Yes, You can appear for the National MeanscumMerit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) exam in Class 9, but there is an important condition.

How NMMS works

• Students write the NMMS exam when they are in Class 8.

• If they qualify, they start receiving the scholarship from Class 9 to Class 12.

• The scholarship is 12,000 per year (1,000 per month) if you continue studying and meet the marks requirement.

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