Applications are invited for National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Examination 2023 for Students in Class 8, Government of Kerala. The last date of application is November 3, 2023.

About the Scholarship

The National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme is a Central government-sponsored scheme. This is aiming at providing financial assistance to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out at class 8 and encourage them to continue studies at the secondary stage.

Eligibility

  • Students whose parental income from all sources is not more than Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum.
  • The student should be studying as regular student in a government or aided school under Government of Kerala. The students studying in residential schools or other adopted schools under state government are ineligible.
  • Applicant should be passed in 7th standard during 2022-2023 with 55% marks(For SC/ST, marks should be 50%) in Last Term Examination.

Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount of Rs. 12000/- per annum is provided so that they could continue their secondary education in Government or Aided schools under Government of kerala other than special or residential schools.

Examination Details

The State Level Examination consists of the following two tests, (i) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (ii) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The students must pass NMMSS Examination with an aggregate of Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and Mental Ability Test (MAT) to be taken together at minimum of 40% (32% for SC/ST students).

Scholastic Aptitude Test may consist of 90 multiple-choice questions covering subjects namely, science, social studies, and mathematics as taught in classes VII and VIII.

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Bank Account (self-account).
  • Income certificate issued by competent authority (up to date).
  • Previous year examination mark sheet.
  • Permanent Residential Certificate (up to date)

How to Apply?

Interested students can apply online via this link.

Application Deadline

The last date of application is November 3, 2023.

Contact

Email: nmmss[dot]help[dot]desk[at]gmail[dot]com

Click here to view the official notification of National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Examination 2023 for Students in Class 8, Government of Kerala.

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