National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMS) 2025 – Odisha

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMS) 2025 – The NMMS 2025 of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Odisha, under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. It aims to provide scholarships to meritorious students with financial need to continue their education after Class 8.

Important Dates

Important Details for NMMS Odisha 2025:

• Exam Date: The Odisha NMMS exam is likely to be on 7 December 2025. (Application Period: Students generally apply between 16 August. For 2025, the application window is open till 16 September

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMS) 2025 – Odisha: Eligibility

• Must be studying in Class 8 in a recognized school in Odisha.
• Should have passed Class 7 with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories such as SC/ST/PH).

Parental Income

• Student’s parental income from all sources should not exceed Rs 3,50,000 per annum
• The total number of 3314 scholarships is distributed among 30. There is district-wise reservation of scholarships for SC, ST, SEBC, and Physically Handicapped candidates

Who is not eligible?

• Students in government residential schools like JNV and residential schools under SC/ST Development department, KV,Sainik Schools, KGBV etc., where expenses are paid by the government, are not eligible.
• Exam Pattern:
  • Two papers: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
• Application Process:
  • Application submission happens offline, with forms available through schools and on the SCERT Odisha website.
  • School principals and parents must submit self self-attested application before submission.
• Scholarship Amount: Selected candidates receive a yearly scholarship to support their secondary education.
• Official Websites:
  • NMMS Odisha official site: nmms.odisha.gov.in
  • SCERT Odisha: scertodisha.nic.in