NMMS 2025–26 — Renewal for Classes 11–12
Scheme: National Means‑cum‑Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) — run by DoSEL, MoE, Govt. of India. Amount: ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000/month) credited via DBT through NSP.
📄 Official NMMSS Guidelines (PDF)
🧾 NSP – National Scholarship Portal
At a glance (XI–XII):
- Scholarship: ₹12,000 per annum (₹1,000/month) from Class IX to XII (max 4 years).
- Renewal in Class 12: Must have clear promotion from Class XI → XII in the first attempt. No separate % rule at XI (as per guidelines).
- Key % requirement: Class 10 ≥ 60% (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST) to continue at higher secondary stage (Class 11–12).
- Portal: Renewal happens on NSP (OTR ID mandatory from AY 2024‑25).
🎯 Renewal Eligibility for Class 11–12
- Class 10 Board: Scored ≥ 60% aggregate (SC/ST: ≥ 55%) to continue at higher secondary stage.
- Promotion rule: Clear promotion from XI → XII in the first attempt (if your school doesn’t hold an annual XI exam, get a certificate from Head of Institution).
- Regular study: Continue as a regular student in Govt./Govt‑aided/Local‑body school.
- Gap rule: Any gap of an academic session discontinues the scholarship.
💰 Amount & Disbursal
- Amount: ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000/month) — credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student’s bank account.
- Mode: Apply/renew on NSP → verified by school/DEO/state → sanctioned by Ministry → disbursed by SBI through DBT.
🧭 NSP Renewal — Step by Step (for XI & XII)
- Create/confirm One‑Time Registration (OTR) on NSP (Aadhaar/EID based).
- Login as “Renewal” with Application ID/Password.
- Select scheme: National Means‑cum‑Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) → Renewal.
- Fill academic details (upload Class X marksheet and Class XI promotion proof), bank details (active, Aadhaar‑seeded).
- Submit → Institute verification → District/State verification → Final submission. Track status on NSP dashboard.
🗂️ Documents for Renewal
- Class X marksheet (board exam).
- Class XI annual result/promotion certificate (or Head’s certificate if no XI exam is held).
- Student bank passbook (active account), Aadhaar, income/caste certificates (as applicable), and institute verification form.
📅 Typical Timeline (check NSP for exact dates)
- NSP opens: usually from late June (renewal window announced on NSP).
- Institute/State verification: rolling; deadlines are often extended — keep an eye on NSP notices.
- DBT credit: after Ministry sanction; viewable in NSP status/ PFMS.
🔎 Quick FAQ for XI–XII
- Is there a % rule in Class 11? Central guidelines require promotion XI → XII in first attempt; the numeric % threshold applies to Class 10 (≥60%).
- What if my school has no Class 11 exam? Upload the Head’s certificate (as per guidelines) while renewing on NSP.
- Can I hold two central scholarships? No. Only one central scholarship is allowed at a time.
🔗 Official Links
- NMMSS Guidelines (Revised): DoSEL PDF
- National Scholarship Portal (Renewal/OTR): scholarships.gov.in
📝 Disclaimer
This guide summarizes central guidelines for AY 2025–26. States may issue operational notices (dates/formats). Always follow NSP and your State Education Dept. updates.