JKBOSE NMMS Scholarship 2026-27: Applications Invited for Class 8 Students, 1,068 Scholarships Available
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has invited applications from eligible Class 8 students for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination 2026-27 under the Centrally Sponsored Scholarship Scheme.
As per the scholarship notification, the examination will be conducted for students studying in government, government-aided and local body schools across Jammu and Kashmir.
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker families and encourage them to continue their education beyond Class 8.
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JKBOSE NMMS Scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility Criteria
Students who fulfil the following conditions can apply for the scholarship:
- The candidate must be a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The student must be studying in a Government, Government-aided or Local Body School.
- The annual family income should not exceed Rs 3.50 lakh.
- Students appearing in the Class 8 Annual Examination during the October-November 2026 session in Kashmir Division and winter-zone areas of Jammu Division are eligible.
- Students appearing in the Class 8 Annual Examination in March-April 2027 in summer-zone areas of Jammu Division can also apply.
- Candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in the Class 7 examination, with a relaxation of 5% for SC/ST students.
Students already registered through the One-Time Registration (OTR) module on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), with Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, can also submit their OTR details, wherever applicable.
Reservation will be provided to different categories according to the reservation policy applicable in Jammu and Kashmir.
NMMS Scholarship Amount and Number of Scholarships
According to the notification, a total of 1,068 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students selected on the basis of merit.
Each selected student will receive financial assistance of Rs 12,000 per year.
The scholarship will be provided for four years, from Class 9 to Class 12, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed academic conditions.
The total financial assistance available to each selected student will be Rs 48,000 over the four-year period.
NMMS Selection Test: MAT and SAT Examination
The NMMS selection examination will consist of two papers:
| Examination | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 90 | 90 | 90 minutes |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 90 | 90 | 90 minutes |
Candidates must qualify in both tests by securing at least 40% marks taken together. For SC/ST candidates (ST-I and ST-II), the qualifying requirement will be 32%.
Children with special needs will be provided additional time as applicable under the prescribed rules.
Conditions for Continuation of Scholarship
Students selected under the NMMS scheme must fulfil the prescribed academic requirements to continue receiving the scholarship.
As mentioned in the notification:
- Students must secure at least 55% marks in Class 8.
- They must secure at least 60% marks in Class 10.
- A relaxation of 5% in the qualifying marks will be applicable to SC/ST students (ST-I and ST-II).
- Students must clear their examinations and secure promotion in the first attempt from Class 9 to Class 10 and from Class 11 to Class 12.
The scholarship will continue from Class 9 to Class 12 subject to the applicable eligibility and renewal conditions.
How to Apply for JKBOSE NMMS Scholarship 2026-27
The prescribed application form and detailed information regarding the scholarship scheme can be downloaded from the official JKBOSE website.
Official Website: https://jkbose.jk.gov.in/
The application forms have been made available from October 30, 2026. Interested students should obtain the prescribed form, carefully read the instructions and complete the application process as directed in the detailed notification.
Candidates and their parents are advised to check the official JKBOSE notification for complete information regarding the application submission procedure, required documents and last date.
The NMMS scheme provides an important opportunity for meritorious students from economically weaker families in Jammu and Kashmir to receive financial support for their secondary and higher secondary education.
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