Every year, the NMMS examination is conducted separately by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) or the respective State Education Department. Therefore, the application process, registration dates, examination schedule, and application fees vary from one state to another.

If you are planning to apply for the NMMS Application Form 2026-27, this article provides state-wise information about the application form, registration dates, last date, exam date, and application fee. Students are advised to visit the official SCERT website of their respective state regularly for the latest updates.

NMMS Application Form 2026-27 Highlights

Particular	Details
Scholarship Name	National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
Academic Session	2026-27
Conducting Authority	SCERT / State Education Department
Eligible Students	Class 8 Students
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Based)
Scholarship Amount	₹12,000 per year
Official Notification	State-wise

NMMS Application Form 2026-27 Eligibility

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Must be studying in Class 8 in a Government, Government-aided, or Local Body school.
Family income should be within the limit prescribed under the NMMS scheme.
Students should satisfy the minimum academic criteria specified by the respective state.
Applicants must fulfill all eligibility conditions mentioned in the official state notification.

Andhra Pradesh NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Arunachal Pradesh NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Assam NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Bihar NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Chandigarh NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Chhattisgarh NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Delhi NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Goa NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Gujarat NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Haryana NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Himachal Pradesh NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Jammu & Kashmir NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Jharkhand NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Karnataka NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Kerala NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Ladakh NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Madhya Pradesh NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Maharashtra NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Manipur NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Meghalaya NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Mizoram NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Nagaland NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Odisha NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Punjab NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Rajasthan NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Sikkim NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Tamil Nadu NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Telangana NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Tripura NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Uttar Pradesh NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

Uttarakhand NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

West Bengal NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Particular	Details
Application Form	Available Soon
Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Application Fee	To Be Announced

How to Apply for NMMS Application Form 2026-27

Visit the official SCERT or State Education Department website.
Open the NMMS 2026-27 application link.
Register using the required details.
Fill in personal and academic information.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the application form.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required for NMMS Apply Online 2026-27

Keep the following documents ready before applying:

Passport-size photograph
Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Previous class mark sheet
School ID Card
Residence/Domicile Certificate (if required)
School verification certificate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will the NMMS Application Form 2026-27 be released?

The application dates are announced separately by each state’s SCERT or Education Department. Students should regularly check the official website of their respective state.

2. Who can apply for NMMS 2026-27?

Students studying in Class 8 in eligible Government, Government-aided, or Local Body schools who satisfy the income and academic criteria can apply.

3. Is there an application fee for NMMS?

The application fee varies by state. Some states do not charge any fee, while others may charge a nominal registration fee. Candidates should refer to the official notification of their respective state.

4. Is the NMMS examination conducted online?

No. The NMMS examination is generally conducted in offline mode using OMR answer sheets.

5. What is the scholarship amount under NMMS?

Selected students receive ₹12,000 per year, subject to the continuation conditions of the scholarship scheme.

6. Can students from private schools apply for NMMS?

Generally, the scholarship is intended for students studying in Government, Government-aided, and Local Body schools. Students should refer to their state’s official notification for specific eligibility conditions.