Telangana Student Registration for NMMS Exam Now Open Until Mid-October

NMMS Telangana 2025–26: Updated Submission Schedule Released by Directorate

The NMMS Application Date by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Telangana for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS Telangana) Examination 2025-26 has now been officially extended. As per the recent notification released by BSE Telangana, students in Class 8 during the academic session 2025-26 now have extended time, until 18 October 2025 to fill NMMS application forms and pay the examination fees online. With this extension, deserving candidates increasingly have time to complete the formalities through the official BSE Telangana portal.

After the online registration, the head of the school has to send the printout of NMMS application form, nominal rolls (in duplicate), and SBI fee receipts to their respective District Educational Officers (DEOs) by 22 October. The DEOs have to send the necessary documents with attestation to the Director of Government Examinations, Telangana, Hyderabad, by 24 October. The new NMMS exam dates in Telangana would indicate that the government is trying to make scholarships for students more easily accessible and encourage the wider participation of students.

It is a centrally sponsored scheme that offers scholarships to meritorious but financially weaker students. The students have to be in Class 8 of an approved government, local body, or aided school for the 2025-26 academic year. The maximum combined annual income of parents from all sources should not exceed ₹3,50,000. Students studying in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, or residential schools run by central or state governments are not eligible for this scholarship.

To apply for Telangana NMMS 2025, students need to log on to the official BSE Telangana website and click on the application link for NMMS 2025-26. They will then have to provide the necessary information about the student and the school, upload the required documentation, including the income and caste certificates and a passport photo, as well as pay the examination fee through SBI Collect. After completing the form, applicants must print and download the application form and nominal rolls for submission to the school headmaster.

All those who meet conditions for the NMMS Telangana scholarship shall receive ₹12,000 every year (₹1,000 per month) from Class 9 up to Class 12, provided they do not drop out from school recognized by the system and pass, with some defined measure, their annual exams. The scholarship will be credited directly into students' bank accounts through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) in line with the government's thrust towards encouraging secondary education among eligible students. In Telangana, the education sector continues to advance, improving access to educational opportunities. A key example is the extension of the NMMS application deadline and the streamlining of its process by BSE Telangana. This initiative allows more students to benefit from the esteemed scholarship program.

Editor’s Note:

The Telangana Directorate of Government Examinations has made the sensible and essential decision to extend the NMMS 2025–26 registration deadline. This extension gives families and schools a crucial window to finish formalities without undue pressure in a system where fair access and procedural clarity are crucial. It shows that BSE Telangana is becoming more conscious of the need to support student scholarships in Telangana with both policy and realistic timelines that take into account practical limitations. The government's ongoing efforts to bring NMMS Telangana into line with more general objectives of educational inclusion are what make this update noteworthy. The process has been made more transparent and manageable by extending the registration period for Class 8 students from approved government and assisted schools until October 18 and by giving headmasters and DEOs specific deadlines for submitting their applications. The focus on eligibility, especially the exclusion of students from residential schools run centrally, reaffirms the program's unwavering goal of focusing on economically disadvantaged groups. The BSE Telangana official portal provides excellent procedural clarity, including detailed instructions for NMMS registration and fee payment. It guarantees that both applicants and school administrators can confidently navigate the system. Additionally, the National Scholarship Portal's (NSP) direct transfer mechanism for the scholarship adds a level of efficiency and financial accountability that boosts public confidence. Although the extension is appreciated, it also highlights the necessity of continuous outreach and communication improvements. Many qualified students either don't know about these programs or have trouble with paperwork and online resources. Telangana NMMS needs more robust support systems in order to live up to its promises, particularly in rural and underdeveloped areas.

Skoobuzz observes that the state's commitment to educational equity is reaffirmed by this extension, which goes beyond a simple date change. BSE Telangana has taken a step to increase the accessibility and impact of NMMS 2025–26 by providing students with more time and schools with more precise instructions. Making sure that every qualified student not only enrolls but also gets the assistance they require to succeed is now the difficult part.

FAQs

1.What is the last date to register for Telangana NMMS 2025–26?

The Directorate of Government Examinations, Telangana, has extended the NMMS registration deadline to 18 October 2025. Eligible Class 8 students must complete their online application and fee payment by this date via the BSE Telangana official portal.

2.How can students apply for Telangana NMMS 2025–26?

Applicants must visit bse.telangana.gov.in, click on the NMMS 2025–26 application link, fill in student and school details, upload required documents (income certificate, caste certificate, photograph), pay the fee through SBI Collect, and print the completed form and nominal rolls for submission via their school headmaster.

3.What are the eligibility criteria for Telangana NMMS scholarship?

To qualify, students must be studying in Class 8 during the academic year 2025–26 in a recognised government, local body, or aided school. The annual parental income must not exceed ₹3,50,000. Students from Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, or other residential schools run by central or state governments are not eligible.

4.Where can I find the NMMS application form for Telangana?

The application form is available on the BSE Telangana official portal under the NMMS 2025–26 section. Students must complete the form online and submit printed copies through their school headmaster to the District Educational Officer (DEO).

5.What are the revised NMMS submission deadlines for schools and DEOs?

• Submission of printed applications and fee receipts to DEOs by headmasters: 22 October 2025

• Submission of verified records to the Director of Government Examinations, Hyderabad: 24 October 2025

6.What are the benefits of the Telangana NMMS scholarship?

Students who qualify will receive a scholarship of ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month) from Class 9 to Class 12, provided they maintain satisfactory academic performance and continue their education in a recognised institution. The scholarship is credited directly to the student’s bank account via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

7.Who manages the NMMS registration process in Telangana?

The process is overseen by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Telangana, with school headmasters and DEOs responsible for verifying and forwarding applications within the revised deadlines.