NMMS Chhattisgarh 2025-26 results out: check merit list, cut-off marks

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Chhattisgarh, released the results for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMSE) 2025-26 in June 2026. The examination, conducted on May 2, 2026, aims to provide financial assistance to talented students from economically weaker sections to support their studies from Class 9 to Class 12.

Students who appeared for the NMMSE 2025-26 can now check their scores, merit listing, and scorecards on the official websites of the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (cgbse.gov.in) and SCERT (scert.cg.gov.in). The NMMSE Chhattisgarh merit list document for 2025-26 is available as a PDF on the SCERT official site.

Accessing NMMSE 2025-26 Results and Merit List

The NMMSE 2025-26 results are accessible on the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education’s website. The merit list document, available on the SCERT official site, includes details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, category, marks in Paper 1 (Mental Ability Test – MAT), marks in Paper 2 (Scholastic Aptitude Test – SAT), total marks, and the status of scholarship selection. The results published online are for immediate information and are not to be treated as original mark sheets, which have been issued separately by the Board.

The NMMSE 2025-26 Selection List, published on the CGBSE portal, contains the names of candidates eligible for the scholarship. A partial list of the NMMSS FY 2026-27, with an exam year of 2025, includes student names, roll numbers, dates of birth, father’s names, categories, genders, total marks, state, and district.

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifying Marks

To be eligible for the NMMSE scholarship, students must have secured at least 55% marks in their Class 7 final examination. A 5% relaxation in this requirement is provided for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories. In addition, the annual household income of the student must not exceed Rs 3,50,000.

The NMMSE exam comprises two papers: the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), each lasting 90 minutes. Candidates must achieve specific minimum scores in both papers to qualify for the scholarship. General category candidates were required to secure a minimum of 40% in both MAT and SAT, while SC/ST category candidates needed a minimum of 32% in each paper. Failure to qualify in even one paper results in disqualification, regardless of the overall score.

Scholarship Details and Next Steps for Selected Candidates

The NMMS scholarship is a central government scheme, managed at the state level by the SCERT. Selected students receive an annual scholarship of Rs 12,000, disbursed in monthly installments of Rs 1,000, for four consecutive years, covering their studies from Class 9 to Class 12 in government and government-aided schools. The NMMSE 2025-26 Selection List published on the CGBSE portal indicates the candidates who will be awarded the scholarship.

Students whose names appear in the NMMSE 2025-26 Selection List are required to register for the scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). For this registration, students must submit necessary documents, including income and caste certificates, to their respective schools for verification within the timeframe prescribed by SCERT. The previous year’s overall result for CG NMMS was announced on May 19, 2025, while the results for the academic year leading up to 2025-26 were announced on June 22, 2026.

Upcoming NMMS Chhattisgarh 2026-27 Examination

For the upcoming academic year, the NMMS Chhattisgarh examination for 2026-27 is tentatively scheduled for December 12, 2026. The answer key is expected to be released in December 2026, with the results anticipated in February 2027. The State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT) will continue to be the exam conducting body.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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