The Directorate of General Education, Kerala has extended the deadline for registration for the Kerala National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) examination for the academic year 2023-24. The new deadline is November 8, 2023.
The NMMS is a scholarship scheme for students of Class VIII who are from families with an annual income of less than Rs.1.5 Lakh. The scholarship is worth Rs.12,000 per annum and is renewable for four years, up to Class XII.
To apply for the NMMS, students must first register online at the official website of the Directorate of General Education, Kerala. The registration process is simple and straightforward. Students will need to provide their personal details, their school’s details, and their parents’ income details.
Once registered, students will need to download their admit cards from the website. The admit cards will contain important information such as the date and time of the exam, the exam center, and the exam syllabus.
The NMMS exam will be held on December 7, 2023. The exam will be of two hours and thirty minutes duration and will consist of two parts: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
The MAT will test the students’ mental ability, including reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. The SAT will test the students’ knowledge of English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
The NMMS is a valuable scholarship that can help students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their educational goals. Students who are eligible for the scholarship are encouraged to apply.
Here are some important dates for the Kerala NMMS 2023-2024 exam:
- Online registration deadline: November 8, 2023
- Download admit card: November 28, 2023
- Exam date: December 7, 2023
For more information on the Kerala NMMS 2023-2024 exam, please visit the official website of the Directorate of General Education, Kerala.