NMMSS Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to October 31, 2026

The Union Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for submitting applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the 2026-27 academic year to October 31, 2026. The NMMSS provides one lakh fresh scholarships of ₹12,000 per annum to eligible students from economically weaker sections to help them continue their studies from Class IX to Class XII. Applications are processed via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), requiring a One-Time Registration. The scheme includes verification stages by Institute and District Nodal Officers, and funds are disbursed directly to students' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Eligibility requires students to study in state government, government-aided, or local body schools, having scored at least 55% marks in Class VII (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST students) and having an annual parental income not exceeding ₹3.50 lakh.