NMMS Karnataka Exam 2025-26 - Important Dates

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

To appear in the NMMS Karnataka 2025-26 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 KSEAB released the NMMS Karnataka application form on the official website. The NMMS Karnataka application form was available from September 10 to November 15, 2025. The NMMS application form had to be filled out online through the official website. Eligible students who filled 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

• NMMS Question Paper

NMMS Karnataka Admit Card

The NMMS exam admit card for Karnataka was released online through the school login on January 7, 2026. Students who appear for the Karnataka NMMS must carry the same on the exam day. The NMMS Karnataka admit card 2025 was made available on the official website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Students could collect the same from their respective schools before January 30, 2026. 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 official Karnataka NMMS final answer key 2025-26 was released on February 12, 2026. Students can download the answer key through the NMMS Karnataka website at kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Earlier, the provisional answer key was released on February 4, 2026.

Various coaching institutions have published the NMMS Karnataka answer key 2025-26 on their YouTube channels and portals. Students can use the Karnataka NMMS exam answer key to know their expected scores.

NMMS Karnataka Exam 2025-26 Result

NMMS Karnataka 2025-26 result has been declared on April 9, 2026. The DSERT has published 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.