Here are the key details for the NMMS (National Means‑cum‑Merit Scholarship) 2025‑26 application process for Himachal Pradesh:
To apply for the NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) in Himachal Pradesh for the 2025-26 academic year, students need to visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and follow the online application process. The application period for NMMS Himachal Pradesh is typically from August 1st to August 25th. The SCERT Himachal Pradesh will release the official notification and specific dates.
NMMS Himachal Pradesh Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh and studying in Class VIII in a government, government-aided, or local‑body school in the current academic year 2024‑25
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹3.5 lakh (as per norms)
- Academic requirement: At least 55% marks in Class VII (50% for SC/ST category students)
Important Dates
- Application window: August 1 to August 25, 2025
- Verification by school principals/headmasters: by August 31, 2025
- Exam date in Himachal Pradesh: scheduled for November 2, 2025
- Admit cards: likely issued approximately 10 days before the exam (around late October 2025)
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NMMS Himachal Pradesh Examination Details
- The NMMS exam in HP for 2024‑25 was conducted on 10 November 2024, across 65 exam Centres throughout the state
- The exam consists of two sections:
- Mental Ability Test (MAT): 90 questions, 90 marks
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): 90 questions, 90 marks
Each test runs for 90 minutes. Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% overall (32% for SC/ST) to qualify