Bihar NMMSS Scholarship 2026 - Rs 12,000/Year Class 9-12 Students Ke Liye
Verified by SkillUpBihar Editorial Team on 09 Feb 2026
Quick Overview
Scheme Type
Scholarship
Amount
Rs 12,000/Year
Type
Free Grant
Deadline
October 2026 (Expected)
Complete Guide
Bihar NMMSS Scholarship 2026 - Rs 12,000/Year Class 9-12 Students Ke Liye
Bhaiyon aur behno, agar aap Bihar ke government school mein Class 8 mein padh rahe ho aur Class 9-12 tak har saal Rs 12,000 ki scholarship chahiye, toh ye post aapke liye hai. NMMSS (National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme) ek central government scheme hai jo financially weak but meritorious students ko support karti hai. Seedha aapke bank account mein paisa aata hai.
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) |
| Scholarship Amount | Rs 12,000 per year (Rs 1,000/month) |
| For Classes | Class 9, 10, 11, 12 (renewal every year) |
| Total for 4 Years | Rs 48,000 |
| Selection Exam | SCERT Bihar conducts exam in Class 8 |
| Eligibility | Government school students, 55%+ in Class 7 |
| Family Income Limit | Below Rs 3.5 lakh per annum |
| Application Mode | Through school / SCERT portal |
| Official Website | scert.bihar.gov.in |
| Helpline | 061-22370030 (SCERT Bihar Office) |
| Expected Exam Date | November 2026 (Class 8 students) |
| Application Period | September-October 2026 |
| Processing Fee | Rs 0 (Completely FREE) |
Eligibility - Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai?
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Class | Currently studying in Class 8 (for exam) |
| School Type | Government, Government-Aided & Local Body schools only. Private, NVS, KVS, Residential schools NOT eligible |
| Marks in Class 7 | Minimum 55% marks (SC/ST ke liye 50%) |
| Family Income | Maximum Rs 3.5 lakh per annum from all sources |
| Domicile | Bihar state domicile certificate mandatory |
| Aadhaar & Bank | Student ke naam ka Aadhaar-linked bank account |
Renewal condition: Class 9, 10, 11 mein bhi 55% marks maintain karna hoga aur regular promotion lena hoga. Fail hone par scholarship permanently cancel ho jayegi.
SC/ST students ko 5% relaxation milta hai, 50% marks in Class 7 sufficient hai.
Amount & Benefits
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual Scholarship | Rs 12,000 (paid in 2 installments) |
| 1st Installment | Rs 6,000 (October-November) |
| 2nd Installment | Rs 6,000 (March-April) |
| Total for 4 Years | Rs 48,000 (Class 9 to 12) |
| Payment Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) via PFMS |
Scholarship amount fully tax-free hai. Koi processing fee ya hidden charges nahi hain.
How to Apply - Step by Step
Step 1: School Mein Enquiry Karein (September)
Apne school ke Principal se baat karo, puchho ki NMMSS registration start hua ki nahi. School wale SCERT ke circular ke baad process start karte hain. Generally September-October mein notification aata hai.
Step 2: Documents Collect Karein
Saare required documents collect karo (neeche list hai). Income certificate tehsildar office se banwao (Rs 20-50 fee, 7-15 days lagta hai). Bank account agar nahi hai toh student ke naam se khulwao.
Step 3: School Registration (October)
School SCERT Bihar portal pe login karke students ka registration karta hai:
- Student details (Aadhaar, marks, income, etc.) bharenge
- Documents upload karenge
- Registration number milega
Aapka kaam: School ko sahi documents dena hai. Online filling school wale karenge.
Step 4: Admit Card & Exam (November)
- Exam se 7-10 din pehle admit card SCERT website pe aayega
- School principal distribute karenge ya khud registration number se download karo
- Exam Pattern:
- Paper 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT): 90 MCQs, 90 marks, 90 minutes
- Paper 2: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): 90 MCQs, 90 marks, 90 minutes
- Total: 180 marks, 3 hours
- Passing: 40% aggregate (72/180). SC/ST ke liye 32% (58/180)
- NO negative marking, sabhi questions attempt karo
- Syllabus: Class 7-8 NCERT/BSEB (Maths, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi)
Step 5: Result & Verification (January-February)
- Results SCERT website pe district-wise aur category-wise aayenge
- Selected students ka documents verification school mein hoga, originals leke jaao
Step 6: Scholarship Activation (Class 9)
- Class 9 mein admission ke baad scholarships.gov.in (NSP portal) pe renewal form bharo
- School wale NSP pe details upload karenge
- PFMS se payment process hoga, 1st installment October-November tak aata hai
Har Saal Renewal (Class 10, 11, 12)
Previous class mein 55%+ marks lao → NSP portal pe renewal submit karo → School se continuation certificate upload karo → Payment approval wait karo.
Required Documents
- Class 7 Marksheet: Original + photocopy
- School Bonafide Certificate: Government school stamp mandatory
- Income Certificate: Rs 3.5 lakh se kam (6 months ke andar issued)
- Caste Certificate: Agar SC/ST/OBC ho (relaxation ke liye)
- Domicile Certificate: Bihar resident proof
- Aadhaar Card: Student ka (DBT ke liye mandatory)
- Bank Passbook: Student ke naam ka Aadhaar-linked account
- Passport Size Photo: Recent color photo
- Parent's ID Proof: Aadhaar/Voter ID
Tip: Sabhi photocopies school principal se attested karwa lo.
Scam Alert - Dhokhe Se Bache
Bihar mein NMMSS ke naam pe bohot scams chal rahe hain:
- "Guaranteed Selection for Rs 5,000": 100% fake. NMMSS completely merit-based hai, koi shortcut nahi.
- Fake scholarship portals: Original sirf scholarships.gov.in hai. nmmsscholarship.in, scholarshipsindia.com jaise sites FAKE hain.
- "SCERT officer hoon, Rs 10,000 do": Government officer bribe nahi leta. Police complaint karo.
- "Scholarship mili hai, processing fee Rs 2,000 bhejo": NMMSS mein koi bhi fee nahi hai. Government paisa DBT se seedha deti hai.
- OTP share karne ka request: Kabhi kisi ko OTP share mat karo.
Golden Rule: Agar offer too good to be true lage, toh 100% scam hai. Report karo: SkillUpBihar Scam Alerts.
FAQs
Q: Kya private school students NMMSS apply kar sakte hain? A: Nahi. NMMSS sirf government, government-aided, aur local body school students ke liye hai. Private school, NVS, KVS students eligible nahi hain.
Q: Class 7 mein 52% marks hain, eligible hain? A: General category ke liye nahi (minimum 55% chahiye). Lekin agar SC/ST category se ho toh 50% se eligible ho. OBC students ko 55% rule follow karna hoga.
Q: Agar Class 10 mein fail ho gaye toh scholarship milegi? A: Nahi. Scholarship sirf tab renew hoti hai jab next class mein promote ho aur 55% maintain karo. Fail hone par permanently cancel ho jayegi.
Q: Bank account kis ke naam ka hona chahiye? A: Student ke naam ka bank account mandatory hai jo Aadhaar se linked ho. Parents ke account mein payment nahi aayega. Minor hai toh parent ke saath joint account bana sakte ho.
Q: NMMSS exam ki fees kitni hai? A: Zero rupees. Completely free hai. Koi registration fee, exam fee, processing fee nahi. School ya agent fees maange toh scam hai, immediately complain karo.
Scam Alert: Scholarship ke naam pe paisa maangne wale se savdhan. Fake Scholarship Scam Alert padho.
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Last Updated: 9 February 2026
Rs 12,000/Year • October 2026 (Expected)
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