The National Merit-Based and Merit-Based Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) Examination for the year 2025 – 2026 will be held on 10.01.2026 (Saturday). Arrangements have been made to download the Nominal Roll Cum Attendance Sheets of the students appearing for this examination from the website www.dge.tn.gov.in from 05.01.2026 afternoon, centre-wise. Therefore, the Principal Invigilators of each examination centre are requested to instruct them to download the name list without fail.
TN NMMS Hall Ticket 2025-26
The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) scheme is a significant initiative by the Government of India aimed at supporting talented students from economically weaker sections. This scholarship provides financial assistance of ₹12,000 per annum to selected students from Class 9 to Class 12, helping them continue their secondary education. For the academic year 2025-26, the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) has finalized the schedule for the selection test. Eligible Class 8 students enrolled in government and government-aided schools will appear for this state-level examination to compete for the scholarship.
NMMS Tamil Nadu 2025-26: Overview
| Exam Name | National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Exam 2025-26 |
| Conducting Body | Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu |
| Exam Date | January 10, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | January 5, 2026 (Afternoon) |
| Official Website | www.dge.tn.gov.in |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹12,000 per year (for 4 years) |
NMMS Tamil Nadu Exam Details 2025-26
The school principals are requested to download the hall tickets for the above examination from 05.01.2025 afternoon using their school User ID / Password from the website www.dge.tn.gov.in and distribute them to the students. The school principals are kindly requested to advise them to inform the students about the examination centre details.
The NMMS examination for the 2025-2026 session is scheduled to take place on January 10, 2026. This examination is specifically for students currently studying in Class 8. The primary objective is to identify meritorious students and provide them with financial support to reduce the dropout rate after Class 8. To be eligible, the student’s annual parental income must not exceed the prescribed limit (usually ₹3.5 lakh).
2025 – 2026 ஆம் ஆண்டிற்கான தேசிய வருவாய் வழி மற்றும் தகுதி படிப்புதவித் தொகைத் திட்டத் தேர்வு (NMMS) 10.01.2026 (சனிக்கிழமை) அன்று நடைபெறவுள்ளது. இத்தேர்விற்கு வருகைபுரியும் மாணவர்களின் பெயர்பட்டியலுடன் கூடிய வருகைத் தாட்கள் (Nominal Roll Cum Attendance Sheets) தேர்வு மையம் வாரியாக www.dge.tn.gov.in என்ற இணையதளத்தில் 05.01.2026 பிற்பகல் முதல் பதிவிறக்கம் செய்து கொள்ள ஏற்பாடுகள் செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது. எனவே, ஒவ்வொரு தேர்வு மைய முதன்மைக் கண்காணிப்பாளர்களும் தவறாமல் பெயர் பட்டியலினை பதிவிறக்கம் செய்துகொள்ள அறிவுறுத்துமாறு கேட்டுக் கொள்ளப்படுகிறார்கள்.
தேர்வுகூடநுழைவுச்சீட்டு:
மேற்படி தேர்விற்கான தேர்வுக்கூட நுழைவுச் சீட்டுகளை (Hall Tickets) 05.012025 பிற்பகல் முதல் பள்ளித் தலைமையாசிரியர்கள் www.dge.tn.gov.in என்ற இணையதளம் மூலம் தங்கள் பள்ளிக்கான User ID /Password ஐ கொண்டு பதிவிறக்கம் செய்து மாணவர்களுக்கு வழங்கவும். தேர்வு மைய விவரத்தினை மாணவர்களுக்கு தெரிவிக்கவும் பள்ளித் தலைமையாசிரியர்களுக்கு அறிவுரை வழங்குமாறு கனிவுடன் கேட்டுக் கொள்ளப்படுகிறது.
NMMS Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of a written examination divided into two main papers. Both papers are objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions) and are usually conducted on the same day.
- Mental Ability Test (MAT): This section consists of 90 questions designed to test the student’s reasoning and critical thinking abilities. It covers topics like analogies, classification, numerical series, and pattern perception.
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): This section also contains 90 questions based on the syllabus of Classes 7 and 8. It includes subjects such as Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics.
- Duration: Each paper is allotted 90 minutes (Total 180 minutes).
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score an aggregate of at least 40% (32% for SC/ST categories) to be considered for the scholarship.
How to Download NMMS Tamil Nadu Hall Ticket 2025-26
As per the official notification, students cannot download their hall tickets directly. Instead, school principals are responsible for providing them. Here is the process for schools to access the admit cards:
- Go to the official Tamil Nadu DGE website at www.dge.tn.gov.in.
- The School Headmaster must log in using the school’s unique User ID and Password.
- Navigate to the NMMS section and select the link for “NMMS Hall Ticket Download 2025-26”.
- Download the hall tickets for all registered students and take clear printouts.
- Headmasters must verify details like name, date of birth, and photo. Any corrections should be made in red ink and attested by the Principal.
- The signed and attested hall tickets must be issued to the students well before the exam date.
Official Links
- Direct Website: dge.tn.gov.in
- NMMS Notification PDF: Download official circular
