Here is a detailed overview of the Central Sector National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMS) 2024 :

About the NMMS Exam

• 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) .

• Conducting Body: Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD), Government of India.

• Frequency: Once a year, conducted by each State/UT for students in Class 8 (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .

Eligibility Criteria

• 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) .

• 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) .

• Parental Income: Parental annual income should not exceed INR 3,50,000 from all sources (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .

• 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:

  • Mental Ability Test (MAT)

  • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

• Duration: 3 hours .

• Passing Marks: At least 40% aggregate in MAT & SAT (32% for SC/ST) (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .

• Mode: Offline (OMR-based) .

• Languages: English and one regional language.

Scholarship Details

• Amount: INR 12,000 per annum (paid from Class 9 to 12, subject to renewal conditions) (http://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/nmmss) .

• 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.