Applications are invited for National Means cum Merit Scholarship Examination 2023 for Students in Class 8 in Assam. The last date of application is October 10, 2023.

Scholarship Details

The Centrally Sponsored Scheme “National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)” was launched in May, 2008. Scholarships are awarded to the gifted or meritorious students whose parental income is not more than Rs. 1,50,000/- per annum. Students studying as regular students in class IX, X, XI and XII in a Government, Government-aided and local body schools for a maximum period of four years. The amount of scholarship will be Rs. 12000/- per annum @ Rs. 1000 per month.

Selection Procedure

  • State level NMMSS exam is conducted in the month of November in every state.
  • There are 40 numbers of centers in all over Assam.

State Level NMMSS Examination Pattern

  • Mental Ability Test (MAT): 90 multiple-choice questions testing verbal and non-verbal meta-cognitive abilities like reasoning and critical thinking.
  • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): 90 multiple-choice questions covering subjects namely, science, social studies and mathematics as taught in classes VII and VIII.
  • Minimum of 55 % marks or equivalent grade in Class VII examination is needed for appearing NMMSS examination (5% less for SC/ST students).
  • Children with disability will be given extra time, as applicable.

Method of Selection

For selecting the students, the following conditions may apply:

  • The students must pass both the tests i.e. MAT and SAT with at least 40 % marks in aggregate taken together for these two tests. (For the SC/ST students, 32% marks).
  • The student must have scored at least 55% mark or equivalent grade in Class VIII examination. (50 % for SC/ST students).
  • The state current quota of Assam is 2441.

How to Apply?

Interested students can apply online via this link.

Application Deadline

The last date of application is October 10, 2023.

Contact

Email: nmmssscholarship[at]gmail[dot]com

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