The Union Ministry of Education has extended the last date for submitting applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the 2026-27 academic year to November 15, 2026, according to an official release. The extension aims to give eligible students more time to apply on the National Scholarship Portal and help authorities complete timely verifications.
As per the revised schedule, Institute Nodal Officer (L1) verification must be completed by November 30, 2026, and District Nodal Officer (L2) verification by December 15, 2026. Students must complete their One-Time Registration on the portal before applying. The NMMSS provides ₹12,000 annually to eligible students from economically weaker sections studying in state government, government-aided, and local body schools to help them continue education from Class VIII to Class XII.
What it means
- The deadline to submit scholarship applications for the academic year 2026-27 is extended till November 15, 2026.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Last date for submission of applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme for academic year 2026-27 extended till November 15, 2026”. Read the original release.
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