Odisha NMMS Application Form 2025 Last Date Approaching; Instructions to apply online

Odisha NMMS 2025 application process is underway. Eligible candidates can apply online on or before September 16, and the important instructions to apply online are detailed here.

Odisha NMMS Application Form 2025 Last Date

Odisha NMMS Application Form 2025: The Odisha NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) 2025 application is available for Class 8 students pursuing education in government or government-aided schools. This scholarship is given to financially assisted meritorious students belonging to economically backward sections by sponsoring their higher studies from Class 9 to 12. The students have to register online on the NMMS Odisha official website on or before September 16, 2025, and subsequently produce a countersigned hard copy of the application to be submitted at school. The selection process involves a written examination with a Mental Ability Test (MAT) and a Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Shortlisted applicants shall be offered a scholarship of Rs. 12,000 per year.

Eligibility Criteria for Odisha NMMS 2025

Must be in Class 8 of a government, government-aided, or local body school
Minimum of 55% marks in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST students)
Annual family income should not exceed ₹3.5 lakh
Not eligible if educated in private schools, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, or residential schools with hostel facilities

Odisha NMMS 2025 Application Form: Steps to apply

Applicants can apply online from the NMMS Odisha official website on or before the last date.

Visit the official portal: nmms. odisha. gov.in
To create an account, click on Student Registration
Select National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination
Enter personal and academic details.
Submit necessary documents (photo, mark sheet, income certificate, etc.)
Submit the online application
Print the form and have it countersigned by the school
Hand over the hard copy in school to the concerned officials

Odisha NMMS 2025 helps talented students from low-income families continue their education. Students must apply online and submit documents before September 16, 2025.

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