Tamil Nadu NMMS 2025: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) has initiated the registration process for the Tamil Nadu
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme
Examination (TN NMMS) for the academic year 2024-2025. Students can access the registration forms on the official website, apply1.tndge.org.
Tamil Nadu NMMS 2025: Exam date and benefits
The TN NMMS exam is scheduled for February 22, 2025.
Students who meet the eligibility criteria and clear the Tamil Nadu NMMS exam will receive a scholarship of ₹12,000 per annum to support their education. The registration fee for the scholarship exam is ₹50.
Here's the direct link to apply for Tamil Nadu NMMS 2025
Tamil Nadu NMMS 2025: Eligibility
The TN NMMS is specifically designed for Class 8 students studying in Tamil Nadu government, government-aided, or local body schools. To qualify for the scholarship, students must have a household income of less than ₹3,50,000 per annum.
Tamil Nadu NMMS 2025: Exam pattern & syllabus
The question paper for the Tamil Nadu NMMS exam will be based on the syllabi of Classes 7 and 8 and is divided into two sections: the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the Scholastic Abilities Test (SAT). Each section consists of 90 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and has a duration of 90 minutes. The MAT evaluates students' verbal and non-verbal metacognitive skills, including reasoning and critical thinking, while the SAT assesses knowledge in science, social studies, and mathematics.