NMMSS Scholarship 2024-25: Do not stop your studies due to lack of money, apply for this scholarship before this date

NNMSS Scholarship Registration: The last date to apply for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme 2024-25 has been extended. Now you can fill out the form till this date.

NNMSS Scholarship 2024-25 Registration Date Extended: The Ministry of Education has given another chance to apply for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme 2024-25. The last date to fill out the form has been extended. Those candidates who have not been able to apply till now due to some reason should fill out the form now. Now applications can be made till 30 September 2024. This scholarship is for economically disadvantaged students. Read the important details related to it here.

One lakh scholarship every year

The Ministry of Education gives one lakh NMMS scholarships every year. This scholarship is for class 8th students who are eligible but leave their studies midway due to lack of money. This scholarship is given to candidates who pass class 8 and go to class 9. Along with this, the scholarship can also be renewed from class 10 to 12. This scholarship is given to state government, government-aided schools, and local schools.

Who can apply

To apply for this scholarship, the candidate must pass class 8th with a minimum score. This is 55 percent for general candidates and 50 percent for SC, and ST candidates. Along with this, the applicant's family income from all sources mustn't exceed Rs 3,50,000 per year.

How much amount is received

How much amount the candidates will get after being selected for this scholarship depends on their class and caste. The amount varies accordingly. For example, general category candidates of class 9th are given Rs 12,000 per year and SC/ST students are given Rs 50,000 per year. Whereas in class 10th, the same amount remains for general category candidates, only SC/ST candidates get Rs 57,000 per year.

How is the selection done?

Eligible candidates go to the official website and fill the form. After this, they have to give the entrance test. This test is of the state level and is conducted by the Education Department or SCERT. The exam is offline and selected candidates are given scholarship.

Apply with these easy steps

To apply, candidates have to go to the official website, whose address is – scholarships.gov.in.

Go here and fill the one-time registration form. After filling this application form, you will get a unique 14 digit number which will be linked to your Aadhaar.

After this, fill the application form in the prescribed format.

Enter all the details properly and also submit the documents. After this, submit the form.

After doing this, take a copy of the confirmation page and keep it with you. This will be useful for you in the future.