NMMS Scholarship 2025 – National Means Cum-Merit Scholarship

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The Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam has released the official notification for the NMMS Scholarship 2025 under the Centrally Sponsored National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Scheme for the academic session 2025–2026.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious Class 8 students from economically weaker sections studying in Government or Provincialized schools.

Last Date: 30th September 2025
Scholarship Amount: ₹12,000 per annum
Apply Now @ madhyamik.assam.gov.in

The Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam has released the official notification for the NMMS Scholarship 2025 under the Centrally Sponsored National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Scheme for the academic session 2025–2026.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious Class 8 students from economically weaker sections studying in Government or Provincialized schools.

NMMS Scholarship

NMMS Scholarship 2025 – Overview

Parameter Details
Name of Exam National Means Cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Exam 2025
Scholarship Authority Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India
Conducted By Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam
Academic Session 2025–2026
Applicable Class Class VIII
Scholarship Amount ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000/month)
Mode of Application Online
Total Scholarships (Assam) 2411
Exam Date 15th November 2025
Official Website madhyamik.assam.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria for NMMS Scholarship 2025

🔹 Who Can Apply?

  • Class: Class VIII students studying in Government, Local Body, or Government-aided schools.

  • Academic Record: At least 55% marks in Class VII (5% relaxation for SC/ST students).

  • Income Limit: Annual parental income must not exceed ₹3.5 lakh.

  • Continuation Requirements:

    • Class IX & XI: Minimum 55%

    • Class X: Minimum 60% (relaxation of 5% for SC/ST)

🔸 Who Cannot Apply?

  • Students in private schools (even if they take the exam)

  • Students in Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

  • Students in fully residential government schools with free boarding/lodging

NMMS Scholarship Value

  • ₹12,000 per annum (disbursed @ ₹1,000 per month)

  • Awarded for Classes IX to XII (4 years)

NMMS Scholarship 2025 – Reservation

Category Reservation
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
PWD 4%

NMMS Application Fee

Category Fee
UR/ OBC ₹200/-
SC/ ST ₹180/-
PWD ₹175/-

How to Apply for NMMS Scholarship 2025?

  1. Visit the official website: madhyamik.assam.gov.in

  2. Click on Online Application Form

  3. Complete the registration via “Register Now”

  4. Fill in personal, academic details and upload required documents

  5. Pay the application fee according to your category

  6. Submit the form and take a printout for reference

Documents Required

  • Scanned passport-size photo

  • Scanned signature

  • Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC)

  • Disability certificate (for PWD)

NMMS Exam Pattern 2025

Paper Name Marks Date
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 90 15th Nov 2025
Scholastic Aptitude Test 90 15th Nov 2025
  • Question paper in: Assamese, English, Hindi, Bengali, and Bodo

  • Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  • Minimum Qualifying Marks:

    • 40% aggregate in MAT + SAT (32% for SC/ST)

    • 55% in Class VIII (50% for SC/ST)

Important Dates of NMMS Scholarship 2025

Event Date
Start of Application 25th July 2025
Last Date to Apply 30th September 2025
E-Admit Card Release 5th November 2025
NMMS Exam Date 15th November 2025

Important Web-Links of NMMS Exam

 

Online Application Form
Click Here
Official Notification
Click Here
Official Guidelines
Click Here
Official Website
Click Here

FAQs – NMMS Scholarship Assam 2025

Q1. What is the scholarship amount under NMMS?
💰 ₹12,000 annually or ₹1,000 per month.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for NMMS Assam 2025?
Students studying in Class VIII in Govt/Govt-aided schools with income under ₹3.5 lakh/year.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for NMMS Assam 2025?
📌 30th September 2025

Q4. What is the exam date of NMMS Assam 2025?
📅 15th November 2025

Also Read: ST Scholarship Assam 2025

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