NMMS Karnataka 2025-26: Applications Started, Exam Date, Answer Key, Cut off, Result

NMMS Karnataka Exam 2025-26 - Important Dates

The NMMS exam date for Karnataka has been released online through the official website. Students should regularly check the official website to stay informed about upcoming events. Below, we have provided the important dates for the Karnataka NMMS exam for your reference. Check them out.

NMMS Karnataka 2025-26 Overview

National Means Merit Scholarship (NMMS) is a state-level exam in Karnataka. The Karnataka NMMS exam is conducted to provide financial assistance to meritorious students. Under this NMMS scholarship, students who qualify will get Rs 12,000 per annum to complete their studies.

NMMS Karnataka Eligibility Criteria

The Karnataka NMMS exam 2025 is a state-level exam. To appear in the NMMS Karnataka exam, students need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria. Eligible students can fill out the application form and complete the further processes. Check the NMMS eligibility criteria below:

• Students need to have an aggregate score of at least 55% in Class 7 exams (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students).

• The family income should not exceed Rs 3,50,000 per annum.

• Students studying in Class 8 must be studying as regular students in a Government, Government-aided or local body school in India.

Karnataka NMMS Application Form 2025-26

The NMMS Karnataka application form has been released by the KSEAB. The NMMS Karnataka application form can be filled out from September 10 to October 15, 2025. The NMMS application form should be filled out online through the official website. Eligible students who fill out the application form will be able to download the admit card. Last year, students could apply for the NMMS examination from August 16 to October 5, 2024.

Also, read:

• NMMS Syllabus

• NMMS Exam Pattern 2025-26

• NMMS Question Paper 2025-26

NMMS Karnataka Admit Card

The NMMS exam admit card for Karnataka will be released online through the school login. Students who are appearing for the Karnataka NMMS must carry the same on the exam day. The NMMS Karnataka admit card 2025 will be made available on the official website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

The Karnataka board will release the Karnataka NMMS hall ticket in November/December 2025. Students will have to collect the same from their respective schools. Read the details and instructions given on the admit card carefully to avoid any inconvenience. Last year, the NMMS admit card was released on January 9, 2025, through the school login.

NMMS Karnataka Answer Key 2025-26

The Karnataka NMMS answer key 2025-26 will be released in January 2026. Students can download the answer key through the NMMS Karnataka website at kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Objections to each question of the NMMS Examination Papers 1 and 2 can be applied separately with supporting documents by e-mail (ksqaacntsenmms@gmail.com). Students can use the Karnataka NMMS exam answer key to know their expected scores. Last year, the NMMS answer key was released on February 6, 2025. Students could raise objections regarding the answer key from February 6 to February 8, 2025.

Download - Revised NMMS Karnataka Answer Key 2024-25 PDF

NMMS Karnataka Exam 2025-26 Result

NMMS Karnataka 2025-26 result is expected to be declared in March 2026. The KSEAB will publish the merit list of selected candidates on its official website. Students can check the Karnataka NMMS result 2025-26 through the official website at dsert.karnataka.gov.in. They must download the Karnataka NMMS exam merit list PDF to know their result status. Last year, the NMMS result was announced on March 27, 2025.