NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 ke liye National Scholarship Portal (NSP) par fresh aur renewal applications chal rahe hain. Application ki last date 31 August 2026 hai. NMMSS ke tahat eligible students ko scholarship scheme guidelines ke anusaar ₹12,000 per year ki scholarship milti hai, jabki fresh scholarship Class IX se aur renewal prescribed conditions ke saath Classes X to XII tak continue hoti hai.
✅ Application Last Date: 31 August 2026
✅ L1 Verification by Institute Nodal Officer (INO): 15 September 2026
✅ L2 Verification by District Nodal Officer (DNO): 30 September 2026
✅ Portal: National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
✅ Amount: ₹12,000 per year (as per NMMSS scheme guidelines)
Official Source: Ministry of Education, PIB Release ID 2295776 dated 06 Aug 2026
Table of Contents
- NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 Overview
- Selection Process 2026-27
- Last Date
- Eligibility 2026-27
- Fresh vs Renewal Difference
- Scholarship Amount
- Apply Online – How to Apply
- OTR Registration
- Documents Required
- Renewal Conditions
- Verification Dates
- One Student – Multiple Scholarships Rule 2026-27
- Important Dates
- Important Links
- FAQs
NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 – Overview
| Scheme Name | National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Portal | National Scholarship Portal |
| Type | Fresh & Renewal |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Fresh Scholarships | 1 lakh fresh scholarships every year |
| Fresh Class | Class IX (NMMSS selection test qualified) |
| Amount | ₹12,000 per year (as per NMMSS scheme guidelines) |
NMMS Selection Process 2026-27: Class 8 Selection Test se Class 9 Scholarship Tak
Darasal, NMMS scholarship ka selection process ek hi step me nahi hota. Official NMMSS guidelines ke anusaar State/UT selection test Class VIII stage par conduct karta hai aur selected students ko Class IX se scholarship milti hai. Iske alawa, NSP par application karna aur NMMS selection test qualify karna alag processes hain, isliye dono ko alag-alag samajhna zaroori hai.
| Stage | Process |
| Class VII | Prescribed minimum marks (55%, SC/ST ke liye 5 percentage points relaxation, yaani 50%) ke basis par eligibility |
| Class VIII | State/UT dwara NMMS selection test |
| Selection | Merit ke basis par students identify kiye jate hain |
| Class IX | Selected eligible students ko fresh NMMSS scholarship |
| Classes X–XII | Prescribed conditions par renewal |
NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 Last Date
Ministry of Education ne 06 August 2026 ko PIB Release ID 2295776 ke through NMMSS 2026-27 ka schedule jaari kiya hai. Iske tahat fresh aur renewal dono ke liye antim tithi 31 August 2026 hai.
NMMS Scholarship Eligibility 2026-27
| Criteria | Details |
| Fresh Scholarship | NMMSS selection examination me qualified/selected students jo Class IX me padh rahe hain |
| Minimum Marks | Class VII examination me kam se kam 55% marks; SC/ST ke liye 5 percentage points ki relaxation, yaani 50% marks, as per NMMSS guidelines |
| School Type | State Government / Government-aided / Local Body Schools |
| Family Income | ₹3,50,000 per annum se adhik nahi (as per NMMSS scheme guidelines) |
Kaun Eligible Nahi Hai?
- Private schools ke students
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) ke students
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) ke students
- Scheme guidelines me eligible na hone wale residential school students
NMMS Scholarship Fresh vs Renewal: Difference
Iske alawa, students aksar fresh aur renewal me confuse hote hain. Halanki dono ka last date same hai, lekin process alag hai.
| Point | Fresh | Renewal |
| Applicant | New selected student | Existing NMMSS beneficiary |
| Class | Class IX | Class X to XII |
| Form Type | Fresh Application | Renewal Application |
| Last Date | 31 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 |
NMMS Scholarship Amount
Filhal, 06 August 2026 ki PIB release me 2026-27 ke application schedule ke saath scholarship amount ko dobara specify nahi kiya gaya hai. Iske bawjood, NMMSS ki standing official scheme guidelines ke anusaar scholarship amount ₹12,000 prati varsh hai.
NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 Apply Online: How to Apply
- NSP ki official website par jayein – NSP Official Website
- Students section open karein – NSP Students Portal
- Pehle OTR complete karein – NSP OTR Registration 2026. Important: OTR complete karna scholarship application submit karna nahi hai.
- OTR ke baad NSP login karein, Apply Fresh par NMMSS select karein.
- Iske baad details bharein, application submit karein aur receipt save karein.
NMMS OTR Registration 2026-27
Saath hi, OTR student ko NSP par ek unique registration number provide karta hai, jiska use scholarship applications ke liye kiya jata hai. Iske tahat NSP ke anusaar 2024-25 se sabhi scholarship applications ke liye OTR mandatory hai.
- Iske liye Aadhaar details ready rakhein
- Uske baad official NSP OTR page open karein
- Phir NSP OTR App se face authentication complete karein
- Iske baad OTR number safely save karein
- Aakhirkar uske baad alag se NMMSS ke liye application submit karein
NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 Documents Required
- Aadhaar / OTR details
- Bank account details
- Income certificate
- Academic details of Class VII, VIII, IX
- Caste certificate, if applicable
Note: Exact document requirements category aur NSP instructions ke according vary kar sakti hain. Isliye form submit karne se pehle official instructions zaroor check karein.
NMMS Scholarship Renewal Conditions
Existing beneficiaries ko scholarship continue karne ke liye har saal renewal karna hota hai. Iske alawa, official NMMSS guidelines ke anusaar renewal prescribed academic performance, promotion aur continuation conditions par depend karta hai.
| Renewal Stage | Condition (as per NMMSS Guidelines) |
| Class X me Renewal | Class IX se Class X me clear promotion |
| Class XI me Renewal | Class X Board Examination me minimum 60% marks; SC/ST ke liye 5 percentage points ki relaxation |
| Class XII me Renewal | Class XI se Class XII me first attempt me clear promotion with prescribed marks |
Source: NMMSS Operational Guidelines. Isliye students ko current renewal conditions NSP par verify karni chahiye.
NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 Verification Dates: L1 & L2
| Event | Last Date |
| Student Application (Fresh & Renewal) | 31 August 2026 |
| Level-1 (L1) Verification by Institute Nodal Officer (INO) | 15 September 2026 |
| Level-2 (L2) Verification by District Nodal Officer (DNO) | 30 September 2026 |
NMMS Helpdesk
Iske alawa help ke liye: NSP Helpdesk par sampark kar sakte hain.
One Student – Multiple Scholarships Rule 2026-27
Iske tahat Academic Year 2026-27 se students one merit-based scholarship + one or more welfare-based scholarship schemes ke liye simultaneously apply kar sakte hain, subject to respective eligibility criteria. Halanki iska matlab ye nahi hai ki har situation me multiple scholarships ka financial benefit automatically guaranteed hai. Source: Ministry of Education / PIB Release ID 2295776
NMMS Important Dates 2026-27
| Event | Date | Source |
| Fresh & Renewal Last Date | 31 August 2026 | PIB Release ID 2295776 |
| L1 Verification by INO | 15 September 2026 | PIB Release ID 2295776 |
| L2 Verification by DNO | 30 September 2026 | PIB Release ID 2295776 |
Important Links
| Service | Official Link |
| National Scholarship Portal | NSP Official Website |
| NSP Students Portal | NSP Students Portal |
| NSP OTR Registration 2026 | Official NSP OTR Registration Link |
| NSP Helpdesk | NSP Helpdesk |
| PIB Official Release – ID 2295776 | PIB Official Release |
| Aadhaar Lock/Unlock Info | UIDAI Official FAQ |
| CSC Locator | CSC Locator |
Last Updated: 16 August 2026 | Fact Checked By: UPJobRadar Team
Information checked against Ministry of Education / PIB Release ID 2295776, NSP and NMMSS scheme guidelines.
NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 FAQs
Q1. NMMS Scholarship 2026-27 ki last date kya hai?
Fresh aur renewal ki last date 31 August 2026 hai.
Q2. NMMS me kitni rashi milti hai?
Standing scheme guidelines ke anusaar ₹12,000 per year. 06 Aug 2026 ki PIB release me amount dobara specify nahi kiya gaya hai.
Q3. NMMS Scholarship fresh application kis class ke liye hoti hai?
Fresh scholarship Class IX me padh rahe eligible students ke liye hoti hai jo NMMSS selection process me selected hue hain.
Q4. NMMS selection test kis class me hota hai?
NMMS selection test Class VIII stage par State/UT dwara conduct kiya jata hai. Selection ke baad eligible students ko Class IX se scholarship milti hai.
Q5. Income limit kitni hai?
Standing guidelines ke anusaar family income ₹3,50,000 per annum se adhik nahi honi chahiye.
Q6. Minimum marks kitne chahiye?
Class VII examination me kam se kam 55% marks; SC/ST ke liye 5 percentage points ki relaxation, yaani 50% marks.
Q7. OTR kahan complete karein?
Official OTR page: NSP OTR Registration. Iske baad alag se NMMSS ke liye apply karna hota hai.
Q8. Kya dusri scholarship ke saath apply kar sakte hain?
Haan, AY 2026-27 se One Student – Multiple Scholarships framework ke tahat ek merit-based aur ek ya adhik welfare-based scholarship ke liye ek saath apply kar sakte hain, subject to eligibility.
Q9. Verification last date kya hai?
L1 Verification by Institute Nodal Officer (INO) ki last date 15 September 2026 hai, jabki L2 Verification by District Nodal Officer (DNO) ki last date 30 September 2026 hai.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This article is prepared using Ministry of Education / PIB Release ID 2295776, National Scholarship Portal and standing NMMSS scheme guidelines. Students ko final confirmation ke liye official NSP aur Ministry of Education ki website check karni chahiye. UPJobRadar.com official government portal nahi hai. Information last verified on 16 August 2026 — koi date extension abhi tak officially announce nahi hui hai.