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| Organization | Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam |
| Name of Scholarship | National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) |
| No. of Scholarships | 2411 |
| Academic Session | 2023 - 2024 |
| Nodal Agency | Ministry of Education (MoE), GOI |
| Exam Level | National |
| Category | Scholarship |
| Eligible Class | Class 8 |
| Scholarship Amount | 12000/- per year (Rs 1000 per month) |
| Scholarship Duration | 4 Years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fees | 175/- to 200/- |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Exam Type | Written Exam (OMR) |
| Exam Date | 18 November, 2023 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 17th August, 2023 |
| Last Date of Application | 10th Oct, 2023 |
| Number of Exam Centers in Assam | 103 Centers |
| Helpline Number | 9435776767 (For Exam & Scholarship inquiry only) |
| Official Website | www.madhyamik.assam.gov.in |
About the NMMS Scheme:
The National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Scheme aims to benefit children from weaker sections of society. The scholarship is provided to students until they complete their studies up to Class 12, for a maximum period of 4 years at Rs. 1000/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria:
The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for NMMS Scholarship are as mentioned below.
- Class: Students enrolled in Class VIII are eligible for the NMMS exam.
- Marks: Minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class VII examination (5% relaxation for SC/ST students).
- Family Income: Parental income must not exceed Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum.
- Type of School: Students in Government, Government-aided, and local body schools for classes IX, X, XI, and XII.
Category-wise reservation:
| Category | Upper Age of Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PWD | 4% |
Who Can't Apply for NMMS Scholarship ?
Following category of students can't apply for NMMS Scholarship
- Students studying in private schools too appear in this scholarship exam; but they won't be eligible for this scholarship.
- The students studying in “Kendriya Vidyalaya’ and “Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas” are not entitled to get this scholarship.
- Students studying in Residential Schools run by the State Government Institutions, where facilities like boarding, lodging and education are provided and students studying in private schools are also not eligible for the scholarship under this scheme.
Examination Fee Details:
Applicants need to pay an examination fee to complete the online application process. The fee amount varies based on the candidate’s reservation category. The following table presents the fee structure:
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other Backward Class | Rs. 200/- |
| Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes | Rs. 180/- |
| Persons with Disabilities | Rs. 175/- |
| Payment Method: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. | |
How to Apply?:
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these scholarship by visiting Official NMMS Assam Scholarship Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for NMMS Assam Scholarship.
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process by clicking "Register Now".
- Fill personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- At the end, submit the form.
Required Documents:
- Scanned Passport Photograph (35 KB-JPG/JPEG)
- Scanned Signature (30 KB-JPG/JPEG)
- Scanned Caste certificate (Only for OBC, SC, and ST candidates) (100 KB-JPG/JPEG)
- Scanned Disability certificate (Disabled candidates) (100 KB-JPG/JPEG)
- Scanned Declaration Form (100 KB-JPG/JPEG)
Important Dates:
| Starting Date of Online Application | 17th August 2023 |
| Last date of Online Application | 10th October 2023 |
| Date of issue of E-admit Cards | 1st November 2023 |
| Date of Examination | 18th November 2023 |
Office Address:
Examination & Training (ET) Branch
Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam
Kahilipara, Guwahati-781019
Ph. No. 9435776767 (For Exam & Scholarship inquiry only)
Important Web-Links:
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Declaration Form | Click Here |
| Official Guidelines | Click Here |
| Job Alerts on Telegram | Join Now |
| Job Alerts on Email | Join Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Assam NMMS Exam Syllabus 2023
A written examination of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be held, including Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).- Qualifying Marks: General category - 40% in each paper; SC, ST, PH - 32% in each paper.
- Admit Card: Download from 'Bidyarthi' Android App or official website.
Selection Process:
- Written examination of MCQs will be held on 18th November 2023.
- Two papers: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
| Question Paper No. | Subject | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Mental AbilityTest (MAT) | 90 Marks |
| Paper-II | Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 90 Marks |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NMMS Scholarship, known as the National Means Cum Merit Scholarship, is a government initiative to provide financial assistance to deserving students from weaker sections of society.
Students currently studying in Class VIII and meeting the eligibility criteria, such as academic marks, family income, and school type, can apply.
The application mode for the NMMS Scholarship is online. Applicants need to apply through the official NMMS Assam Scholarship Portal.
The application fee varies based on the category:
- General and Other Backward Class: Rs. 200/-
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes: Rs. 180/-
- Persons with Disabilities: Rs. 175/-
Scanned copies of documents such as candidate's photograph, signature, caste certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), and declaration form are required.
The last date to submit the application form for the Assam NMMS Scholarship is 10th October 2023.
The examination fee can be paid online using options like Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Under NMMS, selected students receive Rs. 12,000/- per year, which amounts to Rs. 1000 per month.
The exam consists of two papers: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Both papers have a total of 90 marks each.
The qualifying marks for candidates from the General category are 40% in each paper, and for SC, ST, PH candidates, it's 32% in each paper.
You can download the NMMS exam Admit Card through the 'Bidyarthi' Android App or the official website www.madhyamik.assam.gov.in.
The NMMS Scholarship aims to provide financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds to continue their education.
Students from private schools are allowed to appear in the NMMS exam, but they are not eligible for the scholarship.
No, students from Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are not eligible for the NMMS Scholarship.
For exam and scholarship inquiries, you can contact the Examination & Training (ET) Branch at the Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam, at Ph. No. 9435776767.
