Telangana NMMS 2026-27 (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme Examination) is conducted by Office of the Director of Government Examinations (BSE Telangana) for students of Class 8. The exam is on 1 November 2026. Registration closed on 5 September 2026. It is also called TS NMMS or NMMSE Telangana.
Telangana NMMS 2026-27
This page covers Telangana NMMS 2026-27 dates, how to apply, eligibility, the exam pattern, awards and official links.
| Full name | National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme Examination |
| Conducted by | Office of the Director of Government Examinations (BSE Telangana) |
| Class | 8 |
| Mode | Offline (pen-paper, multiple-choice) at all Revenue Divisional headquarters of the 33 districts |
| Duration | 180 minutes in all for MAT + SAT (one minute per question); 30 minutes extra for physically disabled candidates |
| Language | Telugu, Hindi, Urdu and English medium |
| Fee | Rs 100 for OC/BC students; Rs 50 for SC/ST/PH students, paid online through SBI Collect (the headmaster can pay for all the school’s students together) |
| Official website | bse.telangana.gov.in |
Telangana NMMS 2026-27 Quick Links
Telangana NMMS 2026-27 Important Dates
Office of the Director of Government Examinations (BSE Telangana) has confirmed the Telangana NMMS 2026-27 exam dates. The result date is to be announced. Dates were checked on 7 November 2026 against bse.telangana.gov.in.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration (through school) | 20 July to 5 September 2026 (closed) |
| Admit card | Issued school-wise through the school login |
| Exam date | 1 November 2026 (held) |
| Answer key | Preliminary key out; objections till 19 November 2026 |
| Result | To be announced (last year: 5 June 2026) |
How to Apply for Telangana NMMS 2026-27
Online application (via school HM) 20 Jul – 5 Sep 2026, as shown on the portal (the notification dated 20-07-2026 first gave 24 Aug, with printed forms to DEO by 01-09-2026). The fee is rs 100 for OC/BC students; Rs 50 for SC/ST/PH students, paid online through SBI Collect (the headmaster can pay for all the school’s students together).
Is the Telangana NMMS 2026-27 application form out?
The application window has closed. Online application (via school HM) 20 Jul - 5 Sep 2026.
- Registration (through school)
- 20 July to 5 September 2026 (closed)
- Exam date
- 1 November 2026 (held)
- Answer key
- Preliminary key out; objections till 19 November 2026
Steps to Apply for Telangana NMMS 2026-27
- Applications are registered online through the school headmaster on bse.telangana.gov.in (2026-27: by 5 September 2026, as shown on the portal), and the exam fee is paid through SBI Collect.
- Upload the income certificate (from the Mandal Revenue Officer; salary certificate from the employer for government employees), Class 7 marks memo, caste certificate for BC/SC/ST and District Medical Board certificate for PH candidates.
- Name, father’s and mother’s names must match the school admission register and Aadhaar.
- The headmaster submits the printed, attested application forms, two sets of nominal rolls, fee receipts and attested certificates to the District Educational Officer (2026-27: by 1 September 2026); without caste certificates candidates are treated as General and without an income certificate the application is rejected.
Who can apply for Telangana NMMS 2026-27?
Class VIII in 2026-27 in ZP/Local Body/Govt/Govt-aided schools or non-residential Model Schools; at least 55% (SC/ST 50%) in Class VII (2025-26); parental income below Rs 3,50,000. KV, JNV, residential, private (incl. Sainik) school students not eligible.
Qualifying and selection: Minimum 40% in each paper (32% for SC/ST) to become eligible, then selection against the district-wise and category-wise quota following state reservation norms, on the basis of exam performance. Eligibility: Class 8 student in 2026-27, at least 55% in Class 7 in 2025-26 (50% for SC/ST), parents’ combined annual income below Rs 3,50,000. Students of KVs, JNVs, state residential schools (Telangana Residential, Social/Tribal/Minority Welfare residential, Ashram, KGBV), Model Schools with hostels and private schools including Sainik schools cannot appear.
What is the Telangana NMMS exam pattern?
Telangana NMMS has multiple-choice questions and lasts 180 minutes in all for MAT + SAT; 30 minutes extra for physically disabled candidates. Mode: offline (pen-paper, multiple-choice) at all Revenue Divisional headquarters of the 33 districts. The number of questions and marks depend on the class:
| Class | Questions | Marks | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 – Part 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 90 | 90 | Mental ability / reasoning MCQs |
| 8 – Part 2: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 90 | 90 | Sciences, Mathematics and Social Studies of Classes 7 and 8 |
SAT covers Sciences, Mathematics and Social Studies of Classes 7 and 8; MAT is a mental ability test
How much is the Telangana NMMS scholarship?
Rs 12,000 a year from Class 9 to Class 12, if the student meets the Ministry of Education’s conditions and continues in an eligible government, aided or local-body school; otherwise the scholarship is forfeited.
Telangana NMMS 2026-27 Official Notices and Links
Every date on this page comes from these official pages (30 October 2026):
- bse.telangana.gov.in/pdf/NMMSSE_2026-27_Notification.pdf – Registration (through school)
- bse.telangana.gov.in/NMMS.aspx – Registration (through school)
- portal.bsetelangana.org/TGNMMS2026/Account/Login.aspx – Admit card
Telangana NMMS 2026-27 FAQs
When is the Telangana NMMS 2026-27 exam?
Exam on 1 Nov 2026 (Sunday), 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, at all Revenue Divisional HQs.
Is Telangana NMMS 2026-27 registration open?
Online application (via school HM) 20 Jul – 5 Sep 2026, as shown on the portal (the notification dated 20-07-2026 first gave 24 Aug, with printed forms to DEO by 01-09-2026).
Who is eligible for Telangana NMMS?
Class VIII in 2026-27 in ZP/Local Body/Govt/Govt-aided schools or non-residential Model Schools; at least 55% (SC/ST 50%) in Class VII (2025-26); parental income below Rs 3,50,000. KV, JNV, residential, private (incl. Sainik) school students not eligible.
How many questions are there in Telangana NMMS?
Class 8 – Part 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT): 90 questions, 90 marks; Class 8 – Part 2: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): 90 questions, 90 marks – 180 minutes in all for MAT + SAT (one minute per question); 30 minutes extra for physically disabled candidates.
What is the Telangana NMMS fee?
Rs 100 for OC/BC students; Rs 50 for SC/ST/PH students, paid online through SBI Collect (the headmaster can pay for all the school’s students together).
What is the official website of Telangana NMMS?
bse.telangana.gov.in