NMMS Scholarship 2025: Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam has released the official notification of Centrally Sponsored “National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)” Scheme for the academic session 2025 – 2026. NMMS Scholarships are awarded to the gifted or meritorious students studying as regular students in class IX, X, XI and XII in a Government and provincialized schools and whose parental income are not more than Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum.
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NMMS Scholarship 2025
| Name of scholarship | National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme |
| Name of exam | National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Examination, 2025 |
| Academic session | 2025 – 2026 |
| Nodal agency | Ministry of Education (MoE), GOI |
| Exam level | National Level |
| Class | Class VIII (8th Standard) |
| Application method | Online |
| No of scholarship for Assam | 2411 |
| Date of exam | 15th November 2025 |
| Technical Help Line Number | 7977259728 ; [ Monday to Saturday : 10 A.M TO 5 P.M ] |
Category-wise reservation:
SC: 15%
ST: 7.5%
PWD: 4%
Value of NMMS Scholarship Assam
The amount of scholarship will be Rs. 12000/- per annum @ Rs. 1000 per month.
Eligibility Criteria of NMMS Scholarship
Class: Students of Class-VIII studying in Government, Local Body, and Govt. Aided are only eligible.
Marks:
Minimum of 55 % marks or equivalent grade in Class VII examination is needed for appearing NMMS examination(5% less for SC/ST students)
The awardees should get minimum of 55% marks in Class IX and XI and 60% in Class X for continuance of scholarship (Relaxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates) in next higher classes.
Family Income: Scholarships are awarded to the gifted or meritorious students whose parental income is not more than Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum.
Type of School: Students studying as regular students in class IX, X, XI and XII in a Government, Government-aided and local body schools for a maximum period of four years.
Who Can’t Apply for NMMS Scholarship ?
Following category of students can’t apply for NMMS Scholarship –
> Students studying in private schools too appear in this scholarship exam; but they won’t be eligible for this scholarship.
> The students studying in “Kendriya Vidyalaya’ and “Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas” are not entitled to get this scholarship.
> Students studying in Residential Schools run by the State Government Institutions, where facilities like boarding, lodging and education are provided and students studying in private schools are also not eligible for the scholarship under this scheme.
Examination Fee of NMMS Exam
SC/ ST: Rs.180/-
PWD: Rs 175/-
UR/ OBC: Rs.200/-
How to Apply for NMMS Assam Scholarship ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these scholarship by visiting Official NMMS Assam Scholarship Portal.
=> Scroll down, go to Important Links section.
=> Click on Online Application link.
=> A new webpage will be opened.
=> Enter all your personal and educational details as required.
=> Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
=> Pay the application fee as per your category.
=> Click on submit button.
Documents to be Submitted with Online Application Form
Following documents are to be uploaded along with online application form :
> Scanned copy of Candidate’s Photograph.
> Scanned copy of Candidate’s Signature.
> Scanned copy of Candidate’s Caste certificate (Only for OBC, SC and ST candidates).
> Scanned copy of Candidate’s Disability certificate (Disabled candidates).
Important Dates of NMMS Exam 2025
| Starting date of online application | 15/07/2025 |
| Last date of online application | 15/10/2025 |
| Date of Examination | 15/11/2025 |
Important Dates of NMMS Exam 2025
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