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NMMS Scholarship Eligibility — Calculations & Slabs for FY 2026-27

Check whether your Class 8 marks and family income (below Rs 3.5 lakh) meet the NMMS scholarship cutoffs to receive Rs 12,000/year through Class 12.

Last verified: June 2026 | Source: scholarships.gov.in

1. Student & Academic Profile

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the annual scholarship amount under the NMMS scheme?

Selected students receive a scholarship of ₹12,000 per annum (disbursed as ₹1,000 per month) from Class 9 to Class 12, totaling ₹48,000 over four years. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

What is the maximum family income limit to be eligible for NMMS?

The annual parental income from all sources must not exceed ₹3,50,000 (three lakh fifty thousand rupees) to qualify for the NMMS scholarship. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Are private school students eligible for the NMMS exam?

No. Only regular students enrolled in government, government-aided, or local body schools are eligible. Students of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV), Sainik Schools, and private residential schools are excluded. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

What are the marks criteria in Class 7 for appearing in the NMMS exam?

General category candidates must secure at least 55% marks in their Class 7 annual exam. SC/ST candidates are given a 5% relaxation, requiring a minimum of 50% marks. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Where can I verify the source data for this calculator?

You can verify the values against the official notifications listed in our data sources section at the bottom of the page.

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About This Calculator

Target Audience: Salaried taxpayers, investors & retirees planning Indian tax & wealth growth

What Does This Calculator Do?

This scholarship calculator checks your eligibility for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS). It verifies class levels, previous marks, parental income ceilings, and school types to estimate if you qualify for the annual stipend of ₹12,000.

How to Use It

  1. Academic Class: Choose your current grade (Class 8 for exam entry, or Classes 9-12 for scholarship renewal).
  2. Class 7 Marks: Enter your percentage in the Class 7 exams (or previous year's class for renewal).
  3. School Type: Select Government, Govt-aided, Local Body, or Private/Kendriya Vidyalaya/Navodaya.
  4. Annual Parental Income: Input the total gross annual income of both parents in Rupees.
  5. Special Category: Choose SC/ST or Gen/OBC to apply relevant marks relaxations.

The Logic Explained Simply

  • Income Ceiling: The combined annual parental income from all sources must not exceed ₹3,50,000.
  • School Category Restriction: Only students enrolled in regular government, government-aided, or local body schools are eligible. Students in JNV, KV, Sainik schools, and private schools are excluded.
  • Merit Criteria: To sit for the Class 8 exam, a minimum of 55% marks in Class 7 is mandatory (50% for SC/ST). For yearly renewal in Classes 9-12, students must maintain 55% in the preceding class (50% for SC/ST), except for Class 10 to 11 renewal which requires a minimum of 60% (55% for SC/ST).
  • Scholarship Amount: Eligible students receive ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month) from Class 9 through Class 12.

Real-World Calculation Breakdown

A Class 8 student from Madhya Pradesh belonging to the SC category studies at a government-aided school:

  • Income Check: Parents' combined annual income is ₹1,80,000 (Eligible, below the ₹3,50,000 ceiling).
  • School Type: Govt-aided (Eligible).
  • Academic Score: Obtained 52% marks in Class 7 (Eligible, SC students get a 5% relaxation on the standard 55% mark limit).
  • Verdict: Eligible to sit for the NMMS selection exam.
  • Stipend Value: If the student passes the exam, they will receive ₹12,000 annually (₹48,000 total over 4 years) directly via DBT, subject to annual academic promotion guidelines.

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