Yes, you can apply for the NMMS exam if you meet the eligibility criteria.  Your parents' yearly income should be less than 3,50,000, and you must be enrolled in Class 8 at an accredited school.  The government should recognize your school; if it does, private schools are permitted.  Additionally, you must receive at least 55% in Class 7 (or 50% in reserved categories).  For precise dates and regulations, see the NMMS notice for your state.

The NMMS (National Means–cum-Merit Scholarship) exam is mainly for students who are studying in Government, Government-aided, or local body schools.

If you are in Class 8 but studying in a private school, sadly, you cannot apply for this scholarship because private school students are not eligible under the current rules.

This exam is designed to help students from economically weaker backgrounds in government schools, so the eligibility is fixed that way. If you’re in a private school and still want a scholarship, you can look for other options like private scholarships or state-level schemes.

Hello, if you're asking whether, as a Class 8 private school student, you’re eligible to fill out the NMMS exam form. The short, clear answer is: No, unfortunately, you aren’t eligible.

Eligibility Criteria

NMMS is open only to students studying in government, government-aided, and local body schools.

Students from private schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), or residential schools run by government institutions are explicitly not eligible.

Hello!

Yes if you are studying in class 8 you can give NMMS exam to get scholarship from class 9 even though you are studying from a private school but your school must be recognised by state board or central board like ICSE or CBSE.

You also have to meet income criteria. You can fill your NMMS exam form online through state education department portal. Make sure to fill all the required information accurately.