NMMS HP 2026-27: Registration Last Date (Sep 11), Eligibility, Exam Date, Fee

NMMS HP 2026- 27: SCERT, Himachal Pradesh, will close the NMMS HP 2026 registration on September 11. Interested candidates need to contact their respective schools to fill and submit the forms before the last date. Class 8th students studying in government, local body, or 95% government-aided private schools in Himachal Pradesh can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Read the article to get all details on NMMS HP 2026-27 eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, application steps, and the complete list of exam centres.

SCERT Solan (Himachal Pradesh) will conduct the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) 2026-27 exam on November 1 at 65 test centres across the state. A total of 832 students will be selected for a scholarship of ₹1,000 per month, payable from Class 9th to Class 12th.

NMMS HP 2026-27: Overview

NMMS HP 2026-27 Exam Date

NMMS HP 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be currently studying in Class 8th as a regular.
• Their school type should be a government school, a local body school, or a 95% government-aided private school.
• The student must have scored at least 55% marks in the Class 8th exam. A relaxation of 5% (i.e., 50%) is available for SC/ST candidates.

• Parental annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹3,50,000.
• An income certificate from a competent authority, in the standard prescribed format, must be attached with the application.
• Candidates applying under the Person with Disability (PWD) category must attach a disability certificate showing at least 40% disability from a competent authority.

• Students studying in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, or private (non-aided) schools are not entitled to this scholarship.
• Students studying in Residential Schools run by the Centre or State Government, where boarding, lodging, and education are provided free, are also not eligible.

Continuation of Scholarship (Class IX to XII)

• The scholarship is renewed yearly for four years only if the student continues studying in a Government, 95% Government-aided, or Local Body school.
• To continue receiving the scholarship into Class 11th and 12th, the student must score a minimum of 60% marks in Class 10th (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates, i.e., 55%).

NMMS HP 2026-27 Exam Pattern

• There is no negative marking
• Children with disability are given extra time as applicable.

NMMS HP 2026 Qualifying Criteria

To be awarded the HP NMMS scholarship, a candidate must pass both MAT and SAT, with a combined (aggregate) score of:

• At least 40% for the General category
• At least 32% for the Reserved category

NMMS HP 2026 Scholarship Amount and Duration

• Amount: ₹1,000 per month
• Duration: Awarded from Class IX to Class XII (four years), subject to the continuation conditions above.
• Total beneficiaries in HP for 2026-27: 832 students
• Disbursal: Scholarship amounts are credited through Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts via the National Scholarship Portal.

How to Apply for NMMS HP 2026-27 Exam?

1. Visit the official SCERT Himachal Pradesh website: http://himachalservices.nic.in/scert
2. Go to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) link for NMMSS registration.
3. Register using Aadhaar-linked bank account details.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and income details, and select an exam centre carefully.
5. Upload the required certificates (income certificate, and category/PWD certificates where applicable).
6. Submit the application before September 11,2026, 11:59 PM.
7. Ensure the school Principal/Headmaster verifies the student’s data
8. Download the NMMS HP admit card from the SCERT website 10 days before the exam.

NMMS HP Scholarship 2026-27 Documents Required

• Income certificate (parental annual income, standard format, from competent authority)
• Caste/category certificate, for reserved-category applicants
• Disability certificate (minimum 40%), for PWD applicants
• Aadhaar-linked bank account details
• Class VII marksheet (to confirm the 55%/50% eligibility criterion)

NMMS HP 2026-27- Helpline and Contact Details

FAQs on NMMS HP 2026-27

Q- What is the income limit for NMMS HP eligibility?

Parental annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹3,50,000.

Q. What marks are required in Class VII to be eligible?

A minimum of 55% marks is required, relaxed to 50% for SC/ST candidates.

Q. What is the exam pattern for NMMS HP?

Two tests — Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) — each of 90 marks, 90 questions, and 90 minutes, with no negative marking.

Q. What is the minimum qualifying percentage?

40% aggregate in MAT and SAT combined for general category candidates; 32% for reserved category candidates.

Q. How much scholarship does NMMS HP provide?

₹1,000 per month, awarded from Class IX to Class XII, subject to yearly continuation criteria.

Q. Can the exam centre be changed after allotment?

No. Once an exam centre is allotted, no change will be entertained under any circumstances.

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