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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS)
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National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme also referred to as NMMSS is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for meritorious students, who drop out at class 8th to encourage them so they continue the further study, by awarding scholarships. This scheme is for students belonging to Economically Weaker Sections category to study in classes from IX to XII in Government aided & State Government schools. The NMMSS is conducted in each Union Territory and State.
National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) Scheme:
100,000 scholarships are awarded under this scheme on a yearly basis. The scholarship is awarded to the students studying in class 9th as regular students in a Local Body, Government, and Government Aided schools and is renewed for 10th, 11th, and 12th classes. The scholarships are awarded for a maximum period of four years. Since each States/UTs have their own guidelines/norms of reservation, the scheme provides reservations to different categories as per those norms.
National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) Conducting Body:
The National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme is conducted by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) for EWS students. The Department of School Education andLiteracy focuses mainly on the Universalisation of Education in the country. The students for the scholarship are selected through examination which is conducted by each State & UT. The exam is conducted annually and in Offline mode.
National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) Important Dates:
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Registration Date |
21/07/2022 to 31/10/2022 |
Offline & Online |
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Application End Date |
15/01/2022 | ||
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Admit Card |
20/11/2022 to 4/12/2022. |
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Exam Date |
5/11/2022 to 18/12/2022 |
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Interview Date |
It will be updated soon. |
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Result Date |
It will be updated soon. |
National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) Selection Procedure: Following are the stages to qualify for the exam:
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Mental Ability Test (MAT)
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Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)
National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) Exam Pattern:
The examination is conducted in Offline mode. The total time duration is 03 hours (90 minutes for each test). Children with Disabilities are given extra time. The total marks of the exam are 180 marks. The details of the exam pattern are given below:
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Serial No. |
Papers |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Time Duration |
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1. |
Mental Ability Test (MAT) |
90 |
90 |
90 minutes |
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2. |
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) |
90 |
90 |
90 minutes |
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Total |
180 |
180 |
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Note: There is no Negative Marking.
National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Criteria:
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Students studying in class 9th in any Local Body, Government, and Government-Aided schools are eligible to appear.
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Minimum marks in the qualifying exam must be 55% (5% relaxation for SC/ST).
- Age Criteria:
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There is no age limit.
- Other Criteria:
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Students studying in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Residential Schools, and Private Schools are not eligible to appear in the test.
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The family income of the family of students should not be more than Rs. 1,50,000/- per annum (from all sources).
National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) Syllabus:
- Mental Ability Test (MAT):
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Analogy
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Classification
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Numerical Series
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Pattern Perception
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Hidden Figure
- Scholastic Ability Test (SAT):
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Science
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Social Studies
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Mathematics
National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) FAQs:
Ques 1. How can a candidate apply for the NMMS?
Ans. Candidates can apply online for the exam through the National Scholarship Portal. All the States/UTs release the NMMS form pdf on their official website. Students can obtain the exam form offline as well from the Liasion Officer appointed in each State/UT.
Ques 2. I made a mistake while filling up the application form. Can I fill it again?
Ans. Once the application submission process is done and the fee is paid no changes could be made so candidates are advised to fill the form wisely,
Ques 3. Is registration mandatory to apply for the exam?
Ans. The students must register themselves on the NSP (National Scholarship Portal).
Ques 4. Can a candidate edit the application form after submission?
Ans. No, it can't be done once the form is submitted and the application fee is paid.
Ques 5. Does NMMS send the admit card to the communication address which is mentioned on the application form?
Ans. The admit cards can be downloaded from the official website.
Ques 6. Is there any percentage required to apply for the test?
Ans. Students must have passed 8th with minimum of 55% marks (5% for SC/ST).
Ques 7. Is there negative marking in the exam?
Ans. There is no negative marking.
Ques 8. Is the NMMS exam conducted online or offline?
Ans. The exam is conducted in Offline (pen paper-based) mode.
Ques 9. Which category is exempted from payment of examination fee?
Ans. There is no provision of fee exemption for any category
Ques 10. Does the NMMS exam has sectional cut-offs?
Ans. No, there is no sectional cutoff in the exam.
Ques 11. How long does it take for results to be announced?
Ans. The results are announced on the official website of the students who qualify for the scholarship. The minimum marks to qualify the test are 40% marks (there is relaxation for reserved category).
CONCLUSION: This exam offers such a great opportunity for the interested and eligible aspirants to accomplish their goal. It is a good occasion for interested aspirants. We the team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future. For more information regarding this you can visit our official website estudentbook.com.
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