The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Scholarship is a key initiative by the NMMC to provide financial educational support to meritorious and deserving students from financially weaker families. This comprehensive scholarship program aims to ensure that no talented student within the Navi Mumbai municipal area is deprived of an education due to financial constraints.
The NMMC offers a variety of scholarships, covering students from primary school to the post-graduate level. With the online application process and direct bank transfers, the corporation has made it easier for students to access this much-needed financial aid.
What is the NMMC Scholarship?
The NMMC Scholarship is a government-funded scheme for students residing in the Navi Mumbai municipal area. It is designed to offer financial assistance to students from underprivileged backgrounds, helping them cover educational expenses such as tuition fees, books, and other related costs. The amount of the scholarship varies depending on the student’s academic level and the specific scholarship category they apply for.
Key Highlights of the NMMC Scholarship 2025
| Feature | Details |
| Launched By | Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation |
| Name of Scholarship | NMMC Scholarship |
| Objective | To provide financial support for education to deserving students from financially weaker sections. |
| Beneficiaries | Students residing in the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation area. |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://schemenmmc.com/ |
Types of NMMC Scholarships
The NMMC offers six distinct scholarship schemes, each tailored to support a specific category of students.
- Scholarship for Children of Widowed and Divorced Women: This scheme provides financial assistance to students whose mothers are widowed or legally divorced, helping them continue their education without a financial burden.
- Scholarship for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Students: This scholarship supports school and college students from financially disadvantaged families who are not covered under other schemes.
- Scholarship for Meritorious Backward Class Students: This program is specifically for talented students from backward communities (SC/ST/NT/VJNT) who need financial assistance to pursue their education from Class 1 to college.
- Scholarship for Children of Local Project Victims: This scholarship is for students whose families were displaced or affected by various CIDCO or MIDC projects in the Navi Mumbai area.
- Scholarship for Children of Cleaners and Contract Workers: This scheme is dedicated to providing financial support to the children of parents working as cleaners or contract workers in NMMC establishments.
- Scholarship for Children of Stone Quarry/Construction/Stand/Pipe Workers: This scholarship provides financial aid to the children of daily wage laborers and workers in the construction and quarry industries.
Eligibility Criteria and Reward Details 2025
While specific eligibility criteria apply to each category, some general requirements must be met by all applicants.
General Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: The applicant must be a permanent resident of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation area.
- Income: For students from economically weaker sections, the annual family income must be within ₹8 lakhs, as certified by a Tehsildar.
- Bank Account: It is mandatory for the student to have an Aadhaar-linked bank account in their name, with a nationalized bank located within the NMMC area. The account must be KYC compliant.
- Academic Performance:
- EWS Students: Must have secured at least 65% marks in the previous year’s annual examination.
- Backward Class Students: Must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the previous year’s examination.
- Exclusions: Students admitted under the Right to Education (RTE) Act or those studying in NMMC-run schools (Class 1-10) are not eligible. The scholarship is limited to only two children from a single family.
Scholarship Amount
The scholarship amount varies based on the student’s academic level:
- Classes 1 to 4: ₹4,000 per year
- Classes 5 to 7: ₹6,000 per year
- Classes 8 to 10: ₹8,000 per year
- Junior College (Classes 11-12): ₹9,600 per year
- Degree Courses: ₹12,000 per year
- Postgraduate Courses: ₹16,000 per year
- Technical and Professional Courses: ₹8,000 per year
NMMC Scholarship Application Process and Important Dates
The application process for the NMMC Scholarship 2025 is conducted online through the official portal.
Important Dates 2025-26
- Registration Start Date: June 20, 2025
- Registration End Date: July 31, 2025
- Final Application Submission Last Date: August 15, 2025
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the Official Website: Go to
https://schemenmmc.com/. - New Registration: If you are a new user, click on the “New Register” option. If you have applied before, use your previous login credentials.
- Fill the Form: Enter your personal details, academic information, parent’s details, and bank account information.
- Upload Documents: Upload original scanned copies of all required documents in PDF format.
- Submit Application: After reviewing all the information, click the “Submit” button to complete the process.
Required Documents
Ensure you have all the necessary documents ready for upload:
- Previous year’s mark sheet
- Aadhaar Card
- Student’s own Aadhaar-linked bank passbook/cheque photocopy
- Proof of residence (e.g., electricity bill, ration card from the NMMC area)
- Income Certificate from the Tehsildar
- Caste Certificate (for backward class students)
- Specific documents for other categories (e.g., widow/divorce certificate, project-affected certificate)
Contact Details and FAQs
For any queries or assistance, you can contact the NMMC Social Development Department.
- Helpline Numbers:
9969008088,9594841666,9372106976,9702309054
FAQs
Q1. Who can apply for the NMMC Scholarship?
Only permanent residents of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation area who belong to financially weaker families are eligible to apply.
Q2. What is the selection process?
The selection is based on the fulfillment of specific eligibility criteria and the submission of all required documents for the scholarship category you are applying for.
Q3. How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship amount is transferred directly into the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method.