NMMS Exam Date:28 Dec' 25 - 28 Dec' 25
NMMSE OMR checks whether a mark (e.g. pencil, pen fill) exists in certain zones. The NMMS OMR sheet is the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) answer sheet used by candidates for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) Examination. This is a national-level scholarship exam conducted for students of Class VIII in India. The OMR sheet is used to record answers for both parts of the exam: the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The NMMS OMR sheet will have space for answering 180 questions.
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NMMS/ NMMSE is a scholarship exam in India for students of Class 8 to get financial aid. The NMMS exam uses multiple choice questions (MCQs), and students mark their answers on an OMR sheet. Several states upload sample/model OMR sheets for practice.
State | OMR sheet for practice |
|---|---|
Himachal Pradesh | |
Kerala |
The NMMS OMR sheet is a single sheet of paper (often with a carbon copy for the candidate) where students must fill in their personal details and their answers by darkening corresponding bubbles. Check more details below.
The NMMS OMR sheet captures not just answers (A, B, C, D etc.) but also student identification details (name, exam number, school, district etc.). Students must fill in and bubble the correct digits/codes for:

Roll Number: The unique exam roll number.
Test Booklet Code/Set Code: The specific alphabet or number code printed on the question paper booklet (e.g., A, B, C, D). This is one of the most important fields.
State Code, Centre Code, School Code (or similar identifying fields as per the state's format).
Candidate's Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth.
Category: (General, SC, ST, OBC, PWD, etc.)
Signature of the Candidate and Invigilator.
The NMMS exam consists of 180 questions (90 for MAT and 90 for SAT). The NMMS OMR sheet will have columns/sections for:

MAT (Mental Ability Test): Usually questions 1–90.
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test): Usually questions 91–180.
For each question, there will be four bubbles (A, B, C, D or 1, 2, 3, 4) to mark the chosen answer.

The improper filling can lead to NMMS OMR sheet being rejected by the scanning machine, so follow these rules strictly:
Pen Only: Use a Blue or Black Ballpoint Pen only. The use of a pencil is strictly prohibited.
Complete Darkening: The circle must be darkened completely and properly. Do not use half-marks, 'tick' marks, or small dots.
One Response: Darken only one circle per question. Marking more than one circle for a single question will be treated as a wrong answer.
No Stray Marks: Do not fold, crumple, or make any unnecessary marks on the OMR sheet, especially near the edges or the barcode.
No Negative Marking: Since there is no negative marking in the NMMS exam, it is highly recommended to attempt all 180 questions.
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Hello,
You can get the West Bengal NMMS Question Paper Class 8 from the Careeers360 Website. Practising these papers will helps you to understand the exam pattern, to identify the important topics, to improve time management, and overall it enhances your exam preparation.
LINK: https://school.careers360.com/articles/nmms-question-papers
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Hello,
You can get the NMMS Question papers from the Careers360 website. Practising these papers will helps you to understand the exam pattern, to identify the important topics, to improve time management, and overall it enhances your exam preparation.
LINK: https://school.careers360.com/articles/nmms-question-papers
I hope it helps!
Hello,
The NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) examination is a national level test for Class 8 students.
It is held to find talented students from economically weaker sections.
Selected students get a scholarship to continue their studies.
You can access the State wise previous year NMMS question papers from this link : NMMS Previous Year Question Papers
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The NMMS Maharashtra answer key for the 2024-25 academic session is expected to be released in January 2026, following the examination scheduled for December 28, 2025. Students from the Kolhapur district can access the official provisional and final answer keys for both the Mental Ability Test and Scholastic Aptitude Test in PDF format through the official MSCE Pune website. These keys allow candidates to estimate their scores and cross-verify their responses before the final merit list and results are declared in February 2026. For detailed updates and subject-wise solutions, you can refer to the following Careers360 page: https://school.careers360.com/articles/nmms-answer-key
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The result of the NMMS exam of Uttarakhand is attached herewith. You can search for exam sample papers on the website of Careers360.
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