NMMS Scholarship 2026

NMMS Scholarship 2026 — Overview

• Scholarship Name: National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS).
• Organization: Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam.
• Academic Session: 2026–2027.
• Nodal Agency: Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
• Total Scholarships: 2,411 for Assam.
• Eligible Class: Class VIII students.
• Scholarship Amount: Rs. 12,000 per annum (Rs. 1,000 per month).
• Application Mode: Online.

Eligibility Criteria for NMMS Scholarship 2026

Students who are currently studying in Class VIII in government, government-aided or local body schools are eligible to apply for the NMMS Scholarship Examination 2026. Applicants must have secured at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in their Class VII examination. However, students belonging to the SC/ST categories are eligible with a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks.

The annual parental income of applicants must not exceed Rs. 3,50,000. Selected scholarship recipients must continue their studies as regular students in government, government-aided or local body schools in Classes IX, X, XI and XII. To continue receiving the scholarship, students must secure at least 55% marks in Classes IX and XI and 60% in Class X. SC/ST candidates receive a relaxation of 5% in these continuation requirements.

Who Cannot Apply?

• Students studying in private schools are not eligible for the scholarship.
• Students of Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas cannot receive this scholarship.
• Students studying in residential schools run by State Government institutions, where boarding, lodging and education facilities are provided, are also not eligible.

Educational Qualification for NMMS Scholarship 2026

Applicants must be studying in Class VIII at a government, government-aided or local body school. They must have obtained a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in their Class VII examination to appear in the scholarship examination. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum requirement is relaxed by 5%.

After selection, students must maintain the prescribed academic performance in Classes IX, X and XI to continue receiving the scholarship in subsequent classes. The scholarship can be continued for a maximum period of four years, covering Classes IX to XII, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.

Application Fees for NMMS Scholarship 2026

Candidates must pay the examination application fee according to their category. The category-wise application fees are given below:

Applicants must complete the fee payment while submitting their online application.

How to Apply for NMMS Scholarship 2026

Eligible students can submit their applications online through the official NMMS Assam Scholarship Portal. Before applying through the NMMS portal, candidates must register themselves on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Follow these steps to complete the application:

1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal and complete the required registration using the NSP One Time Registration (OTR) facility.
2. After completing NSP registration, visit the official NMMS Assam Scholarship Portal. The application link is available in the Important Links section below.
3. Click on the Online Application Form link and select the registration option.
4. Enter your personal information and educational details correctly.
5. Upload the required documents, including your photograph, signature and applicable certificates.
6. Pay the examination application fee according to your category.
7. Review all the information entered in the application form.
8. Finally, submit the application and keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

Important Dates for NMMS Scholarship 2026

• Starting Date of Online Application: 12th August 2026.
• Last Date of Online Application: 8th November 2026.
• E-Admit Card Release Date: 12th November 2026.
• NMMS Examination Date: 28th November 2026.

Important Links for NMMS Scholarship 2026

Documents Required for NMMS Online Application

Candidates must upload the following scanned documents while completing their online application:

1. Scanned copy of the candidate’s passport-size photograph.
2. Scanned copy of the candidate’s signature.
3. Scanned copy of the caste certificate (for OBC, SC and ST candidates only).
4. Scanned copy of the disability certificate (for candidates with disabilities).

Selection Process of NMMS Scholarship 2026

Selection of eligible students will be based on a written examination consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The examination will contain two separate papers:

Candidates must pass both MAT and SAT. They need to secure at least 40% marks in aggregate in the two tests. For SC/ST candidates, the qualifying requirement is 32%.

Additionally, candidates must obtain at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in their Class VIII examination. The minimum requirement for SC/ST students is 50%.

Examination Medium: The question paper will be available in Assamese, English, Hindi, Bengali and Bodo. However, the OMR answer sheet will be in English.

Extra Time: Children with disabilities will receive additional examination time as applicable.

Previous Year Question Papers: Previous five years’ question papers are available through the Bidyarthi application on the Google Play Store.

Category-wise Reservation for NMMS Scholarship Assam

The scholarship reservation percentages mentioned in the notification are as follows:

NMMS Scholarship Technical Helpdesk

Students facing technical difficulties during the application process can contact the following helpline numbers:

• Helpline Number 1: 7977259728
• Helpline Number 2: 8108014947

FAQ for NMMS Scholarship 2026