Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam has released the notification for the National Means Cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination 2025. This is great news for students studying in Class 8. If you pass this exam, you can get a scholarship of ₹12,000 every year. Interested students can apply online from here.
| Scheme Name | National Means Cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) 2025 |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Beneficiaries | Class 8 Students in Assam |
| Main Benefit | ₹12,000 per year |
| Total Seats | 2411 |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | bidyarthi.co.in |
| Last Date | 30 September 2025 |
What is the NMMS Scholarship?
The NMMS is a scholarship exam for talented students in Class 8 who come from families with lower incomes. If you qualify for this exam, the government will give you a scholarship of ₹12,000 every year for four years, from Class 9 until you complete Class 12. This money helps students continue their studies without financial stress.
Who is Eligible for this Scholarship?
To apply for the NMMS exam, you need to meet these conditions:
- You must be studying in Class 8 in Assam.
- You must be studying in a Government or Provincialised school. (Students from private schools can take the exam but won’t get the scholarship money).
- Your family’s total annual income should not be more than ₹3.5 Lakh.
Application Fee
You need to pay an application fee online to complete the process.
- For General (UR) and OBC candidates: ₹200/-
- For SC and ST candidates: ₹180/-
- For PwD candidates: ₹175/-
How to Apply for the NMMS Assam Exam?
The application has to be filled online. Just follow these simple steps.
| First, you need to do a One Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). |
| Then, go to the official application portal: bidyarthi.co.in. The link is below. |
| Read the instructions on the website and click Next. |
| Fill out the application form with your correct details. |
| Upload your photograph, signature, and other needed documents. |
| Pay the application fee online. |
| After you submit the form, you will get an acknowledgement. Keep it safe. |
Important Dates
| Online Apply Starts | 25 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2025 |
| Admit Card Available From | 05 November 2025 |
| Date of Written Exam | 15 November 2025 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The written exam will be based on Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) on an OMR sheet. There will be two papers.
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 90 |
| Paper 2 | Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 90 |
Qualifying Marks:
To pass, General and OBC students need to score at least 40% in each paper. For SC, ST, and PwD students, the qualifying mark is 32% in each paper.
FAQs of NMMS Assam Scholarship
What is the NMMS Scholarship?
It’s a scholarship exam for Class 8 students in Assam. If you pass, you get ₹12,000 per year from Class 9 to 12 to help with your studies.
How much is the scholarship amount?
The scholarship amount is ₹12,000 per year, for a total of four years.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Students studying in Class 8 in a Government or Provincialised school in Assam, whose family income is less than ₹3.5 lakh per year, can apply.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online for the NMMS Assam exam is September 30, 2025.