NMMSS 2024-25 Deadline extended
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NMMSS 2024-25: The education ministry has again extended the application deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the 2024-25 academic year. Interested students can now apply for the NMMSS 2024 scholarship scheme by visiting the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) i.e. scholarship.gov.in. till 15 November 2024.
This scheme provides scholarships to academically talented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, aiming to reduce dropout rates after Class 8 and support them in continuing their secondary education. Each year, 1,00,000 new scholarships are awarded to selected Class 9 students, with renewal options through Classes 10 to 12.
The NMMSS verification process on the NSP portal consists of two levels: Level-1 verification by the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) and Level-2 verification by the District Nodal Officer (DNO). The deadline for INO (L1) verification is September 15, 2024, and for DNO (L2) verification is September 30, 2024. The scheme applies only to students studying in State Government, Government-aided, and local body schools and the scholarship amount is Rs 12,000 per annum per student.
According to the official notice, “Last date for submitting applications (fresh & renewal) on National Scholarship Portal for 2024-25 under NMMSS extended till 15 November 2024.” The application window for the same was open from 30 June 2024.
This scheme provides scholarships to academically talented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, aiming to reduce dropout rates after Class 8 and support them in continuing their secondary education. Each year, 1,00,000 new scholarships are awarded to selected Class 9 students, with renewal options through Classes 10 to 12.
The NMMSS verification process on the NSP portal consists of two levels: Level-1 verification by the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) and Level-2 verification by the District Nodal Officer (DNO). The deadline for INO (L1) verification is September 15, 2024, and for DNO (L2) verification is September 30, 2024. The scheme applies only to students studying in State Government, Government-aided, and local body schools and the scholarship amount is Rs 12,000 per annum per student.
According to the official notice, “Last date for submitting applications (fresh & renewal) on National Scholarship Portal for 2024-25 under NMMSS extended till 15 November 2024.” The application window for the same was open from 30 June 2024.
NMMSS 2024-25: How to apply?
- Firstly candidates need to visit the official website i.e. scholarships.gov.in.
- Then click on the registration link available on the home page.
- Enter your login credentials and fill out the application form.
- Upload the required documents and click on submit.
- Save the confirmation page and take a printout for future reference.
