NMMS admit card 2026-27 download from 30 November; exam on 06 December

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and state education departments are set to release the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Admit Card 2026-27. Eligible candidates for the scholarship examination will be able to download their hall tickets from 30 November 2026 to 06 December 2026.

The NMMS examination for the 2026-27 cycle is scheduled to be conducted on 06 December 2026. This national-level scholarship program aims to provide financial assistance to Class 8 students from economically weaker sections, offering Rs 1,000 per month, amounting to Rs 12,000 annually.

NMMS Admit Card Download and Examination Details

The NMMS Admit Card 2026-27 will be available for download on respective state education portals or official SCERT websites. Candidates are required to download and print their admit cards within the specified window, as carrying a hard copy to the examination center is mandatory.

The examination will be conducted offline, using an OMR-based format. Selection for the scholarship will be based on scores obtained in the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). The admit card will contain essential details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date and time, exam centre address, photograph, and signature.

In case of any discrepancies found on the admit card, candidates are advised to contact their state liaison officer immediately for rectification. Also, candidates may also obtain their NMMS hall ticket 2026 from their respective schools.

Application Process and Key Dates

The application process for the NMMS Examination 2026-27 involved online filling of application forms and submission of hard copies in schools from 17 August 2026 to 02 October 2026. Then, Headmasters and Headmistresses submitted countersigned hard copies to District Education Offices (DEOs) by 15 October 2026.

Verification of these application forms by the District Education Offices is currently underway and is expected to be completed by 25 October 2026. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is involved in the NMMS Examination for the year 2026-27, providing an examination helpline number at 08023341615.

Mandatory Documents for Examination

On the day of the examination, candidates must carry not only a printed copy of their NMMS Admit Card but also a valid identity document. Acceptable documents include an Aadhar Card, School Identity Card, Dependent Identity Card, or Passport.

It is also recommended that candidates keep a xerox copy of their admit card for their records. The scholarship aims to support the education of deserving students from economically weaker sections, enabling them to continue their studies beyond Class 8.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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