All students of Class 8 and whosefamily’s not financially strong, but they have brains and the will to study — then you really need to know about the NMMS Scholarship 2025. This scholarship literally pays you every month to continue your education from Class 9 to Class 12. Not bad, right? Let’s break it down, real and simple.
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🤔 What is NMMS Scholarship?
Ful form of NMMS stands for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship — it’s a Central Government scheme run by the Ministry of Education. The goal of this scheme is very simple — Its aim to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections so they don’t drop out after Class 8 due to money issues.
After qualifing the exam, The student will get ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month) from Class 9 to 12.
✅ Who Can Apply for NMMS 2025?
Here’s the basic eligibility:
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You must be studying in Class 8 in a government or government-aided school
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Scored at least 55% marks in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST)
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Your family income should be below ₹3.5 lakh per year
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You must appear and qualify the NMMS exam conducted by your state
So basically, good in studies + low income = you can apply.
📅 NMMS Scholarship 2025 Important Dates
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Application Start Date: Likely from August–September 2025
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Last Date to Apply: Around October 2025
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NMMS Exam Date: Mostly held in November or December 2025
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Result Date: Usually declared by Feb–March 2026
Dates vary state-wise, so do check your state’s education board website for exact details.
📝 How to Apply for NMMS Scholarship (Online)
Most states now allow online application for NMMS. Here’s the usual process:
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Visit your state’s NMMS portal or National Scholarship Portal 👉 https://scholarships.gov.in
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Register using your basic details
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Fill out the NMMS form carefully
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Upload required documents (we’ll list them below)
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Submit the form and keep your application ID safe
That’s it! Now prepare for the exam — it’s your key to getting selected.
📋 Documents You’ll Need
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Passport-size photo
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Aadhaar Card
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Income Certificate (latest)
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Class 7 Marksheet
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Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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Domicile certificate
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Bank passbook copy (student’s name)
🧠 NMMS Scholarship Exam Pattern
The NMMS exam has two papers:
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MAT (Mental Ability Test) – Logical reasoning, patterns, analogies
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SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) – Based on subjects like Science, Maths, Social Science
Each paper is of 90 marks, and there’s no negative marking. You need to score minimum 40% (32% for SC/ST) in each to pass.
🔍 How to Check NMMS Scholarship Status
Once you apply and clear the exam, here’s how to check your NMMS result or payment status:
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Go to your state SCERT website or
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Visit the National Scholarship Portal 👉 https://scholarships.gov.in
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Login using your Application ID
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Go to “Track Application Status”
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Enter required details and hit submit
If your name is in the merit list — congratulations! Your scholarship will be credited soon.
💡 Tips from Someone Who’s Been There:
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Practice previous year NMMS question papers
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Start preparing 2–3 months before the exam
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Don’t forget to keep backup of all submitted docs
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Always use the official website only — no third-party apps!