NewsIMTSThe Ministry of Education will close registrations for Assam National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) 2025 for Class 8 students on November 20, 2025. Eligible students can apply through bidyarthi.co.in. The scheme offers Rs 12,000 annual scholarships to 2,411 students from government and government-aided schools whose family income is below Rs 3.5 lakh. The screening test will be held on December 13 at 160 exam centres across Assam. Registration fees are Rs 200 for general/OBC categories, Rs 180 for SC/ST students, and Rs 175 for differently abled students. Each government school must enroll at least three eligible students. The top three students from each school will be exempted from the examination fee. Students must complete One-Time Registration on the National Scholarship portal before filling the application form. To apply, students should have their school's correct UDISE code ready. (Updated 4 Nov 2025, 10:49 IST; source: link)
Assam NMMS Scholarship Registration Ending Soon
Class 8 students in Assam have until November 20 to register for the National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) 2025. The Ministry of Education offers this scholarship to students from government and government-aided schools whose family income is below Rs 3.5 lakh per year. Eligible students can apply through the bidyarthi.co.in website. The scheme will award Rs 12,000 annual scholarships to 2,411 students across the state. Registration fees vary by category – Rs 200 for general/OBC students, Rs 180 for SC/ST students, and Rs 175 for differently abled students. Each government school must enroll at least three eligible students for the scholarship program.
Screening Test and Application Requirements
The NMMS screening test will be conducted on December 13, 2025, at 160 examination centres throughout Assam. Students need to complete a One-Time Registration on the National Scholarship portal before filling out the application form. When applying, students must have their school's correct UDISE code ready for proper registration. The top three students from each school will not have to pay the examination fee. This scholarship program aims to support talented students from economically weaker backgrounds to continue their education at the secondary level. Students should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Education will close registrations for Assam National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) 2025 for Class 8 students on November 20, 2025.
- The scheme offers Rs 12,000 annual scholarships to 2,411 students from government and government-aided schools whose family income is below Rs 3.5 lakh.
- The screening test will be held on December 13 at 160 exam centres across Assam.
