Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 is conducted by MSCE Pune for eligible class 8 students of Maharashtra. The NMMS i.e. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme is a state level scholarship exam. Based on previous years, the Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 application form is expected around September 2026 and the exam around December 2026 – MSCE is yet to release the official schedule. For reference, the 2025-26 exam was held on 28 December 2025. You can know all about Maharashtra NMMS exam date, application form, admit card, answer key, result, syllabus, and previous year question papers from here on aglasem. A total of 11682 students get the NMMS scholarship in Maharashtra. The official websites are mscepune.in and mscenmms.in.
Latest – MSCE Pune has not yet released the official Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 schedule. The application form is expected in September 2026 and the exam around December 2026. Keep checking mscepune.in / mscenmms.in.
Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27
MSCE Pune conducts the NMMS 2026-27 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 Maharashtra 2026-27 are as follows.
Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 Exam Date
The important dates of NMMS Maharashtra 2026-27 are as follows. However, you should chec official website mscepune.in and local newspapers for any update in schedule.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of NMMS Maharashtra 2026-27 Application Form | Expected September 2026 |
| Last date to apply without late fee | Expected October 2026 |
| Last date to apply with late fee | As per MSCE |
| Release of Maharashtra NMMS admit card 2026-27 | As per MSCE (before exam) |
| Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 exam date | Expected December 2026 |
| Issuance of answer key | As per MSCE |
| NMMS Maharashtra 2026-27 result announcement | As per MSCE |
For reference – Maharashtra NMMS 2025-26 dates: the application form was available from 12 September 2025 to 11 October 2025 (with late fee till 21 October 2025), the exam was held on 28 December 2025, and the result was declared in February 2026.
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Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 – Objectives of Scheme
Details of scheme of Maharashtra NMMS are as follows.
Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 – Eligibility
The eligibility for Maharashtra NMMS are as follows.
- The student must be studying in Class 8 in a Government, Government-aided, or Local Body school of Maharashtra.
- The student must have scored at least 55% marks in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST candidates).
- The parental annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹3,50,000.
NMMS Maharashtra 2026-27 Syllabus
The broad overview of National Means Merit Scholarship Scheme examination is as follows.
| Test | Marks | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 90 | 90 | 90 minutes |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 90 | 90 | 90 minutes |
To prepare for NMMS, you can refer to Maharashtra NMMS previous year question papers.
Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 Application Form
- If you want to appear in National Means Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS), then you must fill and submit Maharashtra NMMS application form 2026-27 before last date.
- Read information brochure of Maharashtra NMMS carefully to know how to apply.
- Then enter correct details in NMMS Maharashtra application form, pay fees, and submit it.
Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 Admit Card
- After applying, you need to get Maharashtra NMMS Admit Card 2026-27.
- Go to mscepune.in and check how to download or get NMMS Maharashtra admit card.
- If MSCE Pune issues NMMS admit card online, then you can login at mscepune.in to download Maharashtra NMMS Hall Ticket.
- Check Maharashtra NMMS exam date, time, center in the admit card.
Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 Answer Key
- Now Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 Answer Key refers to the correct answers of all questions asked in NMMS Maharashtra 2026-27 Question Paper.
- Just after exam, you can download Maharashtra NMMS answer key by coaching institues, which is unofficial.
- Later, if MSCE issues them, you can download Maharashtra Official Answer Key at mscepune.in.
Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 Result
- The Maharashtra State Council Of Examination announces NMMS Maharashtra result 2026-27 at mscepune.in.
- You can either login for Maharashtra NMMS Result, or download NMMS Maharashtra merit list 2026-27 PDF.
- If you have qualified for Maharashtra NMMS Scholarship, then follow MSCE rules to avail the scholarship amount.
Maharashtra NMMS 2026-27 – An Overview
Important details of this scholarship examination are as follows.
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Exam | Maharashtra NMMS |
| Complete Name of Exam | National Means Merit Scholarship Examination of Maharashtra |
| Official Name of The Test | NMMS |
| Full Form of NMMS | National Means Merit Scholarship Scheme |
| Exam Organizing Body | MSCE |
| MSCE Full Form | Maharashtra State Council Of Examination |
| Official Websites | mscepune.in |
| Number of Students Who Get NMMS Scholarship in Maharashtra | 11682 |
| All NMMS Exams in India | NMMS |
| Similar Exams | Scholarship Exams in India |
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