NMMC Scholarship 2025-26: Financial Aid for Economically Weaker Students; Register by Aug 15, Get Direct Link Here

The NMMC scholarship 2025-26 registration window is active from June 20 to July 31, 2025. All completed online application forms must be submitted by the final deadline of August 15, 2025.

The NMMC's Social Development Department has started accepting applications for the 2025-26 annual educational scholarship. It aimed at economically underprivileged kids in Navi Mumbai from Class 1 through college.

 

DIRECT LINK: NMMC Scholarship 2025-26 Online Portal (ACTIVE)

 

Students must register online at schemenmmc.com between June 20 and July 31, 2025, with the final application submission due by August 15, 2025. NMMC encourages all eligible candidates to apply, noting that late submissions will not be accepted. Full details on eligibility and required documents are available on the website.

NMMC Scholarship Scheme For 2025-26: What is the Eligibility Criteria?

All the eligibilities the students need to get the NMMC 2025-26 scholarship are given below:

• Residency: Beneficiaries must have resided in the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation area for at least 3 years.
• Academic Performance (General Economically Weaker Sections): Students must have secured at least 65% marks in their previous year's annual examination.
• Academic Performance (Backward Class Students): Backward class students must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in their previous year's examination.
• Other Categories: There are no specific mark requirements for other eligible categories.
• Family Income: For students from economically weaker sections, the annual family income must be within 8 lakhs, as per an income certificate from the Hon'ble Tehsildar Thane.
• Bank Account:
  1. It is mandatory for students to have an Aadhaar-linked account with a nationalized bank.
  2. The bank account must be in the student's name and located within the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation area.
  3. The account must be KYC compliant and regularly updated. Sukanya Samriddhi accounts are not accepted.
• Exclusions:
  1. Students admitted under the Right to Education (RTE) cannot avail of this scholarship.
  2. Students studying in Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Schools (Class 1st to 10th) are not eligible.
  3. Only two children from a single family can avail of this scholarship.
  4. The beneficiary family should not be receiving benefits from any other

NMMC 2025-26 Scholarship: Step-by-Step Application Process

Here's the step-by-step application process for NMMC 2025-26 Scholarship presented below:

Step	Description
1	Access the Official Portal: Visit the NMMC's official scholarship website: www.schemenmmc.com.
2	Register (New Applicants): If you are applying for the first time, complete the full registration process on the portal to create your account.
3	Log In (Returning Applicants): If you received the scholarship in 2024-25, use your existing user ID and password to log in and access the 2025-26 application. Re-registration is not required.
4	Fill Application Form: Accurately complete all sections of the online application form with the required personal, academic, and financial details.
5	Upload Documents: Scan and upload original copies of all necessary supporting documents (e.g., mark sheets, proof of residence, caste/income certificates, etc.) in PDF format.
6	Verify Bank Details: Crucially, ensure that your bank account number and IFSC code are entered correctly. The scholarship recipient will be responsible for any errors in these details. The account must be Aadhaar-linked and in a nationalized bank within NMMC limits.
7	Submit Application: Once all information is accurate and documents are uploaded, submit your completed online application form. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

 

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which categories of students are eligible to apply for the NMMC scholarship scheme 2025-26? +

Ans: The NMMC scholarship scheme targets students from various vulnerable groups, including:

• Children of widowed or divorced women.
• Students from economically weaker sections.
• Backward class students.
• Students from families who are local project victims in the Navi Mumbai area (whose land was acquired by CIDCO or MIDC).
• Children of sweepers and contract workers employed in municipal establishments within the Navi Mumbai area.
• Children of Quarry/Construction/Sand/Naka workers in the Navi Mumbai area.

What documents are required for the NMMC Scholarship Scheme application, and in what format should they be submitted? +

Ans: Candidates must upload original scanned copies of the following documents in PDF format:

Documents
Academic Proof	Previous Year Mark Sheet (If no exam, relevant mark sheet/proof must be attached)
Proof of Residence (Any one)	Current year property tax payment receipt (if property owner), Election ID card, Name in voter list, Water supply/Electricity bill, Annual rent agreement, Passport, Ration card, Nationalized bank passbook (all from Navi Mumbai municipal area)
Bank Account Details	Student's Bank Passbook/Cheque Photocopy (of the student's own Aadhaar-linked account in a nationalized bank)
Caste Proof	Caste Certificate (for Backward Class students, from competent authority)
Income Proof	Income Certificate (from Hon'ble Tehsildar Thane, annual family income within Rs. 8 lakhs for economically weaker sections)
Specific Category Proofs
Widowed/Divorced Women's Children	Husband's death certificate (for widows), OR Court order regarding divorce (for divorced women)
Cleaners/Contract Workers' Children	Certificate from concerned Contractor/Sanitation Inspector/Sanitation Officer/Head of Department confirming parent's employment as a contract worker in NMMC establishment
Project-Affected Families' Children	Copy of certificate/satbara copy/award confirming land acquisition by CIDCO or MIDC for the Navi Mumbai project
Quarry/Construction/Sand/Pipe Worker's Children	Proof that applicant's parent is a registered owner/NGO Worker in Stone Quarry/Construction/Sand/Pipe Worker
Identity Proof	Aadhaar Card (crucial for bank account linking)

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