The NMMS Kerala exam was held on January 21, 2026. The SAT exam was held from 10 am to 11:30 am, and the MAT exam from 1:30 pm to 3 pm. The official NMMS Kerala answer key (provisional) was released on February 11, 2026, while the final answer key 2025-26 will be released in March 2026. Students can download the same using the links provided below.
NMMS Kerala Exam Provisional Answer Key 2025-26 Released: Download Here
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Earlier, the National Means Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMS) Kerala application form-filling process started on October 13, 2025. The last date to apply for the NMMSE Kerala examination for the academic year 2025-26 was November 1, 2025.
The total number of seats allotted is 3,473 for NMMS Kerala state. Students who register for the NMMS scholarship can appear for the exam. The NMMS scheme aims to help meritorious students complete their secondary education. Students who qualify for the Kerala NMMS exam will get Rs 12,000 /- annually to aid their education. Read the entire article to know more about NMMS Kerala 2025-26, eligibility, admit card, and other details.
The SCERT Kerala conducts the NMMS exam every year in the state. The NMMS scholarship exam aims to provide financial assistance to Class 8 students to continue their education smoothly. The SCERT is responsible for releasing the NMMS Kerala syllabus, admit card, exam dates, results, and others. Check the table below to get an idea of the Kerala NMMS exam 2025-26:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam conducting body | State Council of Education Research and Training |
| Exam name | National Means Merit Scholarship Examination of Kerala |
| Exam date | |
| Result date | March 2026 |
| Result status | To be announced |
| Official website | nmmse.kerala.gov.in |
It is important to know the dates of all events related to the NMMS 2025-26 exam. Students must keep track of all events using the official website of the SCERT. They can also check the table below to know the upcoming important NMMS exam dates.
Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
NMMS Kerala 2025-26 application start date | October 13, 2025 |
NMMS Kerala 2025-26 application last date |
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NMMS Kerala admit card release date | January 2026 |
NMMS Kerala 2025-26 exam date | January 21, 2026 (SAT and MAT) |
NMMS Kerala provisional answer key release date | February 11, 2026 |
NMMS Kerala final answer key release date | March 2026 |
NMMS Kerala result 2025-26 release date | March 2026 |
Eligibility is one of the most important factors that need to be checked by the students before filling out the NMMS application. Students must know the minimum required criteria for the exam. Those who fulfil the NMMS eligibility can fill out the application form. Below, we have given the Kerala NMMS eligibility criteria. Check out.
Students who scored at least 55% in Class 7 exams (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students) are eligible.
Students studying in Class 8 in Government, Government-aided, and local body schools in India can also apply for the NMMS scholarship.
The parental income of the students must be less than Rs 3.5 lakh per annum.
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The Kerala NMMS admit card is the most important document for the exam. Each student must have the Kerala NMMS admit card 2025-26 with them. No students will be allowed to appear in the examination without the admit card.
Schools can download the NMMS Kerala 2025-26 admit card through the official website, nmmse.kerala.gov.in.
Keep a photocopy of the NMMS Kerala admit card to avoid inconvenience.
Check the admit card carefully, and read the instructions, date, and time to avoid any confusion.
The provisional answer key will be released on February 11, 2026. The correction window for the NMMS Kerala provisional answer key will be open until February 18, 2026. After that, the board will release the final NMMS answer key in March 2026. The Kerala NMMS answer key 2025-26 is released in online mode. The NMMS Kerala rectified answer key will be released in March 2026. Students can also check the unofficial NMMS answer key released by various coaching institutes. The SCERT releases the official Kerala NMMS answer key online through the official website, nmmse.kerala.gov.in. The NMMS answer key will help to predict the probable score of the student who appeared for the NMMS exam.

The NMMS result 2025-26 for Kerala will be released in March 2026. The Kerala SCERT releases the NMMS result online. Students can check their nmmse.kerala.gov.in result through the official website.
The NMMS Kerala result can be accessed online through nmmse.kerala.gov.in.
The result can be accessed through the NMMS Kerala login.
Students can also download the NMMS Kerala merit list PDF online.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NMMS exam is a scholarship test conducted by the SCERT to provide financial assistance to the students to complete their education.
Students who score at least 55% in Class 7 or studying in Class 8 can apply for NMMSE exam.
The NMMS Kerala official website is, nmmse.kerala.gov.in.
On Question asked by student community
Dear Student,
NMMS 2026 results are being released by the State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTS) state-wise between February and July 2026. You can check here NMMS examination results for all states and union territories.
Link: NMMS Result 2025-26 (State-wise); Date & Link for Class 8th Scholarship Exam
Hi,
Please find the NMMS exam result in the TN article below: https://school.careers360.com/articles/nmms-tamil-nadu-result
Hi there, you can check the answer for your query here .
Hi, The DGE Andhra Pradesh is expected to release the NMMS Andhra Pradesh results anytime soon in March 2026. For more - https://school.careers360.com/articles/nmms-ap-result
Hi Minoti,
The NMMS Assam result date is in May. Check the article below for regular updates on NMMS Assam result date 2026:
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