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NMMS 2024 Exam - Dates, Application, Admit Card, Question Papers, Result

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NMMS Exam Date : 02 Feb' 2025 - 02 Feb' 2025
Updated on 29th January, 2025 by Manasvini Gupta

About NMMS 2024

NMMS 2024-25:  The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme, launched in 2008, aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections to prevent dropouts after Class 8 & encourage them to continue their secondary education. It offers 1,00,000 scholarships to students whose parental income does not exceed Rs 3.5 lakhs per year. However, students in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, residential schools run by the Centre or State, and private schools are not eligible for this scholarship. 

More details about the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2024-25:

  • The NMMS application forms for 2024-25 are out for some states. Most of the remaining states will make NMMS forms available in September - December 2024. Click on the provided link to check exact dates.
  • After the form submission, students will get admit cards through school. 
  • NMMS 2024 exam includes two papers - Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT).
  • The mental ability test consists of 90 multiple-choice questions that test verbal and non-verbal meta-cognitive abilities such as reasoning and critical thinking. Scholastic Aptitude Test shall consist of 90 multiple-choice questions covering subjects namely, science, social studies and mathematics as taught in classes 7 and 8. Students can check the complete NMMS exam pattern here.  
  • Students will appear for NMMS exam 2024-25 in offline mode in November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025. The exam dates vary from state to state. 
  • The NMMS 2024-25 answer key PDFs will be released for the MAT and SAT exams soon after the exam.
  • The state-level exam authorities release the NMMS result 2024-25. The results will be announced in February - May 2025.

Who will get the NMMS Scholarship 2024? 

  • Students must pass both the tests i.e. MAT and SAT with at least 40% marks in aggregate taken together for these two tests. For the SC/ST students, this cut-off will be 32% marks. 
  • At the time of selection for the award of scholarship, the student must have scored at least 55% mark or equivalent grade in Class 8 examination. There will be a 5% relaxation for SC/ST students. 
  • The awardees should satisfy the eligibility and the conditions mentioned in the scheme. 

NMMS Exam Dates 2024-25

States

Exam date (tentative)

NMMS Bihar

January 19, 2025

NMMS Assam

December 22, 2024

NMMS Uttar Pradesh

November 10, 2024

NMMS Madhya Pradesh

December 1, 2024

NMMS Delhi

December 8, 2024

NMMS Telangana

November 24, 2024

NMMS Andhra Pradesh

December 8, 2024

NMMS Chhattisgarh

February 16, 2025

NMMS Jharkhand

March 2025

NMMS Haryana

November 17, 2024

NMMS Punjab

January 19, 2025

NMMS Odisha

December 22, 2024

NMMS Karnataka

February 2, 2025

NMMS West Bengal

December 15 2024

NMMS Himachal

November 10, 2024

NMMS Gujarat

February 22, 2025

NMMS Maharashtra

December 22, 2024

NMMS Kerala

December 9, 2024

NMMS Tamil Nadu

February 22, 2025

NMMS Puducherry

March 1, 2025

NMMS Nagaland

November 2, 2024

NMMS Goa

January 5, 2025

NMMS JK

March 2025

NMMS Rajasthan

January 19, 2025

NMMS Mizoram

November 23, 2024

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NMMS 2024 Highlights

Full Exam Name
National Means Cum-Merit Scholarship
Short Exam Name
NMMS
Conducting Body
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
Matriculate
Languages
English +1 more
Mode Of Application
offline +1 more
Application Fee
Offline : 170 +1 more
Mode Of Exam
offline
Participating Colleges
1
Exam Duration
3 Hours

NMMS Important Dates

NMMS National Means Cum-Merit Scholarship (session 2024)

25 Jan' 2025 - 31 Jan' 2025 . OnlineOn Going
Answer Key Date
Bihar - objection on provisional answer key
02 Feb' 2025 - 02 Feb' 2025 . Offline
Exam Date
Karnataka
09 Jan' 2025 - 02 Feb' 2025 . OnlineOn Going
Admit Card Date
Karnataka

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25 Jul' 2024 - 10 Aug' 2024 . Offline
Application Date
Madhya Pradesh
15 Jul' 2024 - 27 Aug' 2024 . Online
Application Date
West Bengal
22 Jul' 2024 - 31 Aug' 2024 . Online
Application Date
Nagaland

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MHRD issues guidelines that are to be followed by students to be eligible for NMMS and avail scholarship further as well. NMMS 2024-25 eligibility criteria are given below:

  • Students must be studying in class VIII and must have a minimum of 55% score (50% for reserved categories) in class VII.
  • The annual income of the applicant’s parents must not be more than Rs. 3,50,000.
  • In order to continue the scholarship, students must obtain 55% (50% for reserved categories) in class IX and XI and 60% (55% for reserved categories) in the class X exam.
  • Students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya and Sainik Schools cannot apply for the scholarship.
  • Students studying in residential schools run by state government institutions with facilities like boarding, lodging and education cannot apply as well.
  • Students pursuing their studies in private schools cannot apply for NMMS 2024-25 exam as well.
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NMMS 2024-25 application form is made available in online mode. Students can access the application form through the official website of state/UTs’ SCERT. The last date to submit the application form varies as per state. Read the key points of the application process for NMMS 2024-25:

  • Students can download the NMMS application form 2024-25 online but it has to be submitted in offline mode only.
  • Students can also get the application form from the school they are enrolled in itself, thus, ask the teachers for information about NMMS 2024 first.

Documents Required at Exam NMMS 2024

National Means Cum-Merit Scholarship 2024

  • NMMS Admit Card
  • Govt. Issued Photo ID card or School ID card
  • Aadhar card
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Understanding NMMS 2024-25 exam pattern is important for successfully cracking the NMMS exam. Exam pattern guides students about the types of questions, number of questions, marking scheme, syllabus and much more. This helps students plan their studies according to the weightage and time required for any particular topic. NMMS 2024-25 exam will have two sections, Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Abilities (SAT). For more details on these two particular topics, read below:

  • MAT - Mental Ability Test consists of 90 multiple-choice questions testing verbal and non-verbal meta-cognitive abilities like reasoning and critical thinking. The questions in the test may be on analogy, classification, numerical series, pattern perception, hidden figure etc. 
  • SAT -Scholastic Aptitude Test consists of 90 multiple-choice questions covering subjects - Science, Social Studies and Mathematics as taught in classes VII and VIII. 
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NMMS 2024 Syllabus

NMMS National Means Cum-Merit Scholarship Syllabus

Mental ability test: Unit 01


Reasoning and critical thinking

    Mental ability test: Unit 02


    Analogy

      Mental ability test: Unit 03


      Classification

        Mental ability test: Unit 04


        Numerical series

          Mental ability test: Unit 05


          Pattern perception

            Mental ability test: Unit 06


            Hidden figure

              Scholastic aptitude test: Unit 01


              Science

                Scholastic aptitude test: Unit 02


                Social studies and mathematics

                  To succeed in a competition like the NMMS exam, students need to have an edge over the competition. To do that, they need to solve question papers and get familiar with the types of questions that will come in the NMMS 2024 exam.

                  Students can also practice from previous year question papers to get a better idea about the question paper. Students can visit the link provided on this page to download free sample papers, previous year question papers and ebooks for NMMS 2024 free of cost.

                  To be well prepared for the NMMS Exam, it is important to follow strategies and try different methods to see which one works for you. You will be able to study with focus and concentration only when you are comfortable with your surroundings and study strategy. Here are a few useful tips and tricks to help you with your preparation of NMMS Exam:

                  • Analyse the syllabus: NMMS 2024 does not have a specific syllabus and the questions come from a few outlined topics and subjects. The difficulty level is similar to the syllabus of class VII and VIII. Thus, you need to analyse the syllabus of class VII and VIII along with the previous year question papers and syllabus provided by MHRD.
                  • Go through the exam pattern: Now that you have figured out the syllabus for NMMS 2024, you should go through the syllabus to prioritise which topics you will begin to prepare for first and which topics you will prepare later on. Once you have done that, things will be much easier for you.
                  • Make a study plan: After dividing the syllabus for NMMS 2024 exam, you need to allot time to it according to its weightage, the time required and the overall importance of the topic/subject. If it has less weightage, you can do it at the end of your preparation, before you start revising. This study plan will give discipline to the way you study and help you succeed.
                  • Practice from sample papers: Following your study plan, after you have finished your entire syllabus, you should start solving sample question papers for NMMS 2024 or the previous year's question papers. Turn on a stopwatch and track how long it takes you to complete an exam. This will help you in self-evaluation, through which, you can work on the weak areas during your preparation. 
                  • Take ample rest and eat healthily: Remember a healthy body is home to a healthy mind. Thus, to succeed in the NMMS 2024, it is important to take care of your physical as well as mental health. Add short breaks in your study plan and follow your hobbies for some part of the day.
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                  • The admit card of NMMS 2024-25 is released in the offline/ online mode. Students whose applications will be accepted before the last date can download the NMMS 2024 admit card from their schools/institutions. Some states release the NMMS admit card 2024 in online mode.
                  • NMMS admit card 2024 consists of details like the student’s name, centre details, the schedule for the exam, roll number etc. 
                  • It is crucial to carry the admit card of NMMS 2024 to the exam hall as students are not to be allowed to take the exam if they don't have their admit card. 
                  • After the exam ends, students need to submit their NMMS admit card to the invigilator, thus, they are advised to keep an extra photocopy of the admit card beforehand.
                  • The SCERTs of some state/UT release the NMMS 2024-25 answer key for MAT and SAT exams.
                  • Students can access the answer key through the respective official links and calculate their tentative scores.
                  • To calculate their scores using the NMMS answer key, candidates need to download the answer key and analyse the correct answers. 
                  • They need to mark all the right answers and add them together as each question weighs one mark. 
                  • This will be done for both MAT and SAT sections. After this procedure is complete for both sections, candidates will be able to see their tentative NMMS 2024 result.

                  NMMS result 2024-25 will be released state-wise. Students can check the NMMS 2024-25 result in online mode. They need to enter their roll number and school code to search for their result. Some states/UTs announce a final merit list that includes the names of students who qualify for the NMMS 2024 exam. Steps to check the result are given below:

                  Step 1: Go to the official website of the state SCERTs

                  Step 2: Enter your roll number and school code as mentioned in your NMMS 2024-25 admit card.

                  Step 3: Click on submit.

                  Step 4: NMMS result will load on your screen.

                  Step 5: Download and save the result for future references.

                  NMMS result will consist of information like the applicant’s name, roll number, qualifying status, section-wise marks obtained against total marks etc.

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                  State/UT SCERTs publishes the NMMS cutoff along with the result. NMMS cut off will be released state-wise and will carry the marks against which students will be granted NMMS scholarship. The cutoff of NMMS 2024-25 exam will be released online in pdf format and students will be able to check the state-wise NMMS cutoff using the link provided on this page. Steps to download NMMS cut-off 2024 are given below:

                  Step 1: Click on the link provided on this page.

                  Step 2: A page will load. On the page, find the link titled ‘Check NMMS 2024 Cutoff here’. Click on it.

                  Step 3: Pdf of NMMS cutoff will load on your browser.

                  Step 4: Find the download button or a downward arrow and click on that.

                  Step 5: Save the cutoff for further uses.

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                  General Information

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                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  1. How to get the details of NMMS exam centres?

                  The address of the examination centre is mentioned on the NMMS admit card.

                  2. How many students are finally selected for NMMS scholarships?

                  A total of 100,000 are being selected every year for NMMS scholarship.

                  3. Is there any negative marking in the NMMS scholarship exam?

                  No, there is no negative marking in the NMMS exam.

                  4. Who can fill the NMMS application form?

                  Students studying in Class 8 can apply for NMMS exam by filling the application form in online/offline mode as specified by conducting authority of State/UT. They must also satisfy the necessary eligibility criteria to be able to appear in the NMMS exam.

                  5. What are the qualifying marks for the NMMS 2024 exam?

                  Students must pass both the tests i.e. MAT and SAT with at least 40 % marks in aggregate taken together for these two tests. For the SC/ST students, this cut off is 32% marks.

                  6. Can open school students apply for NMMS 2024-25?

                  No, only regular students are eligible for NMMS 2024.

                  7. Where can I get the hard copy of the the NMMS application form?

                  The application forms are also made available at schools. Students can contact their respective school administration sections to get the hard copy.

                  8. Will I have to renew my NMMS Scholarship?

                  Yes, students need to apply for renewal of NMMS scholarship each year through the National Scholarship portal.

                  9. Is NMMS admit card 2024-25 mandatory at exam centres?

                  Yes, students should carry the NMMS exam hall ticket at exam centres. No student is allowed to enter the exam premises without the admit card.

                  10. When will the NMMS 2024 cutoff be released?

                  Several SCERTs release the NMMS cutoff along with the NMMS result. The qualifying marks for the NMMS exam 2024 is 40% marks (32% for SC/ST).

                  11. How many stages in NMMS exam?

                  NMMS exam is a single level exam which is held at the state-level.

                  12. What is the selection process for NMMS scholarship?

                  First of all, NMMS exam is held by respective States/UTs authority and results are declared in the form of merit lists. The selected students need to register on the National scholarship portal to receive scholarships.

                  13. Where can I apply for NMMS 2024-25?

                  Students can apply for NMMS 2024-25  exam through respective schools in online or offline mode as per the provision of their state-level exam conducting authority.

                  14. Who can apply for NMMS exam?

                  Students who are studying in 8th class and whose parents income is less than INR 3.5 lakhs per annum can apply for NMMS 2024-25 exam. 

                  15. What is NMMS?

                  NMMS stands for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship. This is a scholarship exam for class 8 students to provide financial assistance to deserving students for high studies. 

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                  Hello,

                  The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) examination has specific qualifying marks that students must achieve to be eligible for the scholarship. These qualifying marks are consistent across all states, including Madhya Pradesh.

                  Qualifying Marks:

                  General Category Students: Must score at least 40% in both the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

                  Reserved Category Students (SC/ST): Must score at least 32% in both MAT and SAT

                  The NMMS 2025 exam for Bihar took place on January 19, and the provisional answer key was made available on January 25, 2025, by the SCERT Bihar. To check it, just visit the official SCERT Bihar website, go to the NMMS section, and download the answer key using your login details.

                  Hello

                  The NMMS 2024-25 Exam includes two main sections:

                  1. Mental Ability Test (MAT) : Focuses on logical reasoning, pattern recognition and problem-solving.

                  2. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) : Tests knowledge in Science, Mathematics, Social Science and English.

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                  Hello

                  The National Mean cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) exam for Tripura was conducted on December 15, 2024 . As of January 22, 2025, the results have not been released . NMMS result are announced between January and June of the following year .

                  For instance , in 2024, the NMMS results for various states were declared between February and June.

                  Hope this helps you .


                  The release dates for the NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) exam answer keys can vary depending on the state. Here are some general details:


                  West Bengal: Provisional answer key was released on December 17, 2024, and the final one on January 15, 2025.


                  Delhi: The answer key was released on December 8, 2024.


                  Andhra Pradesh: The preliminary answer key came out on December 8, 2024.


                  Haryana: The answer key was released on November 17, 2024.


                  Chandigarh: The answer key was released on November 10, 2024.


                  Himachal Pradesh: The final answer key was released on January 6, 2025.


                  Telangana: The answer key was released on November 24, 2024.


                  Bihar: The answer key is expected on January 19, 2025.


                  Assam: The answer key is expected on November 23, 2024.



                  And this continues for other states as well. Each state's education department or exam conducting authority will usually release the answer key on their official website.


                  To stay updated, you can visit the official NMMS website or check with your state’s education board

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