Central sector national means cum merit scholarship examination 2024
Here is a detailed overview of the Central Sector National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMS) 2024 :
About the NMMS Exam
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Purpose: The NMMS is a central sector scholarship scheme launched to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections and to reduce dropout rates at the secondary stage (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .
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Conducting Body: Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD), Government of India.
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Frequency: Once a year, conducted by each State/UT for students in Class 8 (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .
Eligibility Criteria
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Class: Only students studying in Class 8 are eligible to appear for the NMMS exam (https://scholarships.wbsed.gov.in/) (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .
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Marks: Minimum 55% marks in Class 7 final exam (5% relaxation for SC/ST) (https://scholarships.wbsed.gov.in/) (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .
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Parental Income: Parental annual income should not exceed INR 3,50,000 from all sources (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .
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School Type: Must be studying in a government, government-aided, or local body school. Students from KVS, NVS, or residential schools are not eligible. (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss)
Exam Pattern -
Two Papers:
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Mental Ability Test (MAT)
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
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Passing Marks: At least 40% aggregate in MAT & SAT (32% for SC/ST) (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .
Scholarship Details
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Amount: INR 12,000 per annum (paid from Class 9 to 12, subject to renewal conditions) (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .
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Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student’s bank account via the National Scholarship Portal.
Summary:
The NMMS 2024 is a national scholarship exam for Class 8 students from economically weaker backgrounds, offering INR 12,000 per year from Class 9 to 12. Eligibility, application, and exam dates vary by state. Selection is based on MAT and SAT scores, with results and further details available on state portals.