Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 is conducted by CGBSE. The NMMSE 2025-26 i.e. National Means Merit Scholarship Examination is the state level National Means Merit Scholarship (NMMS) exam of Chhattisgarh. Moreover it is organized by CGBSE (Chhattisgarh Madhyamik Shiksha Mandal (CGBSE)) for all eligible class 8th students of Chhattisgarh. You can know all about Chhattisgarh NMMS 2025-26 exam date, application form, admit card, answer key, result, syllabus, previous year question paper from here on aglasem. A total of 2246 students get NMMS scholarship in Chhattisgarh on basis of this scholarship exam.
Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026
CGBSE conducts the NMMS 2025-26 exam to implement the central sector scheme National Means Merit Scholarship Scheme of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. All important details and updates on NMMS Chhattisgarh 2026 are as follows.
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Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 Exam Date
The important dates of NMMS Chhattisgarh 2025-26 are as follows. However, you should chec official website cgbse.nic.in and local newspapers for any update in schedule.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last date to submit application form (at school) | 20 March 2026 |
| Last date for schools to submit forms to district exam centre | 23 March 2026 |
| Last date for online entry by exam centre | 02 April 2026 |
| Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 exam date | 02 May 2026 (Saturday) |
| Release of Chhattisgarh NMMS admit card 2025-26 | Before exam (As per CGBSE) |
| Issuance of answer key | After exam (As per CGBSE) |
| NMMS Chhattisgarh 2026 result announcement | As per CGBSE |
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Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Chhattisgarh NMMS are as follows.
- The student must be studying in Class 8 (session 2025-26) in a Government, Government-aided, or Local Body school of Chhattisgarh.
- The student must have passed Class 7 with at least 55% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates).
- The total annual income of the parents/guardian from all sources should not be more than ₹3,50,000 (₹3.5 lakh).
- Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, and private / residential schools are not eligible for NMMS.
Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 – Scholarship Amount
The scholarship amount for Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 is as follows.
- Selected students receive a scholarship of ₹1000 per month (₹12,000 per year) from Class 9 to Class 12.
- The total NMMS quota for Chhattisgarh is 2246 scholarships.
NMMS Chhattisgarh 2025-26 Syllabus
The broad overview of National Means Merit Scholarship Examination examination is as follows.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I – MAT (Mental Ability Test) | Mental Ability | 90 | 90 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Paper II – SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) | Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 01:00 PM – 02:30 PM |
| Science | 35 | 35 | ||
| Social Science | 35 | 35 |
Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking. The medium of the Chhattisgarh NMMS exam is Hindi / English. The Paper II (SAT) is based on the Class 7 and Class 8 syllabus of Chhattisgarh schools.
To prepare for NMMSE, you can refer to Chhattisgarh NMMS previous year question papers.
Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 Application Form
- If you want to appear in National Means Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMSE), then you must fill and submit Chhattisgarh NMMS application form 2025-26 before last date.
- Read information brochure of Chhattisgarh NMMS carefully to know how to apply.
- Then enter correct details in NMMS Chhattisgarh application form, pay fees, and submit it.
Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 Admit Card
- After applying, you need to get Chhattisgarh NMMS Admit Card 2025-26.
- Go to cgbse.nic.in and check how to download or get NMMS Chhattisgarh admit card.
- If CGBSE issues NMMS admit card online, then you can login at cgbse.nic.in to download Chhattisgarh NMMS Hall Ticket.
- Check Chhattisgarh NMMS exam date, time, center in the admit card.
Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 Answer Key
- Now Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 Answer Key refers to the correct answers of all questions asked in NMMS Chhattisgarh 2025-26 Question Paper.
- Just after exam, you can download Chhattisgarh NMMS answer key by coaching institues, which is unofficial.
- Later, if CGBSE issues them, you can download Chhattisgarh Official Answer Key at cgbse.nic.in.
Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 Result
- The Chhattisgarh Madhyamik Shiksha Mandal (CGBSE) announces NMMS Chhattisgarh result 2026 at cgbse.nic.in.
- You can either login for Chhattisgarh NMMS Result, or download NMMS Chhattisgarh merit list 2026 PDF.
- If you have qualified for Chhattisgarh NMMS Scholarship, then follow CGBSE rules to avail the scholarship amount.
Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 – An Overview
Important details of this scholarship examination are as follows.
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| Exam | Chhattisgarh NMMS |
| Complete Name of Exam | National Means Merit Scholarship Examination of Chhattisgarh |
| Official Name of The Test | NMMSE |
| Full Form of NMMSE | National Means Merit Scholarship Examination |
| Exam Organizing Body | CGBSE |
| CGBSE Full Form | Chhattisgarh Madhyamik Shiksha Mandal (CGBSE) |
| Official Websites | cgbse.nic.in |
| Number of Students Who Get NMMS Scholarship in Chhattisgarh | 2246 |
| Chhattisgarh NMMS 2026 Exam Date | 02 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Class | Class 8 |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹1000 per month (Class 9 to 12) |
| All NMMS Exams in India | NMMS |
| Similar Exams | Scholarship Exams in India |
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