| Title |
Scheme Information |
| Name of Scholarship |
National Means Cum Merit Scheme |
| Abbreviation |
NMMS |
| Qualifying Level |
Class VIII(55% for General and 50% for SC/ST) |
| Process of selection |
State Level Exam in Mental Ability Test(MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) |
| Scholarship Period |
4 Years |
| Scheme Administration Dept |
Dept of elementary Education(HRD) |
| Amount |
Rs.6000/- annually |
| Frequency of Payment |
Rs.1500/- Quarterly |
| Processing Authority |
State Through districts |
| Payment Authority |
Program Division through PAO (HRD) |
| Restriction |
Only one scholarship and does not take up part time/fulltime job |
| Condition for Continuance |
55% in 9th and 60% in Tenth (relax 5% for SC/ST) |
| Eligible Institutions |
Govt/Local Body/Govt Aided Schools |
| Discontinuance |
Discontinuance if gap of one session occurs |
| Parental Income Criterion |
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| Scheme Web-Site Reference |
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