The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Bihar has released the Bihar NMMS Admit Card 2026 for students appearing in the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) examination. Candidates who registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official NMMS Bihar portal. The scholarship examination for the 2025–26 academic session will be conducted on 11 March 2026 at designated exam centres across Bihar.
Bihar NMMS 2026 Important Dates and Schedule
The NMMS exam is conducted for Class 8 students studying in government schools to provide financial assistance for further education. The key dates related to the exam process are listed below.
- Admit Card Release Date: 08 March 2026
- NMMS Bihar Exam Date: 11 March 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Release: 13 March 2026
- Objection Submission Deadline: 15 March 2026
Students must download the admit card online because no physical hall ticket will be sent by post.
How to Download Bihar NMMS Admit Card 2026?
Students can access their hall ticket through the official NMMS Bihar website using their login credentials. The steps below explain the process.
- Visit the official portal nmmssbihar.co.in or scert.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the “NMMS Admit Card 2026” link on the homepage.
- Enter the registration number, Aadhaar number, or student code.
- Complete the captcha verification and submit the details.
- Download the admit card and print it for exam day.
Candidates should carefully check details such as name, exam centre, roll number, photograph and exam schedule printed on the hall ticket.
NMMS Scholarship Benefits for Selected Students
The NMMS exam is conducted under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme, which aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections. Students who qualify for the scholarship receive financial assistance for higher education. Key benefits include:
- Annual scholarship amount: INR 12,000
- Duration: From Class 9 to Class 12
- Total scholarship support: Up to INR 48,000
The financial support is transferred directly to the student’s bank account to help continue their studies.
NMMS Exam Pattern and Structure
The scholarship exam evaluates students through two sections designed to assess reasoning ability and academic knowledge. The exam structure includes:
- Mental Ability Test (MAT): Logical reasoning and analytical skills
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): Questions from mathematics, science and social science
Both sections consist of multiple-choice questions, generally based on the Class 7 and Class 8 syllabus.