India news brief · Reported 2026-10-01 · Checked 2 October 2026
What happened
The Education Ministry has extended applications for the 2026–27 National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme to 31 October 2026. The official schedule gives institute verification until 15 November and district verification until 30 November.
Why it matters
The scheme provides ₹12,000 a year to eligible students. Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal, where students must complete One-Time Registration before applying. Eligibility and renewal requirements still apply.
What readers should know
Students should keep the submission acknowledgement, check their application status and coordinate with their school for verification. Submitting an application and receiving approval are different stages. Families should consult the official portal for their circumstances and avoid relying on an older deadline circulated in messages.
Source: PIB, 1 October 2026. This is an original summary, not on-the-ground reporting. Details may change after the reporting date.
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