The National Means Cum Merit Scholarship or NMMS is a scholarship scheme for the benefit of the students studying in class 8 in any Government or Provincialised school under the Department of School Education, Government of Assam. The scholarship is specially sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The students must be studying in Class 8 in any Government or Provincialised school.
- Only the students of Government and Provincialised schools under the Department of School Education, Government of Assam are eligible to get the scholarship.
- The parental income of the student should not be more than 3.5 Lakh per annum.
- Students from Private schools, JNVs and KVs may appear in the examination, but they will not be selected for the scholarship.
Benefits of NMMS
- Under the National Means Cum Merit Scholarship scheme, the selected students will be awarded an annual financial aid of Rs. 12,000.
- The benefits will be offered to the students during classes 9, 10, 11 and 12, as per the norms of the Ministry of Education.
Documents Required
- Photograph
- Signature
- Declaration file (Format is given below)
- Caste certificate (Only for OBC, SC and ST candidates)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
How to apply?
- Visit the official website of the National Means Cum Merit Scholarship using the link given below
- Click on the “click here” button given under the “National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Examination, 2024”
- Now, click on the link saying “Don’t have an account? Application Form”
- Fill out the application form with your personal and educational details
- Upload a passport-sized photograph, signature and the Self-Declaration form (format is given below)
- Submit the form and pay the examination fees
- After completion of these steps, download and print out a copy of the application form for future reference
Applicable Fees
| Categories | Fees |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/ OBC | Rs 200/- |
| SC/ ST | Rs 180/- |
| PWD | Rs 175/- |
Examination Schedule
| Subject | Total Marks | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 90 | 21st December, 2024, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 90 | 21st December, 2024, 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM |
Important Dates
| Last date to apply | 25th November, 2024 |
| Availability of Admit Cards | 5th December, 2024 |
| Date of Exam (NMMS 2024) | 21st December, 2024 |
Important Links
| Official Website for National Means Cum Merit Scholarship |
| Link to apply |
| Self-Declaration Form |
| Guide Books |
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