{"id":43290,"date":"2023-11-02T06:02:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T06:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/?p=43290"},"modified":"2026-09-08T10:47:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T10:47:26","slug":"dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/","title":{"rendered":"Dadra &#038; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027: Dates, Form, Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027_%E2%80%94_Quick_Answer\"><\/span>Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027 \u2014 Quick Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contains<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abac7662eaf8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abac7662eaf8\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027_%E2%80%94_Quick_Answer\" >Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027 \u2014 Quick Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#What_We_Know_So_Far_for_2027\" >What We Know So Far for 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027\" >Eligibility Criteria for Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Application_Form_%E2%80%94_How_to_Apply_for_Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027\" >Application Form \u2014 How to Apply for Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Application_Fee\" >Application Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Exam_Pattern_%E2%80%94_Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027\" >Exam Pattern \u2014 Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Syllabus_Overview\" >Syllabus Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Admit_Card_%E2%80%94_Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027\" >Admit Card \u2014 Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Answer_Key_%E2%80%94_Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027\" >Answer Key \u2014 Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Result_and_Qualifying_Marks\" >Result and Qualifying Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Cut-off_Marks\" >Cut-off Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Scholarship_Scheme_Details_%E2%80%94_NMMS_2027\" >Scholarship Scheme Details \u2014 NMMS 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027_%E2%80%94_FAQs\" >Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027 \u2014 FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/dadra-nagar-haveli-nmms\/#Official_Sources\" >Official Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027 is the state\/UT-level stage of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) scheme, administered by the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development) and conducted locally by the education department of the Union Territory of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu. The written examination is expected in early 2027, with the application window likely opening in late 2026. Class 8 students from government and government-aided schools whose family income does not exceed \u20b91.5 lakh per year are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>Key Highlights \u2014 Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Detail<\/th>\n<th>Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Full name<\/td>\n<td>National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Commonly known as<\/td>\n<td>NMMS Scholarship \/ Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2023 (earlier cycle)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Conducting body<\/td>\n<td>Ministry of Education, Govt. of India + UT Education Dept., DNH &amp; DD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam level<\/td>\n<td>UT \/ State (Class 8 selection test)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mode of exam<\/td>\n<td>Offline (pen-and-paper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scholarship amount<\/td>\n<td>\u20b912,000 per year (\u20b91,000 per month)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scholarship duration<\/td>\n<td>Class 9 to Class 12 (maximum 4 years)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Official website<\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/dnh.nic.in'>dnh.nic.in<\/a> and <a href='https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in'>scholarships.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application portal<\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in'>National Scholarship Portal (NSP)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam date (2027)<\/td>\n<td>Expected early 2027 \u2014 not yet announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notification status<\/td>\n<td>Not yet released (as of editorial date)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: All 2027 dates in this article are indicative, based on the previous year&#8217;s schedule. They will be updated as soon as the official notification is released. Do not treat expected dates as confirmed.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class='ez-experience'>\n<h3>From Our Desk<\/h3>\n<p>Having tracked NMMS notifications for multiple cycles, we have noticed three things that consistently catch candidates off guard. First, the National Scholarship Portal (<a href='https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in'>scholarships.gov.in<\/a>) experiences heavy traffic on the last day of the application window \u2014 start your registration at least a week early. Second, Aadhaar-bank account seeding is the single most common reason disbursements are delayed; get this verified at your bank branch before the form closes. Third, many students upload blurry scanned documents and only discover the problem during institute verification \u2014 scan at a minimum of 200 DPI and check the file preview before submitting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_We_Know_So_Far_for_2027\"><\/span>What We Know So Far for 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As of the time of writing, the official notification for Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027 has <strong>not yet been released<\/strong> by the UT Education Department. The application form has not opened, and the exam date has not been announced. The information below is based on the 2026 cycle and earlier patterns, clearly labelled as expected unless stated otherwise.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>Previous Year (2026) Reference \u2014 used to estimate 2027 schedule<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>2026 (Previous Year \u2014 Reference Only)<\/th>\n<th>2027 (Expected)<\/th>\n<th>Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Official notification<\/td>\n<td>Approx. September\u2013October 2025<\/td>\n<td>Approx. September\u2013October 2026<\/td>\n<td>Expected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application window opens<\/td>\n<td>Approx. October 2025<\/td>\n<td>Approx. October\u2013November 2026<\/td>\n<td>Expected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheme closing \/ last date to apply<\/td>\n<td>November 2025<\/td>\n<td>November 2026<\/td>\n<td>Expected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Defective application verification<\/td>\n<td>15 December 2025<\/td>\n<td>Mid-December 2026<\/td>\n<td>Expected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Institute verification deadline<\/td>\n<td>15 December 2025<\/td>\n<td>Mid-December 2026<\/td>\n<td>Expected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Written examination<\/td>\n<td>Approx. February 2026<\/td>\n<td>Approx. February 2027<\/td>\n<td>Expected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Result \/ merit list<\/td>\n<td>Approx. June\u2013July 2026<\/td>\n<td>Approx. June\u2013July 2027<\/td>\n<td>Expected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Only candidates meeting all of the following conditions are eligible to sit the NMMS selection test:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Class:<\/strong> Must be a regular student of Class 8 at the time of applying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>School type:<\/strong> Must be enrolled in a government school, government-aided school, or a school run by a local body. Students in private unaided schools and open-school programmes are <em>not<\/em> eligible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Class 7 marks:<\/strong> Must have secured a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the Class 7 annual examination. A relaxation of 5% (i.e., 50% minimum) applies for SC\/ST candidates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parental income:<\/strong> The combined income of both parents from all sources must not exceed \u20b91,50,000 (one lakh fifty thousand rupees) per year. A certificate from a competent authority is required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> Indian national \/ domicile of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu (UT).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Continuing the Scholarship (Class 9\u201312)<\/h3>\n<p>Winning the scholarship once does not guarantee automatic continuation. Awardees must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Score at least 55% in Class 9 annual exams to continue into Class 10 (50% for SC\/ST).<\/li>\n<li>Score at least 55% in Class 11 annual exams to continue into Class 12 (50% for SC\/ST).<\/li>\n<li>Renew the scholarship every year through the National Scholarship Portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Form_%E2%80%94_How_to_Apply_for_Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027\"><\/span>Application Form \u2014 How to Apply for Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Applications are submitted online through the <a href='https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in'>National Scholarship Portal (NSP)<\/a>. The portal typically opens in October\u2013November 2026 for the 2027 cycle. Follow these steps carefully:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>New registration:<\/strong> Visit <a href='https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in'>scholarships.gov.in<\/a> and click <em>New Registration<\/em>. Read the registration guidelines carefully before proceeding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter basic details:<\/strong> Provide your state\/UT (select Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu), name, date of birth, mobile number and email address. A registration ID and password will be sent to your registered mobile number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Log in and fill the form:<\/strong> Use the registration ID and password to log in. Select the correct scholarship scheme \u2014 Class 8 students apply under the <em>Pre-Matric<\/em> category on the NSP. (Class 11\u201312 students continuing the scholarship apply under <em>Post-Matric<\/em>.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fill personal and academic details:<\/strong> Enter your Aadhaar number, school enrolment number, Class 7 marks, bank account details, domicile and income information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upload documents:<\/strong> Scan and upload all required documents (see list below). Ensure files are legible \u2014 blurry uploads are a leading cause of application rejection at the verification stage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save draft:<\/strong> Use the <em>Save as Draft<\/em> option before final submission so you can review all entries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review and submit:<\/strong> Double-check your name, date of birth, Aadhaar number, mobile number and bank account number before clicking <em>Final Submit<\/em>. Errors in these fields are difficult to correct after submission.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Download acknowledgement:<\/strong> Take a printout or screenshot of the confirmation page and submission reference number for your records.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Documents Required<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Class 7 mark sheet (as proof of academic eligibility)<\/li>\n<li>Income certificate issued by a competent authority (showing parental income \u2264 \u20b91.5 lakh\/year)<\/li>\n<li>Aadhaar card of the student <em>or<\/em> bonafide certificate from the school<\/li>\n<li>Domicile \/ residence proof (UT of DNH &amp; DD)<\/li>\n<li>Caste \/ category certificate (for SC\/ST candidates claiming relaxation)<\/li>\n<li>Passbook copy or cancelled cheque showing student&#8217;s bank account details (bank account must be in the student&#8217;s name, seeded with Aadhaar)<\/li>\n<li>Passport-size photograph<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Fee\"><\/span>Application Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<caption>NMMS 2027 Application Fee (based on previous cycle)<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Fee (Previous Year \u2014 Expected for 2027)<\/th>\n<th>Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>General \/ OBC<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9100<\/td>\n<td>Expected (confirm from official notification)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC \/ ST<\/td>\n<td>\u20b970<\/td>\n<td>Expected (confirm from official notification)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Mode of payment:<\/strong> Fee, if applicable, is paid through an auto-generated e-challan at an SBI branch or via the NSP payment gateway. Verify the exact mode from the 2027 official notification, as online payment options have been expanding.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Pattern_%E2%80%94_Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027\"><\/span>Exam Pattern \u2014 Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NMMS selection test consists of two papers, both conducted on the same day. The exam is offline (pen-and-paper). Each correct answer carries 1 mark; there is <strong>no negative marking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>NMMS 2027 Exam Pattern<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Paper<\/th>\n<th>Name<\/th>\n<th>Questions<\/th>\n<th>Marks<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper I<\/td>\n<td>Mental Ability Test (MAT)<\/td>\n<td>90<\/td>\n<td>90<\/td>\n<td>90 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper II<\/td>\n<td>Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)<\/td>\n<td>90<\/td>\n<td>90<\/td>\n<td>90 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan='3'><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>180<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>180 minutes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Questions are objective-type (MCQ). The MAT tests reasoning and analytical ability; the SAT tests academic knowledge from the Class 7\u20138 curriculum.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Syllabus_Overview\"><\/span>Syllabus Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<caption>NMMS 2027 Syllabus<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Paper<\/th>\n<th>Topics Covered<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Mental Ability Test (MAT)<\/td>\n<td>Analogy, Classification, Numerical Series, Pattern Perception, Hidden Figures, Coding-Decoding, Logical Reasoning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) \u2014 Science<\/td>\n<td>Class 7 and Class 8 NCERT Science topics: Crop Production, Microorganisms, Metals &amp; Non-metals, Cell Structure, Force &amp; Pressure, Light, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) \u2014 Mathematics<\/td>\n<td>Rational Numbers, Linear Equations, Mensuration, Algebraic Expressions, Exponents &amp; Powers, Direct &amp; Inverse Proportions, etc. (Class 7\u20138 NCERT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) \u2014 Social Studies<\/td>\n<td>History, Geography and Civics topics from Class 7\u20138 NCERT textbooks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Preparation Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use NCERT textbooks of Classes 7 and 8 as your primary resource for all SAT subjects \u2014 the exam is explicitly designed around this curriculum.<\/li>\n<li>For MAT, practise puzzles on analogy, number series and pattern recognition from standard reasoning workbooks used at the Class 8 level.<\/li>\n<li>Solve previous years&#8217; NMMS question papers (available on the NSP and state board websites) to understand question difficulty and time distribution.<\/li>\n<li>Aim to finish each 90-question paper in about 75 minutes so you have 15 minutes to review answers.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on accuracy over speed \u2014 since there is no negative marking, attempt every question.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admit_Card_%E2%80%94_Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027\"><\/span>Admit Card \u2014 Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The admit card for the 2027 examination will be released by the UT Education Department on the official portal (<a href='https:\/\/dnh.nic.in'>dnh.nic.in<\/a>) approximately 10\u201315 days before the exam date. Candidates should download and carry the admit card to the examination hall along with a valid photo identity proof. The admit card is not dispatched by post \u2014 it must be downloaded online. Keep a printout until the final result is declared.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer_Key_%E2%80%94_Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027\"><\/span>Answer Key \u2014 Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the examination, the conducting authority typically releases a provisional answer key on its official website within one to two weeks of the exam date. Candidates can use the answer key to estimate their score. If any answer appears incorrect, candidates may raise an objection during the challenge window (dates announced along with the answer key). The final answer key, after considering valid objections, forms the basis for result preparation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Result_and_Qualifying_Marks\"><\/span>Result and Qualifying Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NMMS 2027 result will be declared as a merit list on the official website. To qualify, candidates must meet <em>all<\/em> of the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Score a minimum of <strong>40% marks in MAT<\/strong> (36 out of 90) \u2014 <strong>32% for SC\/ST<\/strong> candidates (approx. 29 out of 90).<\/li>\n<li>Score a minimum of <strong>40% marks in SAT<\/strong> (36 out of 90) \u2014 <strong>32% for SC\/ST<\/strong> candidates.<\/li>\n<li>Have scored at least <strong>55% in Class 8 board\/annual exams<\/strong> at the time of scholarship processing (50% for SC\/ST).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Meeting the qualifying threshold does not guarantee a scholarship \u2014 final selection is merit-based within the UT&#8217;s allocated quota from the national pool of approximately 1 lakh scholarships awarded each year across India.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut-off_Marks\"><\/span>Cut-off Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A specific cut-off for Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS is determined after the result based on the number of qualified candidates and the UT&#8217;s scholarship quota. The cut-off is published on the official website alongside the merit list. The minimum qualifying marks (40% General \/ 32% SC-ST per paper) serve as a floor, not a guaranteed cut-off. Candidates in previous years have found that actual cut-offs tend to be higher in competitive cycles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarship_Scheme_Details_%E2%80%94_NMMS_2027\"><\/span>Scholarship Scheme Details \u2014 NMMS 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The core financial structure of the NMMS scheme has remained consistent. The following details are confirmed by the scheme guidelines; verify any revision in the 2027 official notification.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scholarship amount:<\/strong> \u20b912,000 per year per awardee (\u20b91,000 per month).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Class 9 through Class 12, subject to annual renewal \u2014 maximum 4 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility cap:<\/strong> Parental income from all sources must not exceed \u20b91,50,000 per year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National quota:<\/strong> Approximately 1 lakh scholarships are awarded nationally each year. The UT of DNH &amp; DD has a small allocated share within this national pool.<\/li>\n<li><strong>School condition:<\/strong> To continue receiving the scholarship, students must remain enrolled in a government, government-aided, or local body school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How the Scholarship is Disbursed<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>The state\/UT government submits the verified list of awardees to the Ministry of Education through the National Scholarship Portal.<\/li>\n<li>The Ministry reviews the list against the annual budget allocation.<\/li>\n<li>Approved funds are transferred to the State Bank of India.<\/li>\n<li>SBI credits \u20b912,000 directly to each awardee&#8217;s bank account (in one annual instalment, not monthly) as per the ministry-approved list.<\/li>\n<li>If a student&#8217;s account details are incorrect or Aadhaar seeding is incomplete, disbursement is held until the discrepancy is resolved \u2014 the student must contact their district education office or the SBI branch in such cases.<\/li>\n<li>Students must hold an account in SBI or any scheduled public\/private sector bank. The account must be in the student&#8217;s own name and seeded with Aadhaar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_NMMS_2027_%E2%80%94_FAQs\"><\/span>Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027 \u2014 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Who is eligible to apply for Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027?<\/h3>\n<p>Class 8 students enrolled as regular students in government, government-aided or local body schools in the UT of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu, who scored at least 55% in Class 7 (50% for SC\/ST) and whose parental income does not exceed \u20b91.5 lakh per year from all sources, are eligible.<\/p>\n<h3>Can students from private unaided schools or open schools apply?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The NMMS scheme is restricted to students in government, government-aided and local body schools. Private unaided school students and open-school students are not eligible.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the selection process for NMMS 2027?<\/h3>\n<p>Eligible Class 8 students sit a written test comprising MAT and SAT. Candidates who meet the qualifying threshold (40% per paper; 32% for SC\/ST) and secure sufficient merit within the UT&#8217;s quota are awarded the scholarship. The final list is published on the NSP and the official UT website.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need to renew the NMMS scholarship every year?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Awardees must log in to the National Scholarship Portal (<a href='https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in'>scholarships.gov.in<\/a>) each academic year to apply for renewal. Renewal is also subject to meeting the minimum marks condition in the previous class (55% in Classes 9 and 11; 50% for SC\/ST).<\/p>\n<h3>What are the qualifying marks for the 2027 exam?<\/h3>\n<p>Candidates must score at least 40% in each paper \u2014 MAT and SAT separately. For SC\/ST candidates, the qualifying threshold is 32% in each paper. Candidates must also have scored at least 55% in their Class 8 annual exams (50% for SC\/ST) to be eligible for the final award.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the scholarship amount and for how long is it paid?<\/h3>\n<p>The scholarship pays \u20b912,000 per year (\u20b91,000 per month equivalent, disbursed annually) from Class 9 to Class 12 \u2014 a maximum of four years, subject to annual renewal and continued enrolment in an eligible school.<\/p>\n<h3>Where will the admit card and result be available?<\/h3>\n<p>The admit card and merit list\/result for Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027 will be published on the official UT portal at <a href='https:\/\/dnh.nic.in'>dnh.nic.in<\/a>. The NSP (<a href='https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in'>scholarships.gov.in<\/a>) handles application and disbursement; the UT education department handles exam logistics.<\/p>\n<h3>My Aadhaar is not linked to my bank account. Will this affect my scholarship?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, significantly. Disbursement is processed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), which requires Aadhaar seeding in the bank account. Get your Aadhaar linked at your bank branch before the application window closes to avoid delays in receiving the scholarship amount.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Sources\"><\/span>Official Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/dnh.nic.in'>dnh.nic.in<\/a> \u2014 UT of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu official portal<\/li>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in'>scholarships.gov.in<\/a> \u2014 National Scholarship Portal (application, renewal, disbursement)<\/li>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/education.gov.in'>education.gov.in<\/a> \u2014 Ministry of Education, Government of India (scheme guidelines)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027 \u2014 Quick Answer Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027 is the state\/UT-level stage of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) scheme, administered by the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development) and conducted locally by the education department of the Union Territory of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":375,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[866,863],"tags":[870],"class_list":["post-43290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-scholarship","category-scholarship-scheme","tag-national-scholarship-scheme"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027: Dates, Form, Eligibility<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli NMMS 2027 notification is yet to be released. 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