If you’re in Class VIII and dream of continuing your education without worrying about money, here’s something you shouldn’t miss — the NMMSE Scholarship 2025! The full form may sound a little heavy — National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Examination — but don’t worry, we’ll break it all down in a simple way here.
Let’s get into the details 👇
🔔 Important Dates for NMMSE 2025
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Online Application Starts: 7th August 2025
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Last Date to Apply: 9th September 2025
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Exam Date: 21st December 2025
🎯 What is NMMSE Scholarship?
NMMSE is a Central Sector scholarship by the Indian government to support bright and needy students of Class 8. The idea is simple – if you’re good in studies and your family income is limited, this scholarship can help you complete your secondary education smoothly.
✅ Who Can Apply?
Here’s a quick look at NMMSE 2025 eligibility:
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You must be studying in Class 8 during the 2025 session.
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Scored 55% or above in Class 7 final exams (for SC/ST/Disabled – 5% relaxation).
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Parental income must be below ₹3,50,000 per year from all sources.
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You should be studying in a Government, Government Aided, Local Body, Sponsored School or recognized Madrasah — no private, Navodaya or Kendriya Vidyalayas allowed.
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You need to have a bank account in your name (joint or single) in any public sector/scheduled bank.
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Linking your Aadhaar with your bank account is also advised.
📍 For West Bengal Students
This post is especially for students applying from West Bengal. The state-level exam is conducted by the Directorate of School Education, located at Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata.
🔹 Contact your District Inspector of Schools (Secondary Education) for help.
🔹 Email support: helpscholarships@gmail.com
Special district note:
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If your school is under Barrackpore or Bidhannagar, select Barrackpore instead of North 24 Parganas/Kolkata.
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If your school is in Siliguri subdivision, select Siliguri instead of Darjeeling.
🖥️ How to Apply for NMMSE 2025? (Step-by-Step)
Here’s how to fill the NMMSE online form like a pro:
Step 1: New Registration
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Visit the scholarship portal.
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Click ‘New User Register Here’.
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Provide your basic details + mobile number + email.
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Note down your registration number and password.
Step 2: Fill the Application
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Log in with your credentials.
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Fill in personal, academic & bank details.
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Upload a passport-size photo (white background, 50KB max, JPG only – no selfies please 😅).
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Mention your 14-digit OTR number if you’ve applied before on NSP.
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Lock the application after final review.
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Print out the form + school certificate format.
Step 3: Upload Documents
Go to your Head of Institution (HOI) with the printed form and submit:
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Income certificate
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Caste certificate (if applicable)
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Disability certificate (if applicable)
Then, upload:
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Signed HOI Certificate (PDF – 200KB max)
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Other scanned documents (PDF – 200KB each)
🔐 Click ‘Finalize Application’ – without it, your admit card won’t be generated!
✍️ NMMSE Exam Pattern 2025
The exam has two sections, both with 90 MCQs, and you get 90 minutes each:
| Test Name | Type | Marks | Duration |
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| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | MCQ | 90 | 90 mins |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | MCQ | 90 | 90 mins |
🧠 SAT covers:
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Maths
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Physical Science
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Life Science
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History
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Geography
👉 No negative marking, so attempt all!
📌 Other Things to Note
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No hard copies of forms needed — it’s fully online.
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Check your email/SMS regularly for updates.
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If your application gets rejected, you might get a chance to correct it before the final date.
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Any wrong info = straight disqualification.
🎓 West Bengal Scholarship Quota
West Bengal has a quota of 7250 students under NMMSE. The selection will be done district-wise. If there’s a tie, the younger student gets preference.
Final decision? It’ll be taken by the authority — and yes, it’s non-negotiable.
🔎 NMMSE Scholarship 2025 – FAQs
Q. Is NMMSE only for Class 8 students?
Yes, only students currently in Class VIII can apply.
Q. What’s the income limit for NMMSE?
Your family’s annual income should be under ₹3.5 lakhs.
Q. Is there any offline mode to apply?
Nope. Only online applications are accepted.
Q. When is NMMSE Exam 2025?
On 21st December 2025, across all districts of West Bengal.
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