Here’s the process for applying to NMMS (National Means‑cum‑Merit Scholarship) in Nagaland, based on the latest available guidelines for the 2025–26 session. It’s a scholarship exam for Class VIII students from government or government‑aided schools in Nagaland, conducted by SCERT Nagaland.
Date of Examination: 01 St November, 2025 (Saturday).
NMMS Nagaland Eligibility Criteria
- Studying in Class VIII at a government or aided school in Nagaland
- Must be a permanent resident of Nagaland
- Minimum marks in Class VII:
- General category: 55%
- SC/ST: 50% (with relaxations for reserved categories)
- Family annual income must not exceed ₹3.5 lakh per annum (as per NMMS national norms)
NMMS Nagaland How to Apply
- Visit the official website: scert.nagaland.gov.in and download:
- The Information Brochure
- The Application Form (PDF) titled “NMMSS‑2025‑Application‑form”
- Fill the application form manually with accurate details.
- Attach required documents:
- Class VII mark sheet
- Birth certificate (proof of age)
- Domicile certificate / resident proof
- Income certificate (≤ ₹3.5 lakh p.a.)
NMMS Nagaland Important Date
| NMMS Nagaland Application Form Start | August 2025 |
| NMMS Nagaland Application Form Last Date | 30 August 2025 |
| NMMS Nagaland Exam Date | 25 November 2025 |
| NMMS Nagaland Notification | Download PDF |
| NMMS Nagaland Official Website | Click Here |
NMMS Nagaland Exam Pattern
- Mental Ability Test (MAT) – 90 MCQs (reasoning, analogies, etc.)
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – 90 MCQs (Science, Maths, Social Science based on Class VII–VIII curriculum)
- Duration: 90 minutes per paper; extra time (30 minutes) for physically challenged candidates
Qualifying marks:
- General category: 40%
- SC/ST/Phystcially challenged: 32% in each paper