NMMS is a national-level scholarship program conducted through exams organised by state-level authorities. The State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) have released the NMMS scholarship application forms 2025-26 for Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Kerala, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, etc. The last date for submission of the NMMS exam application form will vary as per the SCERT of each state.
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To apply, students need to complete the NMMS registration form 2025 by providing the required documents and paying the prescribed application fee. Each SCERT announces the Class 8 NMMS 2025-26 application and exam dates separately on its official website. Students can check the NMMS application dates below. The state-wise NMMS application links can be found in the table provided in the article below.
The NMMS Scholarship 2025-26 is designed to support the education of deserving students by providing financial assistance of INR 12,000 per year to selected students from Classes 9 to 12. Students can go through the full article to know more about the NMMS application process.
The SCERTs release the NMMS application forms 2025-26. Students must keep an eye on the dates. Below, we have given the list of states with ongoing applications:
Students applying for the NMMS exam 2025-26 can refer to the table below for the application form dates, along with the application mode and the form link.
| States | Last Date | Application Mode | Form Link/Notification Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMMS JK Form | December 1, 2025, to | Offline (Through schools) | Click here |
| NMMS Chhattisgarh Form | March 2 to 20, 2026 | Through schools | Click Here |
| NMMS Puducherry Form | March 2026 | Offline (Through schools) | To be provided |
| NMMS Arunachal Pradesh | March 2026 | Offline (Through schools) | To be provided |
| NMMS Goa Form | March 2026 | Through schools (Offline) | To be provided |
| NMMS Bihar Form | January 26 to February 20, 2026 | Online | Click here (Closed) |
| NMMS Tamil Nadu | December 20, 2025 | Offline (Through Schools) | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Punjab Form | December 2025 | Online | Closed |
| NMMS Jharkhand Form | January 17, 2026 | Online | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Assam Form | November 20, 2025 | Online | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Himachal Pradesh Form | September 30, 2025 | Online | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Manipur Form | October 10, 2025 | Online and Offline | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Nagaland Form | August 30, 2025 | Through schools (Offline) | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Odisha Form | September 16, 2025 | Online | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Uttar Pradesh Form | Online | Click here (Closed) | |
| NMMS West Bengal Form | September 16, 2025 | Online | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Andhra Pradesh Form | Online (Through schools) | Click Here (Closed) | |
| NMMS Telangana Form | from September 4 to October 18, 2025 | Online (Through schools) | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Haryana Form | from September 8 to October 15, 2025 | Online | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Delhi Form | from September 11 to October 4, 2025 | Through schools (Online) | Closed |
| NMMS Chandigarh Form | October 5, 2025 | Online | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Gujarat | December 1, 2025 | Offline/Through Schools | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Karnataka Form | Online | Click Here (Closed) | |
| NMMS Kerala Form | November 1, 2025 | Through schools (Online) | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Maharashtra Form | Online | Click Here (Closed) | |
| NMMS Mizoram Form | November 3 to December 1, 2025 | Online | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Meghalaya | November 6, 2026 | Offline | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Rajasthan Form | October 10, 2025 | Through Schools | Click Here (Closed) |
| NMMS Uttarakhand Form | October 15, 2025 | Through schools (Offline) | Click Here (Closed) |
When filling out the NMMS application form 2025-26, students must keep in mind that they fulfil the eligibility criteria because the application forms of ineligible students will be rejected. Below, we have provided a table consisting of the NMMS eligibility criteria.
| Particulars | Eligibility conditions |
|---|---|
| Who can submit the NMMS application form? | Class 8th Students |
| Minimum qualifying marks in class VII | Varies as per state. Generally, 55% marks in Class 7 are required for most states (50% for reserved categories) |
| Annual parental income | Less than or equal to Rs. 3.5 lakh |
| Who is not eligible to apply? |
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Below, we have provided the list of documents required for filling out the NMMS application form 2025-26.
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Candidates filling out the NMMS application form 2025-26 must pay the required fee. Below, we have provided information related to the NMMS application fee structure of the previous year. However, the application fee is subject to change and may be changed in the present academic year. We will update the application fee as soon as NMMS releases it.

Students applying for the NMMS scholarship must send their application form and documents to the state nodal officer of the respective state along with the application fee. Check out the list of NMMS states along with their official website links in the table below:
| States | Links |
|---|---|
| NMMS Tamil Nadu | dge.tn.gov.in |
| NMMS Assam | bidyarthi.co.in |
| NMMS Punjab | ssapunjab.org |
| NMMS Gujarat | sebexam.org |
| NMMS Maharashtra | mscepune.in |
| NMMS Dadra & Nagar Haveli | dnh.nic.in |
| NMMS Arunachal Pradesh | apdhte.nic.in |
| NMMS Jharkhand | jacexamportal.in |
| NMMS Mizoram | scert.mizoram.gov.in |
| NMMS Nagaland | scert.nagaland.gov.in |
| NMMS Puducherry | schooledn.py.gov.in |
| NMMS Rajasthan | education.rajasthan.gov.in |
| NMMS Manipur | manipureducation.gov.in |
| NMMS Andhra Pradesh | bse.ap.gov.in |
| NMMS Karnataka | sslc.karnataka.gov.in |
| NMMS Meghalaya | megeducation.gov.in |
| NMMS Bihar | scert.bihar.gov.in |
| NMMS Uttar Pradesh | entdata.co.in. |
| NMMS Haryana | scertharyana.gov.in |
| NMMS Jammu & Kashmir | jkbose.nic.in |
| NMMS Himachal Pradesh | himachalservices.nic.in |
| NMMS Delhi | edudel.nic.in |
| NMMS Daman & Diu | daman.nic.in |
| NMMS Chandigarh | siechd.nic.in |
| NMMS Chhattisgarh | scert.cg.gov.in |
| NMMS Kerala | scholarship.scert.kerala.gov.in |
| NMMS Sikkim | sikkimhrdd.org |
| NMMS Madhya Pradesh | educationportal.mp.gov.in |
| NMMS Telangana | bse.telangana.gov.in |
| NMMS Uttarakhand | scert.uk.gov.in |
| NMMS West Bengal | scholarships.wbsed.gov.in |
| NMMS Tripura | scertonline.tripura.gov.in |
| NMMS Goa | scert.goa.gov.in |
| NMMS Odisha | ntse.scertodisha.nic.in |
Students wishing to apply for the NMMS scholarship 2025-26 must fill out the application in either online or offline mode. They must submit a hard copy to the respective school authorities. They must submit the NMMS application form before the last date to avoid inconveniences later on. Below, we have provided general instructions for the students:
Students must fill out the required details in the NMMS application form 2025-26. If a student fails to provide correct information, they will be disqualified from the program.
Students can fill out the NMMS application form 2025-26 online as well as in offline mode. Below, we have provided a step-by-step instruction on how to submit the NMMS application form 2025-26 in offline mode.
Students must check out the important instructions that are required to be followed while filling up the NMMS application form 2025-26. Below, we have provided general instructions that need to be followed with consideration.
To renew the NMMS scholarship, students need to reapply each year through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The NMMS renewal process is important to continue to receive the scholarship funds from classes 9 to 12. The application window for NMMS renewal opens around July and closes by the end of August. Check more details below
NMMS Renewal: More details here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Class 8 students can enrol for the NMMS exam offline or online.
The NMMS application fees vary from state to state. NMMS form 2025-26 is almost free in a few states; some states and UTs may levy a small fee.
No. Only students enrolled in regular classes are eligible for NMMS 2025-26.
Students must obtain the admit card from their schools after submitting the NMMS 2025-26 form.
Students can apply for NMMS scholarship 2025-26 through their respective schools or through the website of the respective state education department. They must submit the application form along with the required documents and application fees to complete the application process.
Yes, the NMMS online apply facility is available for a few states/UT. The application form can be filled out and submitted in online mode through the official website of state education department.
On Question asked by student community
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Hello, to apply for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) in Puttenahalli (Karnataka), you must complete an online application followed by a verified physical submission. Note that there is no "home writing test"; the actual competitive exam is conducted in an offline, supervised exam centre.
Hello Bakhshish, The NMIMS DAT phase 2 results will be released on May 15, 2026. If you are referring to the phase 1 results, it has been released on March 20, 2026, please check the official website for detailed information.
The NMMS Odisha result is expected to be released in April 2026.
Hello student,
You can access and download the NMMS question papers for Jharkhand and other states by visiting the link provided.
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