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| DERT Meghalaya National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination 2026 - Application Form & Notification Details |
The Directorate of Educational Research & Training (DERT), Meghalaya, Shillong, has released the official advertisement for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination for Class VIII. This centrally sponsored scheme aims to select 231 meritorious students in Meghalaya to receive financial assistance of ₹12,000 per year for four years (Class IX to Class XII).
DERT Meghalaya NMMS Scholarship 2026 Recruitment Overview
- Conducting Authority: Directorate of Educational Research & Training (DERT), Meghalaya, Shillong
- Exam Name: National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination 2026
- Target Class: Students currently studying in Class VIII (Academic Year 2026)
- Total Quota: 231 Selected Students
- Scholarship Amount: ₹12,000 per annum (₹1,000 per month) for 4 years (Class IX to XII)
- Date of Examination: 7th November, 2026 (Saturday)
- Application Submission Office: Respective Sub-Divisional School Education Officer (SDSEO) Office
NMMS Meghalaya Eligibility Criteria & Scholarship Renewal Rules
- School Category: Only students studying in State Government, Government-Aided, and Local Body schools are eligible. Students from Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), Government Residential Schools, and Private Schools are not eligible.
- Marks Requirement (Class VII): General category students must have scored at least 55% in their Class VII promotion exam 2025. SC/ST/OBC candidates get a 5% relaxation (minimum 50%).
- Parental Income Limit: Total annual income of parents from all sources must not exceed ₹3,50,000/-.
- Renewal Criteria: Selected awardees must secure clear promotion in their first attempt from Class IX to X and Class XI to XII. Additionally, students must score at least 60% in Class X (55% for SC/ST) to continue receiving the scholarship at the higher secondary stage.
DERT Meghalaya NMMS Exam Pattern 2026
The examination comprises two paper sections, each conducted for a duration of 120 minutes:
- Paper-I: Mental Ability Test (MAT) – 90 Multiple Choice Questions (90 Marks)
- Paper-II: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – 90 Multiple Choice Questions covering Science, Social Science, and Mathematics (90 Marks)
- Qualifying Cutoff: Candidates must score a minimum of 40% in each paper (32% separately for SC, ST, and OBC candidates) to qualify.
How to Apply for Meghalaya NMMS Scholarship 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
- Step 1: Download the official Application Form and Instructions doc file from the Meghalaya Education Portal or collect a copy directly from your local Sub-Divisional School Education Officer (SDSEO) office.
- Step 2: Fill in all required student details, school details, and parental income information carefully.
- Step 3: Attach two recent passport-size photographs taken in school uniform.
- Step 4: Attach self-attested copies of the Class VII Report Card, Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), Disability Status Certificate (if applicable), and Parental Income Certificate issued by a competent authority.
- Step 5: Submit the completed application form along with all supporting documents to your respective SDSEO office before the deadline. (Note: Incomplete applications or forms missing supporting documents will be rejected).
Key Information & Links
- Online Application Form: Download Here
- Official Advertisement: Download/Check Here
- Official Website: Click Here to Visit
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