NMMS Scholarship 2021 – Last Date, Benefits, Eligibility, Applications: Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam has released the official notification of Centrally Sponsored “National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)” Scheme for the financial year 2021-22. NMMS Scholarships are awarded to the gifted or meritorious students studying as regular students in class IX, X, XI and XII in a Government, Government-aided and local body schools and whose parental income are not more than Rs. 1,50,000/- per annum.
The scheme is allowed by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development, under the Government of India. Around 1 lakhs of the NMMS Scheme 2021 will be given to the understudies. The applications for NMMS 2021-22 have begun on 1st October 2021. The last date to apply is 30th October 2021. Look down to know more updates.
Highlights Of National Means and Merit Scholarship 2021-2022
| Providing Authority | National Scholarship Portal |
| Name of the Scholarship | NMMS Scholarship/ National Means and Merit Scholarship |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Closing Date | 30th October 2021 |
| Category | Scholarships |
| Official Site | www.madhyamik.assam.gov.in |
NMMS Scholarship 2021 Info
Candidates can find the complete application procedure here. We have updated a lot of information. Students hoping to enlist for the plan needs to fulfill the recommended qualification models to apply for the plan.
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There is a fixed pay go for the group of the competitor which needs to follow to benefit of the grant reserves. In the article beneath the information of the National Means and Merit Scholarship Scheme 2021 qualifications and advantages will be referenced.
NMMS Assam Scholarship Overview
Name of scholarship: National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme
Exam level: National Level
Class: Class VIII (8th Standard)
Application method: Online
No of scholarship for Assam: 2411
| Assam Quota Seats |
2411 |
| Category | %age of Reservation |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PWD | 4% |
Value of NMMS Scholarship Assam
The amount of scholarship will be Rs. 12000/- per annum @ Rs. 1000 per month.
Eligibility Criteria of NMMS Scholarship
Who can’t apply for NMMS Scholarship ?
# The students studying in “Kendriya Vidyalaya’ and “Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas” are not entitled to get this scholarship.
Selection Process of NMMS Scholarship
# A written examination of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) will be held on 13th December 2020 for the selection of candidates under NMMS Scholarship Scheme.
# Previous 2 years’ question papers are available in the ‘Bidyarthi’ app at Google Play Store.
# Children with disability will be given extra time, as applicable.
# There are two papers: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) .
| Question Paper | Subject | Total Marks |
| Paper-l | Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 90 Marks |
| Paper-lI | Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 90 Marks |
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).
NMMS Examination Fee 2021
| UR/ OBC |
Rs 200/- |
| SC/ ST |
Rs 180/- |
| PWD |
Rs 175/- |
| Payment Mode |
Debit/Credit card, internet banking |
Application Procedure For NMMS Scholarship 2021
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal that is www.madhyamik.assam.gov.in
- Now, find the National Means and Merit Scholarship link
- After that aspirants have to refer to proper eligibility criteria as well as for instructions carefully
- Eligible people need to find the Online Application link and read give the proper information on it
- After that verify the entered application form carefully
- Upload the suitable documents
- Now, submit it.
Following documents are to be uploaded along with online application form :
# Scanned copy of Candidate’s Photograph.
# Scanned copy of Candidate’s Signature.
# Scanned copy of Candidate’s Caste certificate (Only for OBC, SC and ST candidates).
# Scanned copy of Candidate’s Disability certificate (Disabled candidates).
# Scanned copy of Declaration. Click here for Download Declaration
Important Dates of NMMS Assam Scholarship 2021
# Starting date of submission of application form: 1st October 2021
# Last date of submission of application form: 30th October 2021
# Date of Examination: December 2021 or January 2022 (Tentative)
# Date of issue of E-admit Cards: To be updated later
Important Web-Links of NMMS Assam Scholarship
| Online Application |
Click Here |
| Official Notification |
Click Here | Click Here |
| Declaration Form |
Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
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