National Scholarship 2025: How To Apply, Documents Required And Eligibility; Check Before Deadline

The dates have been announced for the 'National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship,' which is for students studying in government schools, government-funded schools, and other local schools. The exam will be held on November 9th this year. If you are eligible and interested, you can apply online before the deadline, which is September 24th.

- You can only apply through the official website: www.entdata.co.in.

- Applications sent by mail or any other method will not be accepted.

- There is no fee to apply.

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Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the exam, you must meet these conditions:

Schooling: You must currently be in Class 8 (during the 2025-26 school year) at a government, government-funded, or local body school.

Past Marks: You must have passed Class 7 last year (2024-25) with at least 55% marks. (For SC/ST students, the requirement is 50%).

Family Income: Your parents' total annual income must be less than ₹3,50,000.

Who Cannot Apply?

Students studying in private schools, KendriyaVidyalayas (KVs), Navodaya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, and residential schools are not eligible for this scholarship.

Documents You Need to Upload

You must upload a copy of the following documents with your online application:

- ncome Certificate

- Aadhaar Card

- Caste Certificate (if it applies to you)

- Disability Certificate (if it applies to you)

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Important: If you fail to upload these required documents, your application will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.

This scholarship is a great opportunity for talented students from financially weaker families to get money to help with their future education. All interested students should apply on time and read the instructions carefully.