NMMS 2026-27 exam dates announced for Odisha, admit card download from 30 November

The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme Examination (NMMS) for the 2026-27 academic cycle has announced its examination date for Odisha, set for 06 December 2026. This central government-sponsored scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections, preventing dropouts at Class 8 and encouraging continued secondary education.

Alongside the Odisha schedule, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the NMMS examination for 2026-27, and the registration link for the NMMSS Exam November 2026 is available on the SCERT Haryana website. The National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme Examination has also released the NMMS JAN 2026 – REVISED RESULT.

Odisha NMMS 2026-27 Examination Schedule and Admit Cards

The Government of Odisha has outlined the complete schedule for the NMMS Examination 2026-27. The application process, which included online filling of forms and submission of hard copies, concluded on 02 October 2026. District Education Offices completed the verification of application forms by 25 October 2026.

Candidates appearing for the examination in Odisha will be able to download their admit cards from 30 November 2026 until the examination day, 06 December 2026. The examination itself is slated for 06 December 2026. The scholarship provides ₹12,000 per year from Class 9 to 12 for selected students, contingent on meeting academic performance criteria annually.

NMMS Eligibility and Examination Pattern

Students currently studying in Class 8 in government, government-aided, or local body schools are eligible for the NMMS, provided they meet specific family income and academic criteria. The examination evaluates students’ mental ability and scholastic aptitude through two main tests: a Mental Ability Test (MAT) and a Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

The NMMS exam pattern for 2025, which is generally followed, includes a 90-minute MAT with 90 multiple-choice questions for 90 marks, focusing on logical reasoning, analytical ability, and problem-solving. The SAT also lasts 90 minutes, with 90 multiple-choice questions for 90 marks, covering Science, Mathematics, Social Science, English, and a regional language. In most states, there is no negative marking. Generally, students need to score at least 40% in both MAT and SAT separately to qualify, with reserved category students requiring 32%.

Syllabus and Recent RESULT Releases

The NMMS syllabus for MAT includes topics such as Analogies, Classification, Coding–Decoding, Series & Patterns, Logical Reasoning, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Clocks, Calendars, and Problem Solving. The SAT syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, History, Geography, Civics, and Language Skills (English and regional language comprehension).

The National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme Examination has released the NMMS JAN 2026 – REVISED RESULT, along with associated keys including SAT – FINAL KEY ANSWERS, MAT – FINAL KEY ANSWERS, SAT – TENTATIVE KEY ANSWERS, and MAT – TENTATIVE KEY ANSWERS. In addition, the NMMS-2025-26 Final Answer Key (Type – A) has been released. There were also changes in the selection list for NMMS FEB 2025 due to ‘COMMUNITY’ and ‘DIFFERENTLY ABLED’ modifications.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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