National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Examination, West Bengal 2026

The National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Examination is a Government of India scheme providing financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to continue education beyond Class 8. In West Bengal, the Directorate of School Education conducts the state-level implementation of the scheme. Selected students receive a scholarship amount of ₹12,000 per year from Class 9 to Class 12, subject to meeting renewal conditions.

₹12,000 per year for four years (Class 9–12)

Students studying in Class 8 in government or government-aided schools in West Bengal, who passed Class 7 with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) and whose annual family income does not exceed ₹350,000, are eligible to apply.

Apply via the official online application forms linked through the state portals (Live Application Form / Banglar Shiksha).