NMMS Karnataka Hall Ticket 2026 Download

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially released the hall tickets for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination 2025-26. Following a schedule revision, the examination is now scheduled to take place on February 1, 2026, across various centers in Karnataka. This scholarship program is a vital opportunity for Class 8 students from economically weaker sections to secure financial assistance of ₹12,000 per annum for their secondary education. Eligible candidates and school authorities must download the admission tickets by January 30, 2026, to ensure participation in this prestigious state-level test.

NMMS Karnataka Hall Ticket 2026 Overview

Exam Details and Important Instructions

The NMMS Karnataka exam was originally scheduled for early January but has been postponed to February 1, 2026. Candidates must keep the following points in mind:

• Mandatory Document: The printed hall ticket is a compulsory document for entry into the exam hall. No candidate will be allowed to write the exam without a valid admit card and a school identity card.
• Verification: Students must check their name, roll number, photograph, and examination center details on the hall ticket. In case of any discrepancy, they should immediately contact their respective school headmasters.
• Reporting Time: Candidates are advised to reach the examination center at least 30 to 60 minutes before the commencement of the test.
• Validity: The scholarship is awarded to meritorious students who maintain a minimum percentage in subsequent classes (Class 9 to 12).

NMMS Karnataka Exam Pattern

The examination consists of two objective-type papers. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

1. Paper-I: Mental Ability Test (MAT)
   • Total Questions: 90 MCQs
   • Total Marks: 90
   • Duration: 90 Minutes
   • Focus: Analogies, classification, numerical series, pattern perception, and hidden figures to test reasoning skills.
2. Paper-II: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
   • Total Questions: 90 MCQs
   • Total Marks: 90
   • Duration: 90 Minutes
   • Subject Breakdown: Science (35), Social Studies (35), and Mathematics (20), covering the syllabus of Classes 7 and 8.

How to Download NMMS Karnataka Hall Ticket 2026

School Headmasters or students (depending on the portal’s current access settings) can follow these steps to obtain the admit card:

1. Visit the official website of the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board at kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, navigate to the “Latest News” or “Notifications” section.
3. Click on the link titled “NMMS 2025-26 Hall Ticket Download.”
4. You will be redirected to the login portal. Enter the Registered Username/School Code and Password.
5. Search for the student list and click on the “Download Hall Ticket” button for the respective candidate.
6. Save the PDF and take a clear printout for the examination day.

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