NMMS Kerala Admit Card 2026 : National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme is an examination conducted by the Central Government aiming to provide scholarship for students of class 8. The Kerala NMMS admit card will be released by the Kerala Government soon. Students can download the hall ticket from the official website.
NMMS Examination 2026
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.
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.
Kerala NMMS Overview 2026
Kerala NMMS 2026 - Pareekshabhavan NMMS Exam |
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| Exam Name | National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Exam |
| Article Category | Kerala NMMS Admit Card 2026 |
| State | Kerala |
| Exam Date | November 7th, 2026 |
| Result Status | TO be Published |
| Result Declared Date | TBA |
| NMMS exam official website | www.nmmse.kerala.gov.in |
Eligibility criteria
- 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 shold be passed in 7th standard during 2022-2023 with 55% marks(For SC/ST, marks should be 50%) in Last Term Examination.
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).
| Kerala NMMS Exam 2026 | ||
| Name of Exam | Exam Date | Exam Time |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Exam (NMMSE) | November 7th, 2026 | Part - 1 (MAT Exam Time : 10 AM to 12.00 PM) |
| NMMS Exam | November 7th, 2026 | Part - 2 (SAT Exam Time : 1.30 PM to 3.30 PM) |
How to Download NMMS Admit Card 2026 ?
Kerala SCERT will be releasing the NMMS Admit Card 2026-27 through online mode. Every student those who have applied for the examination can download the admit card from the official website using the application number and password. Students can follow the steps mentioned below.
- Step 1. Visit the official website - www.nmmse.kerala.gov.in
- Step 2. Click on the link "NMMS 2026 Admit Card Download"
- Step 3. Enter the required login credentials
- Step 4. Once entered the details click on the submit button
- Step 5. The Hall ticket will be displayed on the screen
- Step 6. Download and take a print out of the same
Kerala NMMS Exam Related FAQ's
What is NMMSE?
NMMSE or National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Examination in Kerala is a state level scholarship exam conducted by Kerala Government aimed to provide financial aid to the students belonging to economically weaker sections.
What is the minimum pass mark for the NMMS Exam?
The students who have scored a minimum of 40% of marks in Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
What is the scholarship benefit for the NMMSE?
The scholarship amount of Rs. 12000/- per annum will be awarded for for the NMMS passed students.
