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About the Post

Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam has released the official notification for the Centrally Sponsored National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Scheme for the academic session 2025–2026.
The NMMS Scholarship aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections studying in Classes IX to XII in Government and Provincialised schools.

Eligible students of Class VIII may apply online through the official portal.

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NMMS Scholarship Details

Field	Details
Name of Exam	National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Examination 2025
Scholarship Scheme	National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
Academic Session	2025–2026
Nodal Agency	Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India
Exam Level	National Level
Eligible Class	Class VIII
Application Method	Online
No. of Scholarships for Assam	2411
Date of Examination	15 November 2025
Technical Helpdesk	7977259728 (Mon–Sat, 10 AM to 5 PM)

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Category-wise Reservation

Category	Reservation (%)
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
PwD	4%

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Value of NMMS Scholarship

• Selected students will receive ₹12,000 per annum (₹1000 per month).
• The scholarship is provided for four years: Classes IX, X, XI, and XII.

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Eligibility Criteria of NMMS Scholarship 2025

Educational Qualification

Student Eligibility

Criteria	Requirement
Class	Must be studying in Class VIII in Government, Provincialised, Local Body, or Government-aided schools
Marks in Class VII	Minimum 55% marks (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students)

Continuation of Scholarship

Class	Minimum Marks Required
Class IX	55% (Relaxable by 5% for SC/ST)
Class X	60% (Relaxable by 5% for SC/ST)
Class XI	Continuation subject to promotion
Class XII	Continuation subject to promotion

Family Income

• Annual parental income must not exceed ₹3,50,000.

Type of School

• Students must be studying as regular students in Classes IX to XII in
  Government, Provincialised, Local Body, or Government-aided schools.

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Who Cannot Apply for NMMS Scholarship?

• Students of private schools are not eligible (even if they appear for the exam).
• Students studying in Kendriya Vidyalayas or Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.
• Students of State Government residential schools where facilities like boarding, lodging, and education are provided.

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How to Apply for NMMS Assam Scholarship 2025?

1. Visit the official NMMS Assam Scholarship Portal.
2. Click on Online Application Form and select Register Now.
3. Fill in personal and academic details and upload required documents.
4. Pay the application fee based on your category.
5. Submit the form and keep the acknowledgment for future use.

Documents Required

• Scanned Passport-size Photograph
• Scanned Signature
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC)
• Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)

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Selection Process of NMMS Scholarship

1. A written examination (MCQ) will be held on 15 November 2025.
2. The question paper will be available in Assamese, English, Hindi, Bengali, and Bodo.
3. The OMR sheet will be provided in English only.
4. Students with disabilities will receive additional time.
5. There will be two papers:

Question Paper	Total Marks	Date
Mental Ability Test (MAT)	90	15/11/2025
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)	90	15/11/2025

Qualifying Conditions

• Students must score at least 40% (aggregate of MAT + SAT).
• SC/ST students must score 32%.
• Students must have secured 55% marks in Class VIII (50% for SC/ST).

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Examination Fee

Category	Application Fee
SC / ST	₹180
PwD	₹175
UR / OBC	₹200

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Starting Date of Application	25 July 2025
Last Date of Application	20 November 2025
E-Admit Card Issue	1 December 2025
Date of Examination	13 December 2025

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Important Links

Description	Link
Online Application Form	Click Here
Last Date Extension Notice	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Official Guidelines	Click Here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Join Telegram Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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