| Scheme Name | NMMS |
| Scheme Type | Scholarship |
| Organization | DSE, Assam |
| Eligibility | Class VIII |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs.200/- |
| Start Date | 17th August 2023 |
| Last Date | 10th October 2023 |
NMMS Scholarship Assam 2023
NMMS Scholarship Assam 2023: The Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam has issued an official notification regarding the National Means Cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination, 2023. As per the official notification, online applications are invited from the students studying in class VIII for NMMS Examination, 2023 to be held on 18th November 2023 in the state of Assam sponsored by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The online applications can be submitted through the official website www.madhyamik.assam.gov.in or https://bidyarthi.co.in and through the ‘Bidyarthi’ Mobile App..
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Assam NMMS Exam Details
Name of Exam: National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Examination, 2023
Name of Scheme: National Means Cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Scheme
Name of Organization: Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam
Total Seats in Assam: 2411 Seats
Type of Exam: Written Exam (OMR)
Medium of Exam: Assamese and English
Type of Question: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Date of Exam: 18th November 2023
No of Exam Centres: 103 Centres
Other Details of NMMS Exam: The subject details including marks details and schedule will be as follows.
| Subject | Total Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 90 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 90 | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM |
Eligibility Criteria of NMMS Exam
School: Only the students of Government and Provincialised schools under the Department of School Education, Government of Assam are eligible to get the scholarship. Students from Private schools, JNVs and KVs may appear in the examination, but they will not be selected for the scholarship.
Scholarship Details of NMMS Scheme
Students who are found qualified in the NMMS exam will get a scholarship of Rs.12,000/- per year during classes IX, X, XI and XII. Note that the income of the parents of the student should not exceed 3.5 lakhs per annum as per the norms of the Ministry of Education to avail the scholarship benefits.
Examination Fee of NMMS Exam
Candidates have to pay the examination fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the reservation category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Gnereal | Rs.200/- |
| Other Backward Class | Rs.200/- |
| Scheduled Castes | Rs.180/- |
| Scheduled Tribes | Rs.180/- |
| Persons with Disabilities | Rs.175/- |
Payment Method: Candidates are able to pay their examination fee through the online payment gateway. Candidates should have any of the following options to make the payment – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
How to Apply for NMMS Exam?
| ➤Scroll down, and check the Important Link section. |
| ➤Click on the Online Application Link. |
| ➤Now, an official web portal will load in the new tab of your browser. |
| ➤In that portal, you will see instructions for the application process. |
| ➤Read all the instructions properly and click the Next button. |
| ➤Now, you will be redirected to the application form page. |
| ➤On that page, you have to provide all your asked details. |
| ➤After that, you have to upload your photograph, signature and declaration form. |
| ➤Now, you have to pay the examination fee. |
| ➤After successful payment, your application will be submitted. |
| ➤Also, you will receive an acknowledgement copy of your submission. |
| ➤Keep that acknowledgement copy for future use. |
Important Dates of Assam NMMS Exam
| Application Start Date | 17th August 2023 |
| Application Last Date | 10th October 2023 |
| Admit Card Issue Date | 1st November 2023 |
| NMMS Exam Date | 18th November 2023 |
Important Links of NMMS Exam 2023
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Download Declaration Form | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
