Assam NMMS Scholarship 2023: NMMS Exam, Online Apply

Assam NMMS Scholarship 2023: The Directorate of Secondary Education in Assam has released an official notification regarding the National Means Cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination for the year 2023. 

 

 

Here are the key details for the NMMS Scholarship Exam in Assam:

 

Assam NMMS Scholarship 2023 - Overview

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:

Important Dates for Assam NMMS Scholarship 2023

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:

Important Web-Links for Assam NMMS Scholarship 2023

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

 

Please make sure to adhere to the given information and instructions while applying for the NMMS Scholarship Examination in Assam.

 

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.

 

    

Please note that the information provided here is a summary, and candidates are advised to refer to the detailed official notification for complete and accurate information.

 

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