NMMS Odisha Exam Admit Card 2026: The Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India, has announced the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Examination Admit Card for 2026. The Odisha NMMS scholarship 2025 online apply was started from August 16 to November 16, 2025. The admit card will be available @nmms.odisha.gov.in from January 23 to February 01, 2026.
This initiative aims to identify and support economically disadvantaged yet academically talented students by providing financial assistance to ensure the continuity of their education.
The scholarship includes a district-wise reservation for students belonging to SC, ST, SEBC, and Physically Challenged categories. Selected students will receive a scholarship of Rs. 1,000 (One Thousand) per month for a period of four years.
The students who are applied for Odisha NMMS Scholarship Test 2025-2026 can download their admit card from Official website @nmms.odisha.gov.in or from direct given below link.
Odisha NMMS Exam Admit Card 2026: Overview
| Organization | Department of School Education and Literacy Government of India |
| Name of the Exam | NMMS Scholarship Test |
| Total Scholarship | 3314 |
| Total students Enrolled | 62,171 | 73,939 |
| Apply date | August 16, 2025 |
| Last Date | November 16, 2025 |
| Admit Card release date date | 23 January to 01 February, 2026 |
| Exam Date | 01 February 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Application fee | Nill |
| Odisha NMMS 2026 Result Date | Notified soon |
| Official website | www.nmms.odisha.gov.in |
⏱️NMMS Odisha 2026 Scholarship Exam: Timing
| Class | Timing |
|---|---|
| MAT | 10:00 am to 01:00 pm |
| SAT | 10:00 am to 01:00 pm |
📚 Odisha NMMS Scholarship 2026: Exam Pattern
| Paper | Exam Duration | Question Language | Subject / Syllabus | Marks | Total Questions | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) | Odia | Analogy, Classification, Numerical Series, Pattern, Perception, Hidden figures (as per Class 7th and Class 8th syllabus) | Each Question Carry 1 marks | 90 | 90 |
| Scholastics Aptitude Test (SAT) | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) | Odia | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics (as per Class 7th and Class 8th syllabus) | Each Question Carry 1 marks | 90 | 90 |
❓ Odisha NMMS Exam 2026: How to Download Admit Card
- Visit Official website @nmms.odisha.gov.in
- Click on Admission section
- Then click on Log-in section
- Then click on Download Admit Card
- Enter your credentials (name, father name, Select Class or Enter Registration Number) to download admit card.
- A PDF file will be downloaded
- Take a printout for future reference
👨🏫 Odisha NMMS Exam 2026: Instructions
- Students must be bring admit card/ Hall ticket to exam Hall
- Students should be reach Exam Center before 30 minutes.
- Bring blue and black pen
- Keep silence and follow invigilator's instructions in exam hall
✔️Odisha NMMS Exam 2026: Eligibility
- Students studying in Class VIII in Government, Government aided or Local Body Schools are eligible to appear NMMS examinations.
- They must have passed Class VII Annual Examination securing at least 55% marks ( Relaxable by 5% for reserved category).
- His/ Her parental income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 3, 50, 000/- (Rupees Three Lakh fifty thousand) only per annum. Students in Government residential Schools like JawaharNovodayaVidyalaya and residential school under SC/ST Development Department , KendriyaVidyalaya, Sainik Schools , KGBV etc where expenses are paid by the Government, are not eligible under this scheme.
🔗 NMMS Odisha scholarship 2026: Important Links
| Odisha NMMS 2026 Notification PDF | Click here |
| Odisha NMMS Exam 2026 Admit Card Download | Click here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Follow us @Whatsapp to Get Upcoming Odisha NMMS Notification | Follow Now |
NMMS Odisha 2026: FAQ
What is the NMMS Odisha Scholarship Admit Card release date?
Ans. 23 January to 01 February 2026
How many Scholarships available for Odisha NMMS 2026?
Ans. 3314
What is the scholarship receive money of Odisha NMMS?
Ans. Rs. 1000/- per month for 4 years. Total Scholarship money is Rs. 48000