The Impressive TimesNew Delhi : The Union Ministry of Education has extended the application deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the academic year 2026–27 to November 15, 2026, giving eligible students additional time to apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
Institute-level verification must be completed by November 30, while district-level verification is due by December 15, 2026. Applicants must complete their One-Time Registration (OTR) before submitting their applications.
As of October 30, the portal had received 90,483 fresh and 1,99,531 renewal applications.
The scheme provides one lakh fresh scholarships annually to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to encourage them to continue education beyond Class VIII. Selected students receive ₹12,000 per year from Classes IX to XII, subject to renewal conditions.
Applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in Class VII, with a five-percentage-point relaxation for SC/ST students. The annual parental income must not exceed ₹3.5 lakh.
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