The NMMS Exam 2025 is for Class 8 students of government or aided schools with annual family income below ₹3.5 lakh. Students must have scored at least 55% (50% for SC/ST). Apply online via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) by filling the form, uploading documents, and verifying through school authorities.
Eligibility Criteria : NMMS
Academic qualification
Must be entering Class 9, studying in a government, government‑aided, or local body school.
Secured at least 55% in Class 7 (relaxable to 50% for SC/ST) to appear in exam
To continue the scholarship till Class 12, must score 60% in Class 10 (or 55% for SC/ST) and pass each class in the first attempt
Income requirement
Annual family income ≤ ₹3.5 lakh from all sources
Not eligible if studying in:
Private schools
Kendriya/Vidyalaya Jawahar/Navodaya or Sainik schools or other residential institutions funded by central/state government
Visit the National Scholarship Portal and complete the OTR using Aadhaar details. This generates a 14-digit OTR ID
NMMS Registration
Log in to NSP, select “Apply for Scholarship,” and choose NMMS ✏️.
Fill in details: personal info, Aadhaar, bank, school, etc.
Document upload
Income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), bank details, marksheet of Class 7/8, and passport‑size photo.
No fee on most states; where applicable, payment can be made via UPI/net-banking/Credit‑Debit cards
School & State verification
Submit online and/or hard copy to school for verification. The school forwards to state nodal office. (Timeline varies by state; generally July–Aug/Sept)
State-level NMMS exam
Offline exam (Class 8-level MAT + SAT), usually held around December 2025
Each paper: 90 MCQs in 90 minutes; must score ≥40% (relaxable to 32% for SC/ST) in each section
Result & Scholarship disbursement
Selected students (up to 100,000 annually) receive ₹12,000 per annum (₹1,000/month) from Class 9 to 12 via bank transfer
Tentative Dates : NMMS
NSP registration + NMMS application: Open July–August 2025, state-dependent deadlines (e.g., Assam till Aug 30)
Exam date: Usually in December 2025 (e.g., 20 Dec. for several states)
Quick Summary : NMMS
Stage
Action Required
Eligibility Check
Class 8 pass with ≥55% (50% SC/ST), Govt school, income ≤ ₹3.5 L
NSP OTR
Register via NSP using Aadhaar
Apply & Upload Docs
Fill form, attach income/caste/bank, photo, marksheet
Verification
School & SCERT/DEO verify form
NMMS Exam
Offline MAT + SAT in Dec, 40% pass mark (32% SC/ST)
Results & Scholarship
₹1,000/month up to Class 12, payable post-clearance of conditions
