewal scholarships, candidates must register and apply once through the NSP portal. The deadline for submitting NMMSS 2024 applications on the NSP portal is August 31, 2024.

Eligibility Criteria for NMMSS 2024-25:

Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the NMMSS scholarship:

Criteria	Description
Class	Studying in Class 9 in a government, government-aided, or local body school
Income	Belong to a family with an annual parental income of INR 3.5 Lakhs or less from all sources
Marks	Secured at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in Class 8 examination
Previous Scholarship	Not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme meant for similar purposes by the Central Government/State Government/UT Administration

Key Highlights of NMMSS 2024-25:

Scholarship Amount: INR 12,000 per year, disbursed in quarterly installments of INR 3,000 each.
Application Process: Online application through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) athttps://scholarships.gov.in/ (https://scholarships.gov.in/).
Application Deadline: August 31st, 2024.
Selection Process: Based on student's merit (Class 8 marks) and family income.

How to Apply for NMMSS 2024-25:

The application process for NMMSS is entirely online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Here's a step-by-step guide:

Registration (New Users Only):

Visit the NSP website:https://scholarships.gov.in/ (https://scholarships.gov.in/).
Click on "New Registration" and enter your Aadhaar number or Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID).
Create a password and register. You will receive a unique 14-digit OTR (One-Time Registration) number.

Login (Existing Users or New Users with OTR):

Go to the NSP website and click on "Login."
Enter your OTR number or login credentials (if already registered).

Apply for Scholarship:

Click on "Fresh Scholarship" and select "National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)" from the scholarship scheme list.
Fill out the application form carefully, providing all the required details.
Upload scanned copies of necessary documents (income certificate, Class 8 mark sheet, etc.).
Review your application thoroughly and submit it.

Documents Required for NMMSS 2024-25 Application:

Income certificate issued by a competent authority (not more than three months old)
Domicile certificate of the applicant
Category certificate (if applicable)
The Aadhaar card of the applicant
Class 8 mark sheet

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Ques. Who can apply for the NMMSS scholarship?
Ans. Students studying in Class 9 in a government, government-aided, or local body school, belonging to families with an annual income of INR 3.5 Lakhs or less, and secured at least 55% marks in the Class 8 exam can apply.

Ques. What is the application deadline for NMMSS 2024-25?
Ans. The application deadline is August 31st, 2024.

Ques. What is the scholarship amount for NMMSS?
Ans. The scholarship amount is INR 12,000 per year, disbursed in quarterly instalments.

Ques. How can I apply for the NMMSS scholarship?
Ans. You can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at (https://scholarships.gov.in/).

Ques. What documents are required for the NMMSS application?
Ans. Income certificate, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card, and Class 8 mark sheet are required documents.