NMMS Rajasthan 2026: Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Date, Result

The Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training, Udaipur, will conduct the NMMS Rajasthan exam for the academic year 2025-26 in January 2026. Students will be able to download the NMMS Rajasthan admit card from the official website, rajshaladarpan.nic.in. The NMMS Rajasthan exam application forms are expected to be released in November 2025 and will likely close in December 2025. Following the previous year's norm, no application fee is expected to be charged.

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1. NMMS Rajasthan Application Form 2025-26
2. Documents Required for the NMMS Application Form
3. NMMS Rajasthan Eligibility Criteria 2025-26
4. Who is not eligible for the NMMS Rajasthan?
5. NMMS Rajasthan Exam Pattern 2025-26
6. Image of NMMS Rajasthan Seat Reservation Criteria
7. NMMS Rajasthan Admit Card 2025-26
8. NMMS Rajasthan Answer Key 2025-26
9. NMMS Rajasthan Result 2025-26
10. State-wise NMMS Quota in Rajasthan
11. NMMS Rajasthan District-Wise Cutoff

In the previous academic year, the NMMS Rajasthan exam was held on January 19, 2025. The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship exam is conducted once a year. Selected students receive a scholarship of INR 12,000 per annum during Classes 9 to 12, provided they attend a state government, government-aided, or local body school.

Rajasthan NMMS Exam Date 2025-26

To stay informed about important announcements and updates related to the NMMS exam Rajasthan 2025-26, students are advised to regularly visit the official website. Keeping track of the schedule ensures timely application and participation in the exam process. Refer to the table below for the important dates related to the Rajasthan NMMS exam 2025-26:

NMMS Rajasthan Exam 2025-26: Overview

NMMS Rajasthan Application Form 2025-26

• Students can download the NMMS Rajasthan application form online through the official website. To complete the registration process, they must upload the required documents and follow the prescribed steps.
• For the 2025–26 session, the NMMS application process is expected to begin in November 2025 and close in December 2025. Students will be able to submit their application forms through their respective schools during this period.
• They are required to submit two attested hard copies of the completed application form along with the necessary documents to their school. The head of the school is responsible for forwarding one set of documents to the designated nodal schools, while retaining one copy for the school's records. Students must also ensure that all documents are submitted correctly to avoid disqualification. As with last year, no examination fee is expected for completing the registration.

Documents Required for the NMMS Application Form

The submission of the NMMS Rajasthan application form requires students to include several documents. These documents must be verified by both the school principal and parents. Candidates should make sure that all the essential documents are attached to the NMMS application form.

• Class 7th mark sheet (only from government schools)
• Caste certificate
• Income certificate of parents (compulsory)
• Disability certificate
• Domicile

NMMS Rajasthan Eligibility Criteria 2025-26

This NMMS scholarship scheme is available for deserving and underprivileged students of India. To be considered for the selection test to receive this scholarship, all applicants are required to meet the following NMMS eligibility criteria:

• Candidates must be studying in class 8 as regular students after successfully passing class 7 with a minimum score of 55% or equivalent grades.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a government/local body/government-aided school to be eligible for the scholarship.
• In order to receive continued funding for their higher secondary education, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 60% in their class 10 board examination.
• Furthermore, scholarship recipients must successfully pass their class 11 exams with at least 55% marks (or equivalent) on the first attempt to maintain the scholarship for their class 12 studies.
• Students from SC/ST backgrounds are granted a 5% relaxation on the required marks.
• The candidate’s family income should not be more than INR 3.5 lakh annually.

NMMS Rajasthan Eligibility Conditions

Who is not eligible for the NMMS Rajasthan?

Students who are currently enrolled in Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are not eligible for scholarships under this program. Also, students attending residential schools operated by state government institutions that provide boarding, lodging, and educational services, as well as those studying in private schools, will also not meet the criteria for receiving a scholarship through this scheme. Furthermore, students who have obtained marks below the minimum requirement stated in the table for their respective classes will also not be considered eligible for the scholarship.

Minimum marks required for the NMMS scholarship

NMMS Rajasthan Exam Pattern 2025-26

The state-level examination test consists of two exams: a mental ability test and a scholastic aptitude test, both of which adhere to the guidelines set by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Each test must be completed within a maximum time limit of 90 minutes. However, in consideration of students with special abilities, additional time is allotted for their completion. Below are further details regarding the NMMS exam pattern.

Image of NMMS Rajasthan Seat Reservation Criteria

NMMS Rajasthan Admit Card 2025-26

• The NMMS Rajasthan admit card for the 2025–26 session will be released online in January 2026 through the official website, rajshaladarpan.nic.in. The Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training (RSCERT) will make the admit cards available via the school login portal, allowing schools to download and distribute them to students.
• Students may also be able to download their NMMS admit card by entering their registration number and date of birth on the official portal. The admit card is expected to be available approximately one week before the exam, which is scheduled for January 2026.
• Carrying the NMMS Rajasthan admit card to the examination centre is mandatory, as it serves as the primary verification document. Students will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without it.

NMMS Rajasthan Answer Key 2025-26

• The SCERT is expected to release the Rajasthan NMMS provisional answer key in February 2026 on the official website, rajshaladarpan.nic.in. Students will be able to review the answer key and raise objections, if any, through the designated email address: nmmsobjection@gmail.com during the objection window in March 2026.
• The NMMS answer key 2025-26 will be available in a convenient PDF format, allowing students to verify their responses and assess their performance in the NMMS exam. This process helps ensure transparency and gives students a fair opportunity to challenge any discrepancies before the final key is released.

NMMS Rajasthan Result 2025-26

• The Rajasthan NMMS result for the 2025–26 session is expected to be released in July 2026. Students will be able to check their NMMS results online by visiting the official website, rajshaladarpan.nic.in. To access the result, they will need to enter their login credentials, such as registration number and date of birth.
• The result will display individual scores for both the MAT (Mental Ability Test) and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) sections. Students are advised to download and save their result for future reference during the scholarship verification process.

State-wise NMMS Quota in Rajasthan

Each state/UT has a designated quota of scholarships. This quota is then allocated to individual districts within the state based on the child population ratio.

NMMS Rajasthan District-Wise Cutoff