In the NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) exam, each question carries 1 mark .

According to the official exam pattern for the 2025-26 session, the examination consists of two papers, the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Both papers consist of 90 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) each, making a total of 180 questions for 180 marks.

NMMS Exam Marking Structure:

• Total Questions: 180 (90 in MAT + 90 in SAT)

• Marks per Question: 1 Mark

• Total Marks: 180 Marks

• Negative Marking: There is typically no negative marking for incorrect answers.

• Exam Duration: 180 minutes (90 minutes for each paper).

To qualify, general category students must secure at least 40% marks in each paper, while reserved category students (SC/ST/PH) require a minimum of 32% marks. You can find more details about the subject-wise distribution and syllabus by visiting this link: https://school.careers360.com/articles/nmms-exam-pattern