NMMS 2026 Assam - Scholarship Exam for Class 8, Apply Online, Eligibility
Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE), Assam has released the Assam NMMS 2026 notification for Class 8 students. The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) examination 2026 will be held on 28 November 2026 across 169 centres in Assam. Online application started from 12 August 2026 and last date is 8 November 2026 at bidyarthi.co.in and madhyamik.assam.gov.in.
Under this scheme, selected students will get Rs. 1000 per month (Rs. 12000 per year) scholarship from Class 9 to Class 12. Total 2411 scholarships are reserved for Assam state quota. This is a great opportunity for government school students of Assam to get financial assistance for higher studies.
Assam NMMS 2026 - Overview
| Exam Name | National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Assam 2026 |
| Conducted By | Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE), Assam |
| Class | Class 8 (Academic Year 2026-27) |
| Application Dates | 12 August to 8 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | 12 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | 28 November 2026 (Saturday) |
| Scholarship Amount | Rs. 12,000 per year (Rs. 1000 per month) |
| Total Quota in Assam | 2411 Scholarships |
| Official Website | madhyamik.assam.gov.in, bidyarthi.co.in |
Important Dates of Assam NMMS 2026
- Notification Release: 12 August 2026
- Online Application Start: 12 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 8 November 2026
- Last Date for School to Submit List to IS: 27 October 2026
- IS to DSE List Submission: 31 October 2026
- E-Admit Card Release: 12 November 2026
- Exam Date: 28 November 2026
- Answer Key: December 2026
- Result Declaration: March 2027 (Expected)
Assam NMMS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Students must fulfill three main conditions - school type, marks, and income limit. If one condition fails, application will be rejected.
1. School Type: Student must be studying in Class 8 in Government, Government-Aided, Provincialised, or Local Body schools of Assam. Students of Private Schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Residential Schools with free hostel facilities are NOT eligible.
2. Academic Marks: Student must have secured at least 55% marks in Class 7 annual exam. For SC/ST students, minimum 50% marks required. Must have studied in Assam school.
3. Parental Income: Annual family income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 3,50,000. Income certificate from Revenue Circle Officer is mandatory. For 2026 notification, NSP OTR (One Time Registration) on National Scholarship Portal is compulsory before applying.
Assam NMMS Exam Pattern 2026
The exam will be conducted in OMR mode in one day in two papers. No negative marking. Medium: Assamese, English, Bengali, Hindi, Bodo.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT - Mental Ability Test (Reasoning) | 90 | 90 | 90 Minutes |
| SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Test (Science, Maths, Social Science of Class 7 & 8) | 90 | 90 | 90 Minutes |
| Total | 180 | 180 | 3 Hours |
Qualifying Marks: General/OBC - 40% (72 marks), SC/ST/PWD - 32% (57 marks) in both papers combined. Students must qualify in both MAT and SAT separately.
Scholarship Amount and Renewal
Selected students will get Rs. 1000 per month directly in bank account through DBT. Scholarship will continue from Class 9 to Class 12 for 4 years subject to conditions - student must get promoted every year with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) in Class 9 to 11 and 60% in Class 10 for continuation in Class 11. Student must study in government school continuously.
How to Apply for Assam NMMS 2026?
- First complete NSP OTR at scholarships.gov.in - get OTR number.
- Visit bidyarthi.co.in or madhyamik.assam.gov.in and click NMMS 2026 Apply Link.
- Register with OTR number, Class 8 details, school UDISE code.
- Upload documents - Income certificate (max 3.5 lakh), Class 7 marksheet, Caste certificate (if applicable), Photo and Signature (resize to 20-50 KB).
- Pay application fee - Rs. 200 for General/OBC, Rs. 180 for SC/ST, Rs. 175 for PWD through online mode. Some schools get fee exemption for top students.
- Submit form and take printout. Submit one copy to your Headmaster for verification.
Documents Required
- NSP OTR Number
- Class 7 Marksheet
- Parental Income Certificate (less than 3.5 lakh)
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable)
- Bank Account Passbook (in student's name)
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport size photo
Important Links
Official Notification PDF: madhyamik.assam.gov.in
Apply Online Link: Click Here
NSP OTR Link: scholarships.gov.in
FAQs - Assam NMMS 2026
Q1. Who can apply for Assam NMMS 2026?
Ans: Only Class 8 students studying in Government / Provincialised schools of Assam with family income below 3.5 lakh and 55% in Class 7 can apply.
Q2. What is the last date for Assam NMMS 2026?
Ans: Last date is 8 November 2026 at bidyarthi.co.in portal.
Q3. When is Assam NMMS Exam 2026?
Ans: Exam will be held on 28 November 2026, admit card on 12 November 2026.
Q4. How much scholarship will I get?
Ans: Rs. 12,000 per year from Class 9 to 12, total Rs. 48,000 in 4 years.
Q5. Can private school students apply?
Ans: Private, KV, JNV students can appear for exam but will not get scholarship as per scheme rule.
Disclaimer: This article is for information purpose only based on DSE Assam notification at madhyamik.assam.gov.in. FutureAxom.in is not affiliated with DSE Assam. Please check official website for latest updates.
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