SchemesTuesday, 27 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
NMMS scholarship for Class 8 students: apply by Nov 3; exam on Dec 12, 2026
The NMMS exam for 2026-27 will be held on December 12, 2026, and applications must be submitted by November 3, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026, the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) scheme under the Union government invited applications for Class 8 students in government and government-aided schools, with the exam scheduled for December 12, 2026.
Key specifics
- NMMS is for Class 8 students in government and government-aided schools.
- In Tamil Nadu, 6,695 students are selected under the scheme.
- Across India, 1 lakh students are selected through the NMMS exam.
- Selected students receive ₹1,000 per month from Class 9 to Class 12.
- Applications must be submitted by November 3, 2026, with a ₹50 examination fee.
Exam lens
Scheme-based MCQ, NMMS full form, Class 8 eligibility, ₹1,000 monthly assistance, 6,695 Tamil Nadu quota, and December 12, 2026 exam date are the key one-liners for TNPSC.