NMM Scholarship deadline extended as only 1.46 lakh apply in U.P.
Hindustan TimesThe last date for submitting applications for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme 2025-26 has been extended to September 28. The deadline extension aims to provide scholarship benefits to the maximum number of eligible students, officials said. The examination for Class 8 students studying in government-run, government-aided, and local body schools will be held in all districts of the state on November 10. The scholarship amount is ₹12,000 per annum, disbursed at a rate of ₹1,000 per month, to support students from Class 9 to Class 12. Students who passed the Class 7 examination in the 2023-24 academic session with a minimum of 55% marks and are now studying in Class 8 in government-run, government-aided, or local body schools in the 2024-25 session are eligible to appear for the scholarship exam.