Tamil Nadu NMMS 2025 Registration Process Begins
NMMS 2025 : The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) has commenced the registration process for the Tamil Nadu National means-cum-merit Scholarship Scheme Examination or TN NMMS 2025. Those interested and eligible may apply by visiting the official website, apply1.tndge.org. The application fee is Rs 50.
The scholarship exam is set to take place for students in Class 8 studying in government and government-aided schools in Tamil Nadu on February 22, 2025. Students who pass will be granted a scholarship of Rs 12,000 each year.
National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) is a scheme by the union government under which 1 lakh scholarships are awarded to selected students every year from Class 9. The government also continues this scholarship in Classes 10 to 12 if students meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.
During the application process, candidates who belong to the scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), or other backward class (OBC) categories must present authentic caste certificates that have been granted by appropriate authorities. These certificates facilitate eligibility verification by acting as definitive proof of the candidate’s category.
Tamil Nadu NMMS 2025: Who Can Apply?
Students who qualify in the Tamil Nadu NMMS 2023 exam will be awarded a scholarship of Rs 12,000 per annum. Students who wish to appear in the National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship exam must be enrolled in a state government, government-aided, or local body school. In addition to that, the students must have a household income of less than Rs 3,50,000 to be eligible for the scholarship.
Tamil Nadu NMMS 2025: Exam Pattern
The NMMS exam question paper will be based on class 7 and 8 syllabi. It will consist of two exams: a Mental Ability Test (MAT) and a Scholastic Abilities Test (SAT). Each exam comprises 90 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates will be given 90 minutes to complete each paper.
Meanwhile, the mental ability test will test the student’s verbal and non-verbal metacognitive skills, such as reasoning and critical thinking. The Scholastic Abilities Test (SAT), on the other hand, will assess candidates’ proficiency in math, science, and social studies.
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