The Gujarat State Examination Board (SEB), Gandhinagar has released the official notification for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) 2025–26. This scholarship scheme, launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, aims to support talented students from economically weaker families and prevent dropouts during secondary and higher secondary education.
Students studying in Class 8 during the academic year 2025–26 can apply online and appear for the NMMS exam.
This article covers the eligibility, application dates, scholarship amount, exam details, and important instructions for all students and parents.
NMMS Scholarship 2025 Gujarat – Highlights
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) |
| Conducted By | Gujarat State Examination Board (SEB), Gandhinagar |
| Academic Year | 2025–26 |
| Eligible Class | Class 8 Students |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹12,000 per year |
| Total Beneficiaries (Gujarat) | 5,097 students |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.sebexam.org |
NMMS Scholarship Amount 2025
Students selected through the district-wise and category-wise merit list will receive:
- ₹1,000 per month
- ₹12,000 per year
- Scholarship Duration: 4 years (Class 9 to Class 12)
A total of 5,097 students from Gujarat will benefit from the scholarship.
Important Note
Scholarship money will be transferred directly to the student’s bank account through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Students must renew their scholarship every year on NSP and get the application verified by:
- School Authority
- District Nodal Officer
SEB only conducts the exam — it does not process scholarship payments.
Eligibility Criteria for NMMS Scholarship 2025 (Gujarat)
Students must meet all the following requirements:
Educational Eligibility
The student must be studying in Class 8 in any of the following:
- Government Primary School
- Local Body School (District Panchayat / Municipality / Municipal Corporation)
- Grant-in-Aid Primary School
Additional Rules
- Must belong to an economically weaker family (income rules to be included in full notification).
- Students from private schools, residential schools, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas are NOT eligible.
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How to Apply for NMMS Scholarship 2025
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website: https://sebexam.org
- Click on Apply Online
- Select NMMS Scholarship 2025–26
- Enter your student UID and basic details
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Important Dates
Students must submit the application form online on the official SEB portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 07/11/2025 |
| Online Application Start | 10/11/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28/11/2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29/11/2025 |
| Tentative Exam Date | 03/01/2026 |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
Final Words
The NMMS Scholarship 2025 Gujarat is an excellent opportunity for Class 8 students from financially weaker families to continue their studies with financial assistance. Students and parents are advised to apply before the deadline and check all details carefully while submitting the application.