The central government department that looks after school education in India. It runs the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship for Class 9 to 12 students.
The Department of School Education and Literacy is part of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Among its schemes is the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship, which supports bright students from low-income families so they stay in school after Class 8. States hold the selection test and the money is paid through the National Scholarship Portal.
About Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education
Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education is listed on AcadScope as a ministry based in New Delhi, Delhi. It runs 1 scholarship covered here: National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship: A central scholarship of ₹12,000 a year for bright Class 9 students from low-income families in government schools, continued up to Class 12. Each listing below shows who can apply, the important dates and the official link to apply, with the source page and the date AcadScope last checked it. Dates and rules can change every year, so always confirm on the official website before applying.
Scholarships from Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship
A central scholarship of ₹12,000 a year for bright Class 9 students from low-income families in government schools, continued up to Class…
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- Operational Guideline of Central Sector National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NSP : National Scholarship Portal - All Scholarships · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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