Maharashtra NMMS Result 2026 Declared by MSCE Pune for Class 8 Scholarship Exam; Download Result Here

Selected candidates under the NMMS scheme will receive a National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship of INR 12,000 per annum (INR 1,000 per month) to support their studies from Class 9 to Class 12. 

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE), Pune, has announced the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) Result 2026 for the academic year 2025-26. The results, covering the Class 8 scholarship examination held on December 28, 2025, were declared on February 25, 2026, and are now accessible on the official portals for students across Maharashtra.

NMMS Result 2026 Direct Link: Click Here

Steps to Check Maharashtra NMMS Result 2026

1. Visit the official website at mscenmms.in, 2026.mscenmms.in/result, or mscepune.in.
2. Locate and click on the ‘NMMS Result 2026’ or relevant merit list/result link on the homepage.
3. Enter the 13-digit seat number and the candidate’s mother’s name as required.
4. Submit the details to view the result, which displays section-wise marks, total score, and qualifying status.
5. Download and print the scorecard or merit list for future reference and scholarship claims.

Candidates are advised to use accurate credentials and check promptly, as portal access may experience temporary slowdowns due to high traffic following the declaration.

Result Declaration and Access Details

According to the official notification from MSCE Pune, candidates can view their individual results, including marks in the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), along with their qualifying status. The merit list and scorecards are available online, with district-wise selections where applicable. The authority has not announced further details yet on overall pass percentages, total number of qualifiers, or state-level toppers.

Qualifying Marks Criteria

Qualification under the NMMS scheme requires candidates to meet the minimum percentage thresholds in both sections of the exam:

• General Category: 40% aggregate in MAT and 40% in SAT
• Reserved Categories: 32% aggregate in MAT and 32% in SAT

These criteria ensure the selection of meritorious students from economically weaker sections to receive financial support and reduce dropout rates post-Class 8.

Official Websites for Result Checking

Students can access their NMMS 2026 results through the following official platforms:

• Primary Result Portal: mscenmms.in or 2026.mscenmms.in/result
• MSCE Pune Website: mscepune.in

Scholarship Benefits for Qualified Students

Selected candidates under the NMMS scheme will receive a National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship of INR 12,000 per annum (INR 1,000 per month) to support their studies from Class 9 to Class 12. The scholarship aims to motivate continued education among economically disadvantaged meritorious students and is disbursed directly to eligible beneficiaries as per central guidelines.

The NMMS examination, conducted annually by state authorities under the Ministry of Education framework, identifies talented students for this centrally sponsored scheme. Qualified Maharashtra students can now proceed with necessary formalities for scholarship disbursement as outlined in subsequent notifications from MSCE or the Directorate of Secondary Education.

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