National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2025: Application Details and Eligibility

Overview of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) 2025

The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) 2025 is now open for applications from students in class 8 attending government, government-aided, and local body schools. This initiative is designed to assist economically disadvantaged yet talented students in pursuing their education.

Important Dates

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 24th September 2025 (online submissions only)

• Exam Date: 9th November 2025

• Application Website: www.entdata.co.in

Application Guidelines

Note: Applications submitted through postal services or other methods will not be accepted. There is no fee required for this scholarship application.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the NMMS 2025 must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Current Enrollment: Must be in class 8 (academic year 2025-26) at a recognized government, government-aided, or local body school.

2. Academic Achievement: A minimum of 55% marks in class 7 (2024-25). For SC/ST candidates, the threshold is 50% marks.

3. Family Income: The annual income of parents should not exceed ₹3,50,000.

Ineligibility Criteria

Who is Not Eligible

Students enrolled in private institutions, Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV), Navodaya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, or any other residential schools are not eligible for this scholarship.

Documents Required for Application

Required Documents

Applicants must provide scanned copies of the following documents:

• Income Certificate

• Aadhaar Card

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Applications lacking the necessary documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected.