NMMS Exam 2025 – Online Application Process & Eligibility
Get the latest Assam NMMS Exam notification, understand the application process, and check eligibility criteria. Your complete guide to the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship.
Please keep in mind that the listed vacancies are subject to change during the final selection process. Previous applicants do not need to submit a new application as their existing applications will be considered under this updated notification.
| Exam Name | NMMS Exam 2025 |
| Seats | 2411 |
| Organization | DSE, Assam |
| Eligibility | Class VIII |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Fee | ₹200/- |
| Start Date | 22 July 2025 |
| Last Date | 30 September 2025 |
Assam NMMS Exam 2025
The Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam has published an official notification regarding the National Means Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination, 2025. As per the official notification, online applications are invited from the students studying in class VIII for the NMMS Examination, 2025 to be held on 15th November 2025 in the state of Assam sponsored by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The online applications can be submitted through the official web portal https://bidyarthi.co.in and the Bidyarthi Mobile App.
Assam NMMS Exam Details
Exam Name: National Means Merit Scholarship Examination, 2025
Organization: Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam
Total Seats in Assam: 2411 Seats
Exam Type: Written Exam (OMR)
Exam Medium: Assamese, English, Hindi, Bengali, and Bodo
Question Type: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Exam Date: 15 November 2025
Exam Centres: 143 Centres
Other Details of NMMS Exam: The subject details including marks details and schedule will be as follows.
| Subject | Total Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 90 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 90 | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM |
Eligibility Criteria of the NMMS Exam
Class: Students who are studying in class VIII are eligible for the NMMS exam.
School: Only the students of Government and Provincialised schools under the Department of School Education, Government of Assam are eligible to get the scholarship. Students from Private schools, JNVs and KVs may appear in the examination, but they will not be selected for the scholarship.
Scholarship Details of the NMMS
Students found qualified for the NMMS exam will get a scholarship of Rs.12,000/- per year for classes IX, X, XI, and XII. Note that the parents’ income of the student should not exceed 3.5 lakhs per annum as per the norms of the Ministry of Education to avail the scholarship benefits.
Examination Fee of NMMS Exam
Candidates have to pay the examination fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the reservation category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹200/- |
| Other Backward Class | ₹200/- |
| Scheduled Castes | ₹180/- |
| Scheduled Tribes | ₹180/- |
| Persons with Disabilities | ₹175/- |
Payment Method: Candidates are able to pay their examination fees through the online payment gateway. Candidates should have any of the following options to make the payment – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
How to Apply for NMMS Exam?
Students who fulfil all required eligibility criteria and want to participate in the NMMS exam have to submit their application through the official web portal or mobile app of DSE, Assam. To complete the online application process, students may follow the following steps.
| Scroll down, and check the Important Link section. |
| Click on the Online Application Link. |
| Now, an official web portal will load in the new tab of your browser. |
| In that portal, you will see instructions for the application process. |
| Read all the instructions properly and click the Next button. |
| Now, you will be redirected to the application form page. |
| On that page, you have to provide all your asked details. |
| After that, you have to upload your photograph, signature and declaration form. |
| Now, you have to pay the application fee. |
| After successful payment, your application will be submitted. |
| Also, you will receive an acknowledgement copy of your submission. |
| Keep that acknowledgement copy for future use. |
Required Documents
Candidates must keep the following documents ready before proceeding with the online application process. All the following documents should be scanned in proper file format to be accepted by the portal. You can use Tools by JobAssam to resize your documents.
| Document | Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 35 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | 30 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Caste Certificate | 100 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Disability Certificate | 100 KB | JPG/JPEG |
Important Dates of Assam NMMS Exam
| Notification Date | 22 July 2025 |
| Apply Start Date | 25 July 2025 |
| Apply End Date | 30 September 2025 |
| Admit Card | 5 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 15 November 2025 |
Important Links of NMMS Exam 2025
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Documents Resize | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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