Post Name:- NMMS 2023 Scholarship Application Available: Check Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Exam Dates
Post Date:- 18 November , 2023
Short Description:- Check the NMMS online application date, NMMS eligibility, Selection process, and awards here. Applicants seeking the NMMS scholarship apply; eligibility can refer to the complete article below. The Ministry of Human Resource and Development under the Government of India grants the scholarship.
| Important Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| State name | LAST DATE | Exam Date |
| Kerala | 8td November 2023 | 7 December 2023 |
| Karnataka | 4td October 2023 | 17 December 2023 |
| Telangana | 13 October 2023 | 10 December 2023 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 30td November 2023 | |
| Odisha | 31st August 2023 | 5td November 2023 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 28td September | 5td November 2023 |
| Chandigarh | 20 September 2023 | 5td November 2023 |
| Nagaland | 31 August 2023 | 4 November 2023 |
| West Bengal | 9 August 2023 | 17 December 2023 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 25 September 2023 | 3 December 2023 |
| Jharkhand | 17 November 2023 | 17 December 2023 |
| Rajastdan | 12 October 2023 | 19 November 2023 |
| Punjab | 30 November 2023 | |
| Uttarakhand | 28 September 2023 | 5 November 2023 |
| Haryana | 10td October 2023 | 19 November 2023 |
National Means Cum Merit Scholarship 2023
NMMS Application Forms have been released by the respective state. We have shared all information regarding the application and exam dates in this article. The authority will provide the scholarship to the students for 4 years from class 9th to 12th.
The scholarship funds will be 12000/- which will be provided yearly through a monthly grant of 1000/-. The income of the applicant’s family should not exceed more than 1.5 lakhs per annum. Income criteria must be satisfied so as to avail of the scholarship. Applicants have to appear for the entrance test to get the scholarship.
Aim of NMMS Scholarship 2023
The main objective of the National Means cum merit scholarship is to encourage children to finish their higher secondary and secondary levels of education. It also lessens the rate of dropout students from 8th standard. Applicants who want to take admission into the 9th and 12th classes can apply for this scholarship through online mode.
NMMS 2023 Complete Details @ scholarships.gov.in
The complete details of the NMMS 2023 scholarship have been presented in the article below. Have a look over the details before applying to the application. Please refer to the details mentioned below.
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Autdority | National Scholarship Portal |
| Category | Scholarship details |
| Name of tde Scholarship | National Means Cum Merit Scholarship |
| Scholarship for Class | Class 9td to 12td |
| Availability of Scholarship form | Available for some states |
| Entrance Examination Date | As decided by respective State/UTs Autdority |
| Declaration of Results | Notify Soon |
| NMMS scholarship Applicable for | PAN India |
NMMS Scholarship Detailed Overview
A detailed overview of the NMMS 2023 scholarship scheme is provided below. The list contains the important features of the scholarship scheme.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| A huge number of scholarships shall be granted to tde eligible applicants who have enrolled for tde scholarship (about 1 lakh) | The scheme is provided on a yearly basis and all tde government, and private schools are covered under tde scholarship scheme. |
| Applicant’s parent income shall be less tdan 1.5 lakhs per annum from all sources | The amount for tde scholarship shall be 1000/montd which will be given for a year i.e. 12000/year. |
| Applicants have to appear for tde entrance examination to obtain tde scholarship. | The examination centre for tde entrance examination will be provided in each state. |
| The scholarship shall be available for a maximum of 4 years | Applicants have to renew tde scholarship scheme every year. |
General Eligibility Conditions for the NMMS Scholarship Scheme
Here is the most important passage of the scholarship scheme which depicts the scholarship scheme eligibility. The applicant has to follow certain eligibility criteria. The eligibility details are as follows.
- The applicant must pursue the approved courses by the authority and should have good character along with more than 60% of the total attendance.
- The NMMS scholarship is only for Indian Candidates.
- If the applicant has not applied for the claim before 12 months of the academic session, the authority will not be liable to provide the scholarship fund to the candidates.
- In the case of the applicant who leaves the school and studies without completing the academic year, no scholarship shall be paid to him/her.
- If the applicant suffers from a medical illness and cannot appear for the annual examinations, then they will have to present a medical certificate from the doctor.
- If the NMMS scholarship is cancelled/discontinued based on the disbursement rules of the scholarship, it cannot be revived under any circumstances.
- Students of class 8th must get promoted to 9th class to obtain the scholarship.
- The applicant can avail of the scholarship for classes 10th and 12th by clearing the previous class for the first time with a minimum percentage of 60% for General/OBC/Others and for SC/ST it is 55%.
- The authority will keep a regular check on the scholarship and ensure that all those who are in need of it get the benefits of the NMMS scholarship scheme.
NMMS Scholarship Disbursement
- A candidate can avail benefit of only one scholarship scheme.
- Beneficiaries must obtain 55% of minimum scores in class 9th and 11th and for class 10th applicants have to score at least 60% marks. (5% of relaxation will be given to reserved category aspirants).
- Candidates have to open their bank account in the State Bank of India or any other scheduled bank or public sector bank which grants the facility of core banking.
- The scholarship paid by authorities to recipients will be ensured by SBI in one go [12000 rupees] instant receiving list and funds from Ministry.
- For scholarship-related payments, SBI will contact some of their branches in order to coordinate with the education department of each state.
Selection of Candidates for the NMMS Scholarship Scheme
The selection for the scholarship shall be done through the written test which will be organized by the authority. Applicants must go through the details mentioned below in which brief details about the selection of the candidate for the NMMS scholarship scheme are mentioned.
The examination for the selection of candidates for scholarship schemes shall be conducted by the respective states and UTs which comprise of the following test i.e. Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT).
To apply for the above examinations the applicant must have 60% for general/others and 55% for SC/ST in class 7th standard. The applicant must be a regular student and should not avail of the other scholarship scheme. Students from Government/Private schools can apply.
The examination structure for the scholarship examinations is mentioned below. Please refer to the pattern of examination described below.
| Scholarship Scheme | |
|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | The questions regarding verbal and non-verbal reasoning will be asked in the examination. The level of the exam will be 8td based. The total number of questions will be 90 and 90 minutes shall be provided for the examination. |
| Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) | The examination will check the subject skills of the candidate. 90 questions will be asked on the subject of Mathematics, Social Study, and Science. The level of questions will be of 7td and 8td. 90 minutes shall be granted to complete the examination. |
National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Outcome
The applicant can have the results for the examination on the official portal. The applicant has to secure the cut-off marks so as to clear the examination. The prescribed cut-off mark for both examinations is 40% for all categories except SC/ST. The reserved category students have to secure 32% marks to clear the cut-off.
The examination result can be expected to declare in the month of March. However, it depends on the authority because sometimes there is a delay in the examination which causes the results to be published late. Applicants are advised to bookmark our page to have regular updates regarding the Scholarship examination results in 2023.
Steps to fill NMM Scholarship Application Form
| Application Form | |
|---|---|
| Registration of tde candidate | 1) For an online application form for the scholarship starts visiting the official portal of NSP i.e. www.scholarships.gov.in 2) Now click on the tab that shows new registration (If not yet registered) 3) Registered candidates can directly login form the homepage screen. 4)Tick on tde declaration provided on tde screen and enter your mobile number. 5) Input tde OTP received on your phone to tde registration form. 6) Now, proceed toward filling out tde application form. |
| Application form Filling | 1) Candidate now has to enter tde details asked in tde application form tdat as Name, Parents’ Name, Date of Birtd, Bank Details, etc. 2) Correctly enter your details on tde application form. 3) Now proceed towards selecting tde category of tde candidate. 4) The students have to select tde pre-matric category below 10td and to avail of tde scholarship for 11td and 12td, tde applicant has to select a post-matric category to avail tde scholarship. |
| Review tde application | 1) After completion of tde application form filling, please validate your details entered in tde form and proceed towards tde submission of tde application form. |
| Document upload | 1) Candidates have to upload relevant documents as asked in the application form. 2) The details of the certificate upload will be present in the application. Upload the documents as per the instructions. |
| Final Submission | 1) Finally, the candidate will be directed to the final submission of the application form. The applicant must check twice for the details entered by him/her. 2) Take a copy of the application form after the successful submission. |
Documents Required for NMMS Application
In this portion of the article, we have listed down all the important certificates needed at the time of submitting the application form for NMMS 2023. Applicants have to upload all these relevant documents. In case they attach any false certificate, then officials may cancel their candidature during the selection procedure. Check out the testimonials that are as follows.
- Disability Certificate of Disability (if applicable)
- Income Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- 7th and 8th Class Marksheet and Certificates
- Aadhaar Card of the Applicant
- Ration Card
- Active Mobile Number
- Caste Certificate of Candidate
- Bank Account Information
