State Council of Educational Research and Training, Bihar
The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Scheme, launched by the Government of India, is a key initiative aimed at supporting the education of talented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarship assists deserving students by providing financial aid, encouraging them to continue their education up to the senior secondary level. Here’s an in-depth guide for Bihar students applying for the NMMS Scholarship for the academic year 2024-25, with the scholarship benefits applicable in 2025-26.
Important Dates:
1. Registration and Online Application Submission by Applicant : 05-11-2024 to 01-12-2024
2. Online Approval of Submitted Applications at School Level: 05-11-2024 to 10-12-2024
3. Download Admit Card:13-01-2025 to 19-01-2025
4. Exam Date: 19-01-2025
5. Date for Uploading Provisional Answer Key of National Income-cum-Merit Scholarship Exam on Portal:2 5-01-2025
6. Last Date for Submission of Objections on Provisional Answer Key by Candidates:
31-01-2025
(Objections submitted after the deadline or without valid evidence will not be considered.)
Eligibility Criteria for NMMS 2024-2025
Class Requirement: Applicants must be currently studying in Class 8 in a recognized school.
Academic Performance: A minimum score of 55% in Class 7 is required, although this is relaxed to 50% for SC/ST students.
Parental Income Cap: The annual income of the student's parents should not exceed INR 3.5 lakh.
Other Scholarships: Applicants must not be recipients of any other state or central government scholarships.
Steps to Apply for the NMMS Exam
Application Form: Obtain the application form from your school or download it from the official website of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Bihar.
Completing the Form: Provide accurate and complete information in each section of the form, which will typically include personal details, school information, parental income, and previous academic records.
Required Documentation:
Recent passport-size photograph.
Attested copy of the Class 7 mark sheet.
Income certificate issued by a competent authority.
Caste certificate, if applicable.
Disability certificate, if applicable.
Form Submission: Submit the completed application form to the designated office at your school. The school administration will forward it to SCERT Bihar for processing.
Examination Details
Mental Ability Test (MAT): This section focuses on evaluating students’ reasoning, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): This part covers core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, aligned with the school curriculum.
To qualify, students typically need to score a minimum of 40% in each section (32% for SC/ST and other reserved categories).
Scholarship Details and Disbursement
Scholarship Award: Selected students receive a scholarship amount of INR 12,000 per annum, disbursed at INR 1,000 per Month
Exams pattern
1. Mental Ability Test (MAT)
Number of Questions: 90
Total Marks: 90
Duration:
General Category: 90 minutes
Divyang (Blind Only): 120 minutes
2. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Number of Questions: 90
Total Marks: 90
Duration:
General Category: 90 minutes
Divyang (Blind Only): 120 minute
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