Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Merit-based exam with Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
Q.What is the exam pattern?
Two tests: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), 90 questions each
Q.What is the pass percentage?
Must score 40% in each test (32% for SC/ST)
Q.Can private school students apply?
No, only government and government-aided school students are eligible
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline011-26172491, nmms-moe@gov.in