A national scholarship scheme for meritorious students from economically weaker sections, awarded on the basis of a state-level exam taken in Class 8.
NMMS provides a scholarship of ₹12,000 per year to selected students, continuing from Class 9 through Class 12, to help meritorious students from economically weaker sections continue their education without financial stress. Selection is based on a state-conducted written exam held once a year for Class 8 students.
Because seats are limited and competition is state-wide, focused preparation in reasoning and core subjects makes a real difference to a student's final rank.
| Section | Full Form | Questions | Duration | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mental Ability Test | 90 | 90 minutes | Analogy, classification, series, pattern & reasoning |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 90 | 90 minutes | Science, Mathematics & Social Science (Class 7–8 level) |
Exact cut-off marks, reservation norms and income-limit eligibility vary by state — please confirm the current year's official notification for Tamil Nadu.
Studying in Class 8 in a government, government-aided or local body school.
Minimum qualifying marks in Class 7 final exam (relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwD as per state norms).
Parental/guardian income within the ceiling prescribed by the government for the exam year.
Daily practice sets for analogy, classification, series and pattern-based questions.
Focused Science, Maths & Social Science revision aligned to Class 7–8 syllabus.
Timed practice tests in the actual MAT/SAT pattern with score analysis.
Practice with past years' state question papers and model papers.
