Karnataka NMMS 2026-27 (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) is conducted by Karnataka School Quality Assessment & Accreditation Council (KSQAAC) for students of Class 8. The exam is on 20 December 2026. Registration is open till 7 November 2026.
Karnataka NMMS 2026-27
This page covers Karnataka NMMS 2026-27 dates, how to apply, eligibility, the exam pattern, awards and official links.
| Full name | National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship |
| Conducted by | Karnataka School Quality Assessment & Accreditation Council (KSQAAC) |
| Class | 8 |
| Mode | Offline MCQ test on OMR answer sheets at taluk-level centres |
| Duration | MAT 90 minutes (10:30 am-12:00 noon) + SAT 90 minutes (2:00-3:30 pm); 30 minutes extra per paper for CWSN students |
| Language | Kannada, English, Urdu, Marathi and Telugu |
| Fee | Rs 20 for General and OBC students; Rs 10 for SC and ST students (collected by the school and paid online/UPI) |
| Official website | kseab.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka NMMS 2026-27 Quick Links
Karnataka NMMS 2026-27 Important Dates
KSQAAC has confirmed the Karnataka NMMS 2026-27 exam dates. The admit card, answer key and result dates are to be announced. Dates were checked on 30 October 2026 against kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration (through school) | 23 September to 7 November 2026 |
| Exam date | 20 December 2026 |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| Answer key | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced (last year: 11 January 2026) |
How to Apply for Karnataka NMMS 2026-27
Online application via school HM (NMMS login) from 23 Sep 2026; last date extended from 30 Oct to 7 Nov 2026. The fee is rs 20 for General and OBC students; Rs 10 for SC and ST students (collected by the school and paid online/UPI).
Is the Karnataka NMMS 2026-27 application form out?
Yes. Online application via school HM (NMMS login) from 23 Sep 2026; last date extended from 30 Oct to 7 Nov 2026.
- Registration (through school)
- 23 September to 7 November 2026
- Exam date
- 20 December 2026
Steps to Apply for Karnataka NMMS 2026-27
- The head teacher/principal applies online for the students through the NMMS login on kseab.karnataka.gov.in (2026-27: 23 September to 7 November 2026, extended from 30 October).
- Log in with the school’s U-DISE code as user name; students and parents are not given the login.
- Enter the student’s SATS number so that student and school details are fetched; correct mistakes in SATS first, then use ‘Sync SATS Data’.
- Enter the caste/income certificate RD numbers for SC, ST and OBC students, the disability status for CWSN, and the student’s bank details.
- Upload the student’s photo (60-80 KB) and signature (20-50 KB) in JPEG, tick the declaration and submit; print the report, get it signed by the student/parent and keep it at school.
Who can apply for Karnataka NMMS 2026-27?
Regular Class VIII students (2026-27) of Govt/Aided/Local Body schools; 55% (SC/ST 50%) in Class VII; parental income up to Rs 3,50,000. Residential schools (Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, Navodaya, KGBV etc.), KV and Sainik school students not eligible.
Qualifying and selection: General and OBC students need an average of at least 40% in the two papers; SC and ST students need at least 32%. Selection is made district-wise by rank among all candidates who sat the exam, under the reservation rules in force. To get the scholarship the student must also score 55% (50% for SC/ST) in the Class 8 annual exam. Eligibility: regular Class 8 student of a government, aided or local-body school, 55% in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST) and parents’ annual income not above Rs 3,50,000. Students of residential schools (Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, Navodaya, Vajpayee, Ekalavya, KGBV, Ambedkar etc.), Kendriya Vidyalayas and Sainik schools cannot apply.
What is the Karnataka NMMS exam pattern?
Karnataka NMMS has multiple-choice questions and lasts MAT 90 minutes + SAT 90 minutes; 30 minutes extra per paper for CWSN students. Mode: offline MCQ test on OMR answer sheets at taluk-level centres. The number of questions and marks depend on the class:
| Class | Questions | Marks | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 – Paper 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 90 | 90 | Reasoning, analysis and synthesis MCQs |
| 8 – Paper 2: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 90 | 90 | Science 35 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Science 35 (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Business Studies), Mathematics 20 |
SAT covers Science, Social Science and Mathematics; MAT tests reasoning ability
How much is the Karnataka NMMS scholarship?
Rs 1,000 a month (Rs 12,000 a year) for 4 years from Class 9 to 2nd PUC, paid by the Ministry of Education; the student must apply on scholarships.gov.in every year. To continue, the student must score 55% in Classes 9 and 11 and 60% in Class 10 (5% relaxation for SC/ST), pass at the first attempt and stay in a government, aided or local-body school. Karnataka gets 5,534 of the 1,00,000 NMMS scholarships each year (Ministry of Education quota).
Karnataka NMMS 2026-27 Official Notices and Links
Every date on this page comes from these official pages (30 October 2026):
- kseab.karnataka.gov.in/uploads/NMMS%20exam%20application%20date%20extension_179335 – Registration (through school)
- kseeb.karnataka.gov.in/NTSENMMS/Views/NTSENMMSDetails.aspx – Registration (through school)
- kseab.karnataka.gov.in/uploads/Circular%20of%20NMMS%20Exam%20online%20Application% – Exam date
- kseab.karnataka.gov.in/ – Exam date
- kseab.karnataka.gov.in/new-page/NTSE-NMMS/kn – Answer key
Karnataka NMMS 2026-27 FAQs
When is the Karnataka NMMS 2026-27 exam?
Exam on 20 Dec 2026 (Sunday): MAT 10:30-12:00, SAT 2:00-3:30.
Is Karnataka NMMS 2026-27 registration open?
Online application via school HM (NMMS login) from 23 Sep 2026; last date extended from 30 Oct to 7 Nov 2026.
Who is eligible for Karnataka NMMS?
Regular Class VIII students (2026-27) of Govt/Aided/Local Body schools; 55% (SC/ST 50%) in Class VII; parental income up to Rs 3,50,000. Residential schools (Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, Navodaya, KGBV etc.), KV and Sainik school students not eligible.
How many questions are there in Karnataka NMMS?
Class 8 – Paper 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT): 90 questions, 90 marks; Class 8 – Paper 2: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): 90 questions, 90 marks – MAT 90 minutes (10:30 am-12:00 noon) + SAT 90 minutes (2:00-3:30 pm); 30 minutes extra per paper for CWSN students.
What is the Karnataka NMMS fee?
Rs 20 for General and OBC students; Rs 10 for SC and ST students (collected by the school and paid online/UPI).
What is the official website of Karnataka NMMS?
kseab.karnataka.gov.in