Andhra Pradesh NMMS 2026 is the state-level National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) exam conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSE AP) for Class 8 students. The AP NMMS 2026 exam was held on 28 February 2026, and the answer key and result are out at bse.ap.gov.in. Selected students get a scholarship of ₹1,000 per month (₹12,000 per year) from Class 9 to Class 12. On this page you get complete details of Andhra Pradesh NMMS — eligibility, exam pattern, admit card, answer key, result, scholarship, and previous year question papers.
Latest – The AP NMMS 2026 exam was held on 28 February 2026. The answer key and result are out at bse.ap.gov.in. Practise with Andhra Pradesh NMMS previous year question papers here.
Andhra Pradesh NMMS 2026
NMMS is a central-sector scholarship scheme of the Ministry of Education, implemented in Andhra Pradesh by the Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSE AP). It rewards meritorious students from economically weaker families studying in Class 8 in government schools, and supports their studies up to Class 12. All important details and updates on AP NMMS are below.
Andhra Pradesh NMMS 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form | At bse.ap.gov.in |
| Admit card | Released before the exam |
| Exam date | 28 February 2026 |
| Answer key | Out at bse.ap.gov.in |
| Result & merit list | Out at bse.ap.gov.in |
| Next cycle (2026-27) | To be announced |
Andhra Pradesh NMMS – Overview
| Exam | Andhra Pradesh NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) |
| Conducted By | Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSE AP) |
| Class | Class 8 (government school students) |
| Papers | MAT & SAT (180 marks) |
| Scholarship | ₹1,000/month (₹12,000/year), Class 9 to 12 |
| Scholarships in Andhra Pradesh | 4,087 |
| Exam Date 2026 | 28 February 2026 |
| Medium | English & Telugu |
| Official Website | bse.ap.gov.in |
| All NMMS Exams | NMMS (State Wise) |
Andhra Pradesh NMMS Eligibility Criteria
- The student must be studying in Class 8 in a government, government-aided or local-body school in Andhra Pradesh.
- Parental/family income must not be more than ₹3,50,000 per annum.
- The student must have passed Class 7 with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates).
Andhra Pradesh NMMS Exam Pattern
The AP NMMS exam has two papers — MAT and SAT — of 180 marks in total, taken on the same day. Both are objective (multiple-choice) papers, available in English and Telugu medium.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT (Mental Ability Test) | 90 | 90 | 90 minutes |
| SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) – Science, Social Science, Maths | 90 | 90 | 90 minutes |
| Total | 180 | 180 |
To qualify, a candidate generally needs about 40% marks (32% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
Andhra Pradesh NMMS Scholarship Amount
Selected students receive ₹1,000 per month, i.e. ₹12,000 per year, paid from Class 9 to Class 12 (four years) directly into the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Andhra Pradesh has 4,087 NMMS scholarships.
Andhra Pradesh NMMS Application Form
The AP NMMS application form is released online at bse.ap.gov.in by BSE AP, and eligible Class 8 students of government schools apply before the last date. For the 2025-26 cycle, the exam was held on 28 February 2026. The notification and dates for the next cycle (2026-27) will be published at bse.ap.gov.in — keep checking the official website for updates.
Andhra Pradesh NMMS Admit Card, Answer Key & Result
BSE AP releases the AP NMMS admit card before the exam, and declares the result and merit list at bse.ap.gov.in afterwards. You can also check the AP NMMS answer key to estimate your score.
Andhra Pradesh NMMS 2026 – FAQs
When was the Andhra Pradesh NMMS 2026 exam?
The AP NMMS 2026 exam was held on 28 February 2026. The answer key and result are out at bse.ap.gov.in.
Who is eligible for Andhra Pradesh NMMS?
Class 8 students of government / government-aided schools in Andhra Pradesh, whose family income is not more than ₹3,50,000 per year and who scored at least 55% in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST), are eligible.
What is the AP NMMS scholarship amount?
The NMMS scholarship is ₹1,000 per month (₹12,000 per year), paid from Class 9 to Class 12 via Direct Benefit Transfer. Andhra Pradesh has 4,087 scholarships.
What is the AP NMMS exam pattern?
There are two papers — MAT (90 questions, 90 marks) and SAT (90 questions, 90 marks) — for a total of 180 marks, in English and Telugu medium.
What is the official website of Andhra Pradesh NMMS?
The official website is bse.ap.gov.in (Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh), where the application, admit card, answer key and result are published. If you have any queries on Andhra Pradesh NMMS 2026, please ask in the comments below.