NMMS Assam 2025 – National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme
Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam has released the official notification for the Centrally Sponsored “National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)” Scheme for the financial year 2025–26. This scheme aims to award scholarships to meritorious and economically disadvantaged students from Class IX to XII studying in Government, Government-aided, and Local Body schools in Assam.
NMMS Assam 2025
NMMS Assam 2025 – National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme
NMMS Assam 2025 – Overview
Scheme Name : National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
Academic Session : 2025–2026
Organizing Authority : Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam
Application Mode : Online
Official Website : www.madhyamik.assam.gov.in
Eligibility Class : Class VIII (for exam), scholarship awarded for Class IX–XII
Scholarship Amount : ₹12,000 per annum
Last Date to Apply : 15/07/2025
Eligibility Criteria for NMMS Assam2025
Educational Qualification:
Must be a regular student of Class VIII in a government, government-aided, or local body school.
Must have secured at least 55% marks in Class VII (50% for SC/ST students).
Income Criteria:
Parental annual income should not exceed ₹3,50,000/- from all sources.
Ineligible Schools:
Students studying in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, or private residential schools are not eligible.
Documents Required
Aadhaar Card
Passport size photograph
Class VII Mark Sheet
Income Certificate (from a competent authority)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Student’s Bank Account Details
How to Apply for NMMS Assam 2025?
Interested and eligible students may apply online through the following steps:
Scroll down to the “Important Web Links” section.
Click on the “One-Time Registration” link.
A new webpage will open. Register using your basic details (such as Aadhaar number, mobile number, email, etc.).
After registration, go back to the homepage and click on “Login to Apply” under the relevant academic year.
Fill in the Online Application Form completely.
Upload all required documents (mark sheet, income certificate, caste certificate, etc.).
Click on “Submit” and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important DateforNMMS Assam 2025
Starting date of submission of online application: 22nd June 2025
Last date of submission of online application: 15th July 2025