Prayagraj: Applications for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) examination in Uttar Pradesh have touched a three-year high, with 1,74,662 students registering this year, over 17,000 more than in 2025.The rise highlights growing interest among students in securing financial assistance to continue their education beyond Class 8.According to secondary education department officials, the state received 1,57,013 applications…