NMMSS: one lakh scholarships a year, deadline extended
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What happened
- The NSP deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme 2025-26 was extended to 30 September 2025 [PIB].
- NMMSS gives one lakh fresh scholarships a year to Class IX students from economically weaker sections, at ₹12000 a year, renewable to Class XII [PIB].
Background
- It applies only to state government, aided and local body schools; the aim is to stop drop-out after Class VIII [PIB].
Why it matters
- Targets the transition to secondary school, where drop-out jumps.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-09-16): the NSP deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme 2025-26 was extended to 30 September 2025.
- Targets the transition to secondary school, where drop-out jumps.
Quotable data pointNMMSS gives one lakh fresh scholarships a year to Class IX students from economically weaker sections, at ₹12000 a year, renewable to Class XII.
PIB: NMMSS deadline extended, 16 Sep 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: NMMSS amount.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
NMMSS scholarship amount
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Fresh NMMSS scholarships each year
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: NMMSS deadline extended, 16 Sep 2025
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