The exam is tentatively scheduled for Dec 5, while the online application process will begin on Oct 15. Ahmedabad: State Examination Board has announced the schedule for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) exam for the current academic year.
Students currently studying in Class 8 at govt, local-body or grant-in-aid schools are eligible to apply. General and OBC category students must have secured at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade, in Class 7. SC and ST students must score at least 50%. The annual income of a student’s parents or guardians must not exceed Rs 3.5 lakh.
The exam fee is Rs 70 for general, EWS and OBC category students and Rs 50 for SC, ST and PH category candidates. Each section will comprise 90 multiple-choice questions carrying 90 marks. Fees will be accepted only through online payment. The exam will have two sections: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). There will be no negative marking.