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Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
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- Hindustan Times
NMMS scholarship 2025 registration underway for school students; check eligibility, selection process, amount
The Department of School Education and Literacy is accepting online applications for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) for 2025. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for NMMS scholarship 2025 on the NSP portal, NMMS scholarship registration is underway for school students, check eligibility(Shutterstock) Also read: Uttar Pradesh govt to launch mobile app for scholarships to pre, post-matric students Under this scheme, the department awards 1 lakh scholarships every year at Class 9 level, which can be continued up to Class 12. Students selected for the scholarship receive ₹12,000 per annum. Name of state/ UT Number of scholarships Andhra Pradesh 4087 Arunachal Pradesh 122 Assam 2411 Bihar 5433 Chhattisgarh 2246 Goa 144 Gujarat 5097 Haryana 2337 Himachal Pradesh 832 Jammu and Kashmir 1091 Jharkhand 1959 Karnataka 5534 Kerala 3473 Madhya Pradesh 6446 Maharashtra 11682 Manipur 255 Meghalaya 231 Mizoram 103 Nagaland 180 Odisha 3314 Punjab 2210 Rajasthan 5471 Sikkim 58 Tamil Nadu 6695 Telangana 2921 Tripura 351 Uttar Pradesh 15143 Uttarakhand 1048 West Bengal 7250 A&N Islands 42 Chandigarh 85 D&N Haveli 22 Daman & Diu 16 Delhi 1576 Lakshadweep 10 Pondicherry 125 View All Prev Next Also read: UGC Ishan Uday scholarship registration underway at NSP portal, Northeast students can get ₹8000 per month NMMS scholarship 2025: Eligibility, selection process, amount Under this scheme, 1,00,000 scholarships are awarded to meritorious students whose parental income is not more than ₹ 3,50,000 per annum from all sources at the time of selection 3,50,000 per annum from all sources at the time of selection This scholarship is provided on a yearly basis to regular students in class 9 in Government, Government-aided, local body schools. The scholarship will be for a maximum period of four years. The students studying in "Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are not eligible. Similarly, students in residential schools run by the centre/ state government institutions, where facilities like boarding, lodging and education and students studying in private schools are also not eligible. State governments will conduct examinations to select students of their states for the scholarship. The exam will be conducted at the Class 8 level using a Mental Ability Test (MAT) and a Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). To appear for the selection test conducted during Class 8, the students need to score at least 55 per cent (50 per cent for SC/ST students) marks or equivalent grade in Class 7. The Mental Ability Test and the Scholastic Aptitude Test will consist of 90 multiple-choice questions each. covering science, social studies and mathematics subjects taught in classes 7 and 8. Each test will be of 90 minutes duration. The students must pass both the tests with at least 40 per cent marks in aggregate (32 per cent marks for SC, ST). Also read: Central Sector Scholarship for College, University Students: Application open, check eligibility, amount, other details To find more details and apply online, click here.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
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- The Hindu
School Education Minister holds review meeting in Tiruchi
Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi held a review meeting in Tiruchi on Wednesday focusing on Andhanallur, Manikandam, Tiruchi city, Tiruverumbur and Pullambadi areas. The School Education Department conducted a State Level Achievement Test for students of classes 3, 5 and 8 in government and aided schools in February to identify learning gaps and plan academic interventions. Tiruchi district had secured sixth in the state-level test. Mr. Poyyamozhi urged the school head to work better to make the district achieve first position. He also felicitated V. Rani, headmistress of Panchayat Union Middle School at Tattayyangarpettai, and the English teacher of the school V. Manikandan for helping 18 students of the school clear the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship examination in the academic year 2024-2025. Chief Educational Officer K. Krishnapriya and other senior officials were present.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
NMMS 2024-25: 292 students selected from Mysuru
The results of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) selection exam for the academic year 2024–25, conducted by the Union government, have been announced. A total of 292 students from Mysuru district have been selected. Although the district was allotted 274 seats under this scheme, an additional 18 students have been selected beyond the allocated quota. Students from classes 9 to 12 who are selected under this scheme will receive ₹12,000 per year, directly credited to their bank accounts. As many as 78 students from Mysuru rural have been selected, besides 51 from Mysuru South and 42 from T Narasipura. The number of students selected in other taluks and blocks includes Nanjangud (34); Hunsur (24); Mysuru North (22); 18 students each from K.R. Nagar and H.D. Kote, and five students from Periyapatna. As many as 98 students from Adarsha Vidyalayas have been selected, while 20 from Karnataka Public Schools (KPS), 58 from Government High Schools, and 45 from Government Higher Primary Schools have been selected. With this, 221 students (75.68%) were from government schools and 71 students (24.31%) were from aided institutions, according to an official release. Students who were selected this year, as well as those already receiving the NMMS in previous years and continuing their studies in classes 9 to 12 in government or aided institutions in 2025–26, can apply through the National Scholarship Portal. Details such as bank account information can be obtained from the NMMS nodal officers at the respective Block Education Offices or from the heads of their educational institutions, said the release from the principal of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Mysuru.
Time of India
09-06-2025
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- Time of India
AP NMMS result 2025 released at bseap.org: Direct link to download scorecards here
AP NMMS result 2025: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Andhra Pradesh, has officially released the results of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Scheme for the academic year 2024-25. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Students who appeared for the examination conducted on December 8, 2024, can now access their results via the official portal, The announcement marks a significant milestone for thousands of Class 8 students across Andhra Pradesh aspiring for financial support to continue their secondary education. The results comprise a comprehensive merit list as well as individual merit cards, both of which are now available for download. AP NMMS result 2025: Steps to download scorecards here Candidates can follow the steps to download scorecards from the official website once it is released: Visit the official website — Click on the link labeled 'NMMS 2024-25 Results' available on the homepage. Enter your UDISE code or roll number in the specified field. The result will be displayed on the screen. Download and take a printout of the merit card for future reference. Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided to download the AP NMMS result 2025. APNMMS result 2025: Details mentioned in the NMMS merit list The published merit list includes critical details of qualified candidates and serves as an official confirmation of eligibility for the scholarship. Students can expect to find the following information: Name of the student Examination roll number Name and UDISE code of the school Marks secured in the examination Scholarship eligibility status About the AP NMMS scholarship 2024-25 The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship is a centrally sponsored initiative designed to curb dropout rates among students belonging to economically weaker sections. Administered through state governments, the scheme provides financial aid of ₹12,000 per annum to meritorious students from Class 9 onwards up to Class 12. In Andhra Pradesh, the DGE is responsible for conducting the examination and publishing results. Selection is based on the performance in the written test comprising Mental Ability and Scholastic Aptitude sections Candidates are advised to stay in touch with the official website to get the latest updates on the APNMMS result 2025.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Street vendor's daughter in Karur scores 495 in Class 10, aspires to become a doctor
TIRUCHY: Defying all odds, G Pavithra, the daughter of a street vendor, has scored a total of 495 out of 500 marks in SSLC board examinations in Karur. A student of Chinnadharapuram Government Girls' Higher Secondary School, Pavithra secured centum in three subjects-Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. She scored 98 in English and 97 in Tamil. Pavithra's father Ganesan sells plastic jugs on a pushcart. Her mother, Chitra, is a homemaker. Pavithra wishes to become a doctor. To honour her achievement, the school organised a felicitation ceremony. Pavithra said, 'I always studied keeping in mind my family's financial situation. My teachers always encouraged me and thoroughly explained every subject.' Pavithra also receives educational incentives from both the central and state governments - Rs 1,000 per month for passing the central government's National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship in Class 8, and Rs 1,000 annually for clearing the state's TRUST (Tamil Nadu Rural Students Talent) examination. Pavithra's parents also expressed their joy over her achievement. 'We are proud of our daughter's performance and will fully support her in pursuing her dreams,' said Ganeshan.
