Assam NMMS 2026 is the state-level National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) exam conducted by the Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE), Assam for Class 8 students of government schools. The last date to apply is 08 November 2026 and the exam is on 28 November 2026. 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 Assam NMMS — eligibility, exam date, application form, exam pattern, admit card, answer key, result, and previous year question papers.
Latest – Assam NMMS 2026 application is open. The last date to apply is 08 November 2026 and the exam will be held on 28 November 2026. Practise with Assam NMMS previous year question papers here.
Assam NMMS 2026
NMMS is a central-sector scholarship scheme of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, implemented in Assam by the Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE), Assam. It rewards meritorious students from economically weaker families studying in Class 8 in government schools, and supports their studies up to Class 12.
Assam NMMS 2026 – Important Dates
The important dates of Assam NMMS 2026 are below. Always confirm the latest schedule at the official portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application last date | 08 November 2026 |
| Admit card release | To be announced |
| Exam date | 28 November 2026 |
| Answer key | To be announced |
| Result & merit list | To be announced |
Assam NMMS – Overview
| Exam | Assam NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) |
| Conducted By | Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE), Assam |
| Class | Class 8 (government school students) |
| Papers | MAT & SAT (180 marks) |
| Scholarship | ₹1,000/month (₹12,000/year), Class 9 to 12 |
| Scholarships in Assam | 2,411 |
| Exam Date 2026 | 28 November 2026 |
| Official Website | madhyamik.assam.gov.in |
| Application Portal | bidyarthi.co.in |
| All NMMS Exams | NMMS (State Wise) |
Assam NMMS Eligibility Criteria
- The student must be studying in Class 8 in a government, government-aided or local-body school in Assam (private schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and residential/central schools are not eligible).
- 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).
Assam NMMS Exam Pattern
The Assam NMMS exam has two papers — MAT and SAT — of 180 marks in total, taken on the same day. Both are objective (multiple-choice) papers.
| 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).
Assam 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). Assam has 2,411 NMMS scholarships.
Assam NMMS 2026 Application Form
Apply online at the DSE Assam scholarship portal (bidyarthi.co.in) before the last date, 08 November 2026. Fill the form, upload your photograph (JPG, up to 35 KB) and signature (JPG, up to 30 KB), attach a caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) and disability certificate if applicable, and pay the fee online. Remember the password you set, as it is needed to log in later. No changes are allowed once the form is submitted.
Assam NMMS Admit Card, Answer Key & Result
DSE Assam releases the Assam NMMS admit card before the exam, and declares the result and merit list at madhyamik.assam.gov.in afterwards. You can also check the Assam NMMS answer key to estimate your score once the exam is over.
Assam NMMS 2026 – FAQs
What is the Assam NMMS 2026 exam date?
The Assam NMMS 2026 exam will be held on 28 November 2026, and the last date to apply is 08 November 2026.
Who is eligible for Assam NMMS?
Class 8 students of government / government-aided schools in Assam, 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 Assam 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.
What is the Assam NMMS exam pattern?
There are two papers — MAT (90 questions, 90 marks) and SAT (90 questions, 90 marks) — for a total of 180 marks, both taken on the same day.
Where do I apply for Assam NMMS 2026?
Apply online at the DSE Assam scholarship portal, bidyarthi.co.in, before 08 November 2026. The official DSE Assam website is madhyamik.assam.gov.in. If you have any queries on Assam NMMS 2026, please ask in the comments below.