The amount of scholarship is Rs. 12000/- per annum from 1st April 2017 (earlier it was Rs. 6000/- per annum). The Cabinet has approved continuation of the Scheme from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26 with total allocation of Rs.1827 crores. Students of class VIII who secured 55% and above marks in the final examination of class VII are eligible to appear in the Central Sector NMMS Examination, 2025 for class VIII. 5% relaxation to SC,ST, Disable candidates. Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and State Government run residential schools or any Private school are not entitled to get Scholarship.The students must be studying in recognized Government Schools/Government Aided School/Local Body and Government ... School Education Shagun is an over reaching initiative to improve the school education system. The initiative involves creating a junction in the form of a platform for all portals and websites of the Department of School Education in the Government of India and all States and Union Territories (UTs).
The word 'Shagun' is coined from two different words 'Shala', meaning Schools and 'Gunvatta' meaning Quality. This article covers all key details about the NMMS Scholarship — including apply dates, eligibility, last date, application process, scholarship amount, and official links.
