PRAYAGRAJ, March 6 -- An analysis of the detailed results of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination 2026 has revealed that talented students from 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh achieved a remarkable 100% success rate.

According to the results released on February 28 by the Examination Regulatory Authority (ERA), Uttar Pradesh, 14,925 meritorious students have been selected against the state's total quota of 15,143 seats for class 8 students studying in government-run, government-aided, and local body schools.

Despite sustained efforts by authorities to encourage greater participation, 218 scholarship seats remained vacant this year, officials conceded.

The selected students will receive a scholarship of Rs.1,000 per...