NMMSS Deadline Nov 15: Is Your Child's ₹12,000 Safe?
The Education Ministry gave students more time to apply for a merit scholarship for 2026-27. Applications now close November 15, 2026. School-level checks follow by November 30 and district checks by December 15. Eligible students receive ₹12,000 yearly.
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Families of students who qualify through their state selection test, study in government or aided schools, and have parental income up to ₹3.50 lakh a year.
Your eligible child can receive this scholarship every year, but only if the application is in by November 15.
Key Takeaways
Complete the one-time registration on the national scholarship portal and submit the application on or before November 15, 2026.
Ask the school's nodal officer to verify your form by November 30, then track the district check due December 15.
Check eligibility first: at least 55% in seventh class (5-point relaxation for SC/ST) and family income up to ₹3.50 lakh a year.
The Education Ministry gave students more time to apply for a merit scholarship for 2026-27. Applications now close November 15, 2026. School-level checks follow by November 30 and district checks by December 15. Eligible students receive ₹12,000 yearly.
Here's what happened: The Education Ministry pushed the application deadline for the 2026-27 merit scholarship to November 15, 2026. School-level verification must finish by November 30, and district-level verification by December 15, 2026. The scheme gives one lakh fresh scholarships yearly, paying ₹12,000 a year into the student's bank account.
What you should do: Complete the one-time registration on the national scholarship portal and submit the application on or before November 15, 2026. Ask the school's nodal officer to verify your form by November 30, then track the district check due December 15. Check eligibility first: at least 55% in seventh class (5-point relaxation for SC/ST) and family income up to ₹3.50 lakh a year.
Pro tip: Submitting the form isn't enough. It must clear two verification stages, school by November 30 and district by December 15, so follow up after applying.
Written by GoCredit from the official Press Information Bureau, Government of India document cited below. Every figure is checked against that document. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.
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Questions people ask
What is the new last date for NMMSS 2026-27 applications?
The Education Ministry extended the application deadline to November 15, 2026. Verification by the school's nodal officer is due by November 30, and by the district nodal officer by December 15, 2026.
How much scholarship does NMMSS give and who can get it?
Eligible students in government, government-aided or local-body schools get ₹12,000 a year in their bank accounts. They need at least 55% in seventh class (5-point relaxation for SC/ST) and parental income up to ₹3.50 lakh.
Do I need to register before applying for NMMSS?
Yes. Students must first complete one-time registration on the National Scholarship Portal, which has been open for applications since June 1, 2026, and then submit the scholarship application.
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- [1]“Press Release: Press Information Bureau” Press Information Bureau, Government of India · 2 Nov 2026
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