The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) has been a significant initiative to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections, helping them continue their education at the secondary and senior secondary levels.
Launched: May 2008, as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Objective: To award scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society, aiming to reduce dropout rates at Class VIII and motivate students to continue their education up to Class XII.
Platform: Applications are processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), which centralizes scholarship schemes for students.
Scholarships Awarded: Every year, one lakh fresh scholarships are awarded to eligible students.
Amount: The scholarship provides Rs. 12,000 per annum (Rs. 1000 per month).
Eligibility for Classes IX to XII: The scholarships are for students studying in recognized Government, Government-aided, and local body schools.
Direct Transfer: The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the students’ bank accounts via electronic transfer.
Parental Income: The combined annual income of the student’s parents must be less than Rs. 3,50,000.
Academic Performance: A minimum of 55% marks in Class VII (relaxed by 5% for SC/ST students).
School Type: Students must be enrolled in a regular Government, Government-aided, or local body school. Students in Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), and other residential schools are not eligible.
Selection Test: The selection is based on a test conducted by each State and UT. The test is usually held when students are in Class VIII.
Renewal for Higher Classes:
Students must achieve a minimum of 60% marks in Class X for continuing the scholarship to Class XI (relaxed for SC/ST students).
To continue the scholarship for Class XII, students must have passed Class XI with a clear promotion.
State-specific Quota: Scholarships are allocated based on quotas for different States/UTs, ensuring fair distribution.
Encouraging Continuation: By offering financial support, the scheme aims to prevent students from dropping out due to financial constraints and encourages them to pursue higher education.
The NMMS is a vital tool in promoting equity in education, especially by targeting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and giving them the opportunity to complete their secondary and higher secondary education. It's an important step in ensuring that merit, not financial constraints, is the deciding factor for educational advancement
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