The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) is a scholarship examination conducted every year on a state-wise basis for Class 8 students. The scheme provides financial support of ₹12,000 per year to students from economically weaker sections who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. Students whose parents earn less than ₹3.5 lakh per year and who pass the state-level NMMS exam qualify for this scholarship, which enables them to study from Classes 9 to 12 in government-aided or local body schools.
The NMMS Answer Key 2026 in PDF format is available to students through state-wise distribution on the Examcall page. The answer key will assist students who will take the upcoming NMMS examination by enabling them to check their answers and measure their study progress while learning about the actual test format.
NMMS Answer key 2026: Download PDF
Click on the link given below to access and download the NMMS answer key 2025-26 PDF by going through the table below.
| NMMS Answer Key 2026 (State-wise) | |
| NMMS Delhi Answer Key 2026 | Click Here |
| NMMS Maharashtra Answer Key 2026 | Click Here |
| NMMS Tamil Nadu Answer Key 2026 | Click Here |
| NMMS Punjab Answer Key 2026 | Click Here |
| NMMS Gujarat Answer Key 2026 (Provisional) | Click Here |
| NMMS West Bengal Answer Key 2026 | Click Here |
| NMMS Uttarakhand Answer Key 2026 | Click Here |
| NMMS Haryana Answer Key 2026 (Final) | Click Here |
| NMMS Himachal Pradesh Answer Key 2026 (Final) | Click Here |
| NMMS Telangana Answer Key 2026 (Final) | Click Here |
| NMMS Uttar Pradesh Answer Key 2026 | Click Here |
| NMMS Andhra Pradesh Answer Key 2026 (Final) | Click Here |
| NMMS Chandigarh Answer Key 2026 (Final) | Click Here |
How to download the NMMS Answer Key 2026 PDF
To download the NMMS answer key 2025-26, follow the steps which are given below:
- Firstly, go through the official state-wise website of NMMS.
- Go through the NMMS exam section and click on the relevant link of the NMMS answer key and NMMS question paper PDF.
- The NMMS answer key PDF will be open; save it for future reference.
How to Calculate Marks from NMMS Answer Key
In the NMMS exam of both sets, SAT and MAT have a total of 90 questions in each, with no negative marking. For each correct answer, +1 will be awarded, so to calculate the total marks, simply match the answer with your response and count the number of correct questions, which will be equal to the total marks.
Total Marks = Total number of correct questions
NMMS Exam Pattern
The NMMS exam pattern is given below. Check the complete NMMS exam pattern before starting the NMMS preparation.
| S. No. | Test | Details |
| 1 | Mental Ability Test (MAT) | This test assesses the reasoning ability and critical thinking skills of students through 90 multiple-choice questions. Questions are generally based on topics such as analogy, classification, numerical series, pattern perception, and hidden figures. |
| 2 | Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | The SAT consists of 90 multiple-choice questions. The syllabus includes Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics as per the Class 7 and Class 8 curriculum. |
NMMS Syllabus
Students must check the complete NMMS syllabus, which includes subjects like science, mathematics, Social Studies / Social Science and mental ability test. The complete NMMS syllabus is given in the table below:
| Subject | Key Topics to Cover |
| Science | Materials: Metals & Non-metals; Combustion and Flame; Chemical Effects of Electric Current; Cell – Structure & Functions; Force & Pressure; Sound; Stars & Solar System |
| Mathematics | Rational Numbers; Squares & Square Roots; Algebraic Identities; Exponents & Powers; Linear Equations in One Variable; Visualising Solid Shapes; Data Handling; Mensuration |
| Social Studies / Social Science | Indian Constitution; Parliament & Laws; Social Justice; Economic Role of Government; Judiciary; Markets; Gender & Media |
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | Analogy; Classification; Numerical Series; Hidden Figures; Pattern Perception |
What is the pass mark for NMMS class 8?
The NMMS Class 8 examination requires students to achieve passing scores in each section instead of using a combined total score for evaluation.
NMMS Class 8 Passing Marks
- Mental Ability Test (MAT): Minimum 40% marks
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): Minimum 40% marks
- For SC / ST / PH candidates, the minimum qualifying marks are 35% in each test.
Important note:
Passing the required assessment scores does not ensure that a candidate will be selected for the position. The final selection process requires two essential components:
- State-wise cut-off marks
- Number of scholarships available
- Merit list prepared by the respective state authority