WB NMMS Registration 2026: The Directorate of School Education, West Bengal, has announced that registration for the Central Sector National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMSE), 2026, for students studying in Class VIII, is now live.
Online applications are available on the School Education Department’s Scholarship Portal from 28th July 2026, and the last date for submission is 16th September 2026. The examination will be held at different centres across West Bengal on 20th December 2026. Scroll down for complete information related to the WB NMMS Registration 2026.
WB NMMS Examination 2026
The Central Sector National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination, 2026, is being conducted for students studying in Class VIII of any recognised Government, Government Aided, Local Body, or Government Sponsored School (including Madrasah) of West Bengal, without residential facility. The scholarship aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections to continue their education at the secondary and higher secondary stage. Check complete information related to the WB NMMS Examination 2026 in the table below:
| Conducting authority | Directorate of School Education, West Bengal |
|---|---|
| Examination name | Central Sector National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMSE), 2026 |
| Eligible class | Class VIII |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application portal | banglarshiksha.wb.gov.in/scholarships |
| Online application start date | 28th July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 16th September 2026 |
| Date of Examination | 20th December 2026 |
| Application fee | Nil (no fee charged by State Government) |
| Minimum marks required (Class VII) | 55% and above (5% relaxation for SC/ST/Disabled candidates) |
| Parental income limit | ₹3,50,000 per annum from all sources |
| State quota (West Bengal) | 7,250 |
West Bengal NMMS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Online applications are invited from students studying in Class VIII of any recognised Government/Government Aided/Local Body or Government Sponsored School, including Madrasah, of West Bengal, without residential facility, who have secured 55% and above marks in the final examination of Class VII (5% relaxation applicable to SC, ST and Disabled candidates) to appear in the Central Sector NMMS Examination, 2026.
Not Eligible to Apply: Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, State Government-run residential schools, or any private school are not entitled to apply or to get the scholarship.
WB NMMS Parental Income Criteria 2026
Parental income of the appearing candidate should be within the limit of ₹3,50,000 (Rupees Three Lakh Fifty Thousand) per annum from all sources, and an income certificate must be uploaded, as follows:
- For salaried persons employed in Government, Semi-Government and Government Aided Organisation/Institution: an Employer Certificate for the period from 01.04.2025 to 31.03.2026 is to be uploaded.
- For other persons: an income certificate for the period from 01.04.2025 to 31.03.2026, obtained from any Competent Authority not below the rank of Jt. B.D.O./Executive Officer (in case of Corporation and Municipality area) or from any Group A officer, is to be uploaded.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start date | 28th July 2026 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 16th September 2026 |
| Date of Examination | 20th December 2026 |
How to Apply for WB NMMS Registration 2026
- Visit the School Education Department’s Scholarship Portal, https://banglarshiksha.wb.gov.in/scholarships.
- Fill in the online application form with the required personal, academic and bank account details.
- Print the filled-in application form and the Certificate format.
- Get the Certificate signed with official seal by the Head of the School/Institution where the applicant is studying.
- Upload the signed Certificate to the applicant’s account, along with scanned copies of:
- Parental annual income certificate issued by a competent authority
- Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authority (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (40% and above disability, certified by the Competent Medical Board of the State/Central Government), where applicable
- Upload the photograph in JPG format (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), with a maximum file size of 50 KB.
- Ensure each scanned document (PDF) does not exceed 200 KB in size.
- Confirm that the application submission is complete only after the Certificate from the Head of School/Institution and other necessary documents are uploaded; otherwise, the candidature will be cancelled.
WB NMMS Bank Account Requirements 2026
- Every applicant must have a bank account in his/her name in SBI or any Public Sector Bank, or any scheduled bank with core banking facility. The account may be a single or joint account; in the case of a joint account, the applicant must be the first holder of that account.
- If the applicant has an Aadhaar Card, the bank account mentioned in the online application must be seeded with the Aadhaar Card, and the same must be mentioned in the application.
West Bengal NMMS District Selection Guidelines 2026
West Bengal has 23 Administrative Districts and 2 additional Educational Districts — Barrackpore Education District (comprising Barrackpore and Bidhannagar sub-divisions) and Siliguri Education District (comprising Siliguri sub-division). Applicants should note the following while selecting their district:
- If an applicant is studying in any school under the Barrackpore or Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) sub-division, he/she must choose Barrackpore as the district, instead of North 24 Parganas or Kolkata.
- If the candidate is studying in any school under the Siliguri sub-division, he/she must choose Siliguri as the district, instead of Darjeeling.
Applicants should opt for the district in which their school is situated.
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WB NMMS Examination Pattern 2026
The State-level NMMSE will be conducted in two sessions on the same day. Check the table below for the WB NMMS Examination Pattern 2026:
| Name of the Test | Type | Marks | No. of Items | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | Objective/MCQ | 90 | 90 | 90 minutes |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | Objective/MCQ | 90 | 90 | 90 minutes |
WB NMMS Syllabus 2026
There is no prescribed syllabus for the NMMS Examination; the standard of items shall conform to the level of Class VII and VIII. The Scholastic Aptitude Test comprises the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Life Science
- History
- Geography
West Bengal NMMS Quota and Selection 2026
The state quota of beneficiaries for West Bengal is 7,250, segregated among 25 districts, including the Barrackpore and Siliguri Education Districts. In case of tie-up cases at the last cut-off marks under different categories, selection of students is done on the basis of date of birth (junior to senior), and the number of tie-up cases should not exceed the respective district quota or the state quota.
Important Notes for WB NMMS Registration 2026
- The State Government does not charge any fee for this examination.
- The candidature of an applicant may be cancelled at any stage of the examination process, without reference, if any false information is found in the filled-in application form.
- Applications with incomplete or irrelevant information, photograph, or scanned certificates are liable to be summarily rejected.
- The candidature may also be cancelled, or the scholarship of a selected candidate stopped, if it is found that he/she appeared from a private school or a school of another board.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check their registered e-mail and mobile number for SMS updates regarding acceptance or rejection of their application.
- Notification for downloading the online Admit Card will be given in the Notice section of the Scholarship Portal; candidates should keep checking the portal for updates.
- The decision of the Authority shall be final in case of any dispute or doubt.
FAQs
Ques: Who can apply for WB NMMS Registration 2026?
Ans: Students studying in Class VIII of a recognised Government/Government Aided/Local Body or Government Sponsored School (including Madrasah) in West Bengal, without residential facility, who scored 55% and above in Class VII (5% relaxation for SC/ST/Disabled candidates), can apply.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for WB NMMS Registration 2026?
Ans: The last date for submission of the online application is 16th September 2026.
Ques: When will the WB NMMS Examination 2026 be held?
Ans: The examination will be held at different centres across West Bengal on 20th December 2026.
Ques: What is the parental income limit for WB National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examinatio 2026?
Ans: The parental income of the appearing candidate should be within ₹3,50,000 per annum from all sources.
Ques: Are students of Kendriya Vidyalaya or Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya eligible to apply?
Ans: No, students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, State Government-run residential schools, and private schools are not entitled to apply or to receive the scholarship.
Ques: Is there any application fee for WB National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Examinatio Registration 2026?
Ans: No, the State Government does not charge any fee for this examination.
Ques: What is the exam pattern for WB NMMS 2026?
Ans: The exam consists of two objective-type tests conducted on the same day — the Mental Ability Test (90 marks/90 items/90 minutes) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (90 marks/90 items/90 minutes), with no negative marking.
Ques: What is the state quota of beneficiaries for West Bengal under NMMS 2026?
Ans: The state quota for West Bengal is 7,250, distributed among 25 districts, including the Barrackpore and Siliguri Education Districts.