NMMSS 2026-27 Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to Sept 30
Students who have already submitted their applications should ensure that their applications are duly verified by the concerned officers
Sept 2, 2026 - The last date for submission of applications by selected meritorious students on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for 2026-27 has been extended to September 30, 2026. The extended timeline is as follows:
- Last date for application submission - 30.09.2026
- Last date for INO verification (L1) - 15.10.2026
- Last date for DNO verification (L2) - 31.10.2026
All eligible students are advised to complete their scholarship applications on the NSP within the extended timeline. Students who have already submitted their applications should also ensure that their applications are duly verified by the concerned Institute/District/State Nodal Officers, as applicable.
The NSP portal has been open for application submission from June 1, 2026. In this project year, that is, 2026-27, selected students have to do a one-time registration (OTR) on the NSP, after which they have to apply for the scholarship scheme that they have selected.
NMMSS, implemented by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Union Ministry of Education, awards scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to prevent drop-out of students after elementary level, i.e., Class VIII and encourage them to complete their school education up to Higher Secondary level, i.e., Class XII.
NMMSS provides one lakh fresh scholarships every year for Class IX students who clear the qualifying exam for the scholarship conducted by the State/UT governments. The scholarship amount is Rs. 12,000 per annum per student and is continued through renewal mode from Classes X to XII based on the student's academic performance. The scheme is applicable only to students studying in State Government, Government-aided and local body schools.
The eligibility parameters for availing the scholarship include parental income of not more than Rs 3.50 lakh per annum, a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in the Class VII examination for appearing in the selection test for award of scholarship (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students).
