The Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam has announced the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination 2026 for the academic session 2026–2027. The scheme is intended to support meritorious students from economically weaker families and encourage them to continue their education after Class VIII.
Eligible students can submit their applications online through the official NMMS Assam portal within the prescribed dates.
📌 NMMS Scholarship 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) |
| Exam Name | NMMS Examination 2026 |
| Academic Session | 2026–2027 |
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Education, Government of India |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Eligible Class | Class VIII |
| Scholarships for Assam | 2,411 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 12 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 8 November 2026 |
| Examination Date | 28 November 2026 |
🎓 What is the NMMS Scholarship?
The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored scholarship programme designed to help talented students from financially weaker families continue their studies.
Selected students receive financial assistance from Class IX to Class XII, subject to fulfilling the prescribed conditions for continuation of the scholarship.
For Assam, a total of 2,411 scholarships are available under the scheme for the 2026–27 session.
💰 NMMS Scholarship Amount
Selected students are provided a scholarship of:
₹12,000 per year
This is equivalent to ₹1,000 per month.
The scholarship can be continued up to Class XII, subject to the required academic performance and other applicable conditions.
👨🎓 NMMS Assam Eligibility Criteria
Students should carefully check the eligibility requirements before submitting their application.
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must be studying in Class VIII.
- Students must be regular students of eligible Government, Government-aided, provincialized/local-body schools, as applicable under the scheme.
- A minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class VII is generally required.
- The minimum marks requirement is relaxed by 5% for SC/ST students.
💵 Family Income
The annual parental income of the candidate should not exceed ₹3,50,000.
Candidates may be required to provide valid income-related documentation during the application process.
🏫 Students Not Eligible for NMMS Scholarship
Students belonging to certain institutions are not eligible for the scholarship, including:
- Students studying in private schools.
- Students of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs).
- Students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs).
- Students studying in residential schools run by State Government institutions where boarding, lodging and education are provided under the applicable scheme conditions.
📊 Reservation
Reservation is provided for eligible categories as per the applicable rules.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwD | 4% |
💳 NMMS Examination Fee
The application fee varies according to the candidate’s category:
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | ₹180 |
| PwD | ₹175 |
| UR/OBC | ₹200 |
Candidates should verify the applicable fee and payment instructions on the official portal before making payment.
📝 How to Apply for NMMS Assam 2026?
Eligible students can apply online by following these general steps:
- Visit the official NMMS Assam application portal.
- Complete the required registration process.
- Enter the candidate’s personal and educational information carefully.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the examination fee according to the applicable category.
- Review all information before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important: Candidates may need to complete registration on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) before proceeding with the NMMS application, as applicable.
📄 Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Candidate’s signature
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Educational details/marks information
- Income-related documents, if required
📅 NMMS Assam 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 12 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 8 November 2026 |
| E-Admit Card Release | 12 November 2026 |
| NMMS Examination | 28 November 2026 |
Important Web-Links of NMMS Exam
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| NSP Registration | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Guidelines | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
☎️ Technical Helpline
For technical assistance related to the application process:
7977259728
8108014947
🌟 Why Should Eligible Students Apply?
The NMMS scholarship can provide valuable financial support to meritorious students and help them continue their education through the higher classes. Students who meet the eligibility requirements should complete the application within the deadline rather than waiting until the final days.
🔔 Important Note
Applicants should carefully verify their eligibility, documents, fee details, application dates and other requirements from the latest official notification before submitting the form.
🔗 NMMS Scholarship 2026 – Quick Summary
Scheme: National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship
State: Assam
Academic Session: 2026–2027
Scholarships: 2,411
Eligible Class: VIII
Scholarship Amount: ₹12,000 per year
Application Mode: Online
Apply From: 12 August 2026
Last Date: 8 November 2026
Exam Date: 28 November 2026
