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National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme offers Rs.12,000/year to meritorious students of weaker sections for classes IX to XII via the National Scholarship Portal.
By Vajiram Content Team – Oct 24, 2025, 14:10 IST
The State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) recently released the application forms for the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) for various states.
Source: NDTV
Last updated on October, 2025
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Q1. What is the primary objective of the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)?+
Ans. Award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their dropout at class VIII.
Q2. How many fresh scholarships are awarded every year under the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)?+
Ans. One lakh fresh scholarships are awarded to selected students every year.
Q3. What is the annual scholarship amount provided to each student under National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)?+
Ans. The amount of scholarship is Rs. 12000/- per annum (Rs. 1000/- per month) per student.
Q4. Students from which class onwards are eligible to receive the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)?+
Ans. Class IX
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