By Vipul Jain
27 Nov, 2024
The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) is a scholarship initiative, centrally sponsored and applicable in the state of Gujarat. The application window for the NMMS Gujarat scholarship program is set to open from February 20 to February 28, 2025. Interested students can submit their applications online through the official website, sebexam.org, where all the relevant notifications and information are regularly updated.
NMMS Gujarat 2025 Explained:
The State Examination Board in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, invites online applications for the National Means Cum Merit Scholarship 2023-24.
This government-launched program aims to support bright 8th-grade students from low-income families, ensuring they can complete their education up to the 12th grade. The primary goal is to reduce the dropout rate among students.
Eligibility Criteria for NMMS Gujarat 2025:
- Students in Government Primary Schools, Local Body Schools, and Granted Primary Schools in the 8th grade are eligible.
- General and O.B.C. Category students should have a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grades in class 7.
- Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students should have a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grades in Class 7.
- The annual income of the candidate's guardian should not exceed 3,50,000/-
- (Note: Students from certain schools are not eligible; please refer to the official guidelines.)
How to Apply Online for NMMS Gujarat:
- Visit the official website at sebexam.org.
- Click on the 'National Means Cum Merit Scholarship 2023-24' link.
- Enter your U Dise number and submit the form.
- Confirm your details, including school information.
- Upload the required documents and pay the examination fee online.
- Verify and apply.
- Take a printout for future reference.
NMMS Gujarat 2025 Required Documents:
- Fee Payment Challan (SEB Copy)
- Aadhar Card
- Marksheet of Class 7th
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Photo
- Signature
Scholarship Amount:
Selected students will receive a scholarship of Rs. 12,000 per year, disbursed at Rs. 1,000 per month. This support is provided annually to students studying in classes IX to XII in specified schools.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus for NMMS Gujarat:
- Exam Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Total Marks: 180
- Exam Duration: 3 hours (Additional 30 minutes for blind students)
- Language: English or Gujarati
- Syllabus: MAT (90 Marks) and SAT (90 Marks)
- Qualifying Marks: General and O.B.C. Category: 40% marks in total
- SC and ST Category: 32% marks in total
Checking NMMS Gujarat Result:
- Visit the official website or use the direct link.
- Click on the "Print Result" section.
- Select "National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Result."
- A PDF file displaying shortlisted candidates will appear.
- Search for your name in the list.
- Print the result for future reference.
NMMS Gujarat 2025 FAQs:
Q. What is the Last date for the NMMS Gujarat scholarship application?
A. February 28, 2025, will be the last date of the scholarship.
Q. What is the exam date of the NMMS Gujarat scholarship?
A. April 7, 2025.
Note: The government mandates beneficiary students to register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) using Aadhaar card details.
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