The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha conducts the Pathani Samanta Mathematics Scholarship Test (PMST) annually to support meritorious students through scholarships. This exam plays a vital role for students in Class 6, Class 9, and Class +2 across Odisha. Each year, thousands of students appear for this scholarship test to qualify for financial assistance. To secure a scholarship in the PMST, thorough preparation is essential.
Students should familiarize themselves with the syllabus, exam pattern, and previous year questions (PYQs) to strengthen their readiness. To aid in preparation, PMST Class 9 Stage II PYQs along with answer keys and the exam pattern are available for download below. The PDF can be accessed by scrolling down this page.
Pathani Samanta Exam Class 9: Overview
| Conducting Body | BSE, Odisha |
| Name of the Exam | Pathani Samanta Mathematics Scholarship Test |
| Exam mode | Offline (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 60 |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Exam time duration | 2.5 hours (120 Minutes) |
| Scholarship Amount | 300 per month |
| Category | Scholarship |
| Official website | www.bseodisha.ac.in |
BSE PMST Stage I (Class 9) Previous Year Question PDF
| PMST 2025 Class 9 PYQ | Available Soon |
| PMST 2024 PYQ Class 9 | Available Soon |
| PMST 2023 PYQ Class 9 | Available Soon |
| PMST 2022 PYQ Class 9 | Available Soon |
| PMST 2021 PYQ Class 9 | Available Soon |
BSE PMST Scholarship: Exam Pattern
Students should follow below topics to prepare Pathani Samanta Scholarship Examination.
- Numbers and Number System
- HCF and LCM
- Multiples and Factors
- Ratio and Proportion
- Fractions and Decimal Number
- Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest
- Discount
- Algebra
- Unitary Method
- Geometry
- Mensuration
Pathani Samanta Examination: FAQ
Q. What is the short form of Pathani Samanta Mathematics Scholarship Test?
Ans. PMST or PSMST.
Q. What is the time duration of PMST Class 6 Examination?
Ans. 120 minutes (2.5 hours)
Q. What is the full mark of PSMST?
Ans. 150 mark