What is nmms?

The National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) is a scholarship program in India for economically weaker students studying in Class VIII. Its aim is to encourage them to continue their studies at the secondary and higher secondary levels.

The scholarship is awarded to students who perform well in a written test conducted at the state level. This test typically consists of two sections:

Mental Ability Test (MAT): This section assesses the student's reasoning and problem-solving skills. Questions are designed to test logical and analytical thinking.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): This section covers subjects from the Class VII and VIII curricula. Important subjects include:

Successful candidates receive a scholarship amount disbursed annually until they complete Class XII, provided they maintain satisfactory academic performance and meet other eligibility criteria. The selection process and scholarship amount are determined by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.