PSEB-NMMS Punjab Result 2025-26 (Punjab)
Class 8 Merit List, Download Link, Cut-Off & Latest Updates
The NMMS Punjab Result 2025-26 for Class 8 students in Punjab will be released by SCERT Punjab under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) scheme.
Selected students will receive an annual scholarship of ₹12,000.
LATEST UPDATE:
- For the examination scheduled to be held on January 4, 2026, all School Heads must ensure that Admit Cards are downloaded.
- Admit Cards/Roll Numbers have been made live (available online).
- It must be ensured that the correct Admit Cards have been downloaded for the students appearing in the exam.
- 100% attendance of students in the examination must be ensured.
Important Dates (Expected)
| Event | Date (Expected) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NMMS Punjab Exam Date | January 4, 2026 | Released |
| NMMS Punjab Answer Key | February 2026 | Expected |
| PSEB NMMS Result 2025-26 | February / March 2026 | To be Released |
| Official Merit List PDF | February / March 2026 | To be Released |
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Who Releases the NMMS Result in Punjab?
The NMMS Result is officially released by:
SCERT Punjab
(State Council of Educational Research & Training, under Department of School Education & SSA Punjab)
NMMS is centrally governed but state-managed.
It is not directly conducted by PSEB, although PSEB-affiliated students are eligible.
Where to Check NMMS Punjab Result 2025-26?
The result is released online in PDF format only on the official portal:
Official Website: ssapunjab.org
Path to Follow:
Latest News / Scholarships / NMMS Section
Look for:
“NMMS Punjab Result 2025-26 – Class 8 Merit List PDF”
What Will the Result PDF Contain?
The merit list PDF will include:
- Student Name & Father’s Name
- Roll Number
- School Name & District
- Category (General / SC / ST / OBC)
- MAT (Mental Ability Test) Marks
- SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Marks
- Total Marks
- Selection Status
Note:
No individual login is required to download the merit list PDF.
Qualifying Marks (Minimum Cut-Off Criteria)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | 40% (72 marks out of 180) |
| SC / ST / PH | 32% (58 marks out of 180) |
Important:
Qualifying marks ensure eligibility only.
Final selection depends on state quota (approx. 2,210 students in Punjab) and overall merit ranking.
What Happens After Selection?
- Apply on NSP:
Selected students must apply on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). - Verification:
Documents verified by School (INO) and District/State Nodal Officer (DNO). - Scholarship Disbursal:
₹12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month) from Class 9 to Class 12, subject to renewal rules.
Documents Required After Selection
- Aadhaar Card
- Student Bank Account
- Income Certificate (Income limit: ₹3,50,000/year)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Class 7 & Class 8 Marksheets
- Domicile / Residence Proof
📢 Important Note for Students
- Around 2,210 students are selected every year in Punjab.
- No re-evaluation or re-checking facility is available.
- Always rely on the official merit list PDF released by SCERT Punjab.

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