JKBOSE Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2025: Apply Now for ₹48,000 Assistance
JKBOSE Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2025:Notification out check details
JKBOSE Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has released the official notification inviting applications for the JKBOSE Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2025. This scholarship is a significant opportunity for Class VIII (8th) students in Jammu and Kashmir to avail financial assistance for their studies from Class IX to XII.
JKBOSE Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2025:Notification out check details
Candidates interested in applying are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, examination details, and application process outlined in this article.
Key Highlights of JKBOSE Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2025
The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) provides financial support to meritorious students who meet specific eligibility requirements. Below are the important highlights:
- Scholarship Duration: 4 years (from Class IX to XII)
- Scholarship Amount: Rs. 12,000 per annum (Rs. 48,000 in total)
- Number of Scholarships: 1,068
- Selection Process: Based on performance in the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
- Application Mode: Offline (forms must be submitted to respective Education Offices)
Eligibility Criteria for JKBOSE Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2025
To apply for the JKBOSE Means-cum-Merit Scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
Class Level: Candidates must be currently enrolled in Class VIII for the academic session 2024-25 in Government or Local Body Schools.
Minimum Marks: A minimum of 55% marks in Class VII is required.
For SC/ST candidates, a relaxation of 5% is provided.
Family Income: The annual income of the applicant’s family should not exceed Rs. 3.5 lakh.
Domicile: Candidates must be permanent residents of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Reservations: Applicable as per the reservation policy of the Union Territory.
Examination Pattern for NMMSS 2025
The selection for the scholarship will be based on two tests conducted on the same day:
Paper Test Name No. of Questions Max Marks Duration
Paper-I Mental Ability Test (MAT) 90 90 90 minutes
Paper-II Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 90 90 90 minutes
Passing Criteria:
Students must score at least 40% marks in aggregate across both tests.
For SC/ST candidates, the passing cutoff is 32%.
Scholarship Benefits
The JKBOSE Means-cum-Merit Scholarship provides the following financial benefits:
Selected students will receive Rs. 12,000 per year (Rs. 1,000 per month).
The total scholarship amount is Rs. 48,000 for four years, covering Classes IX to XII.
The scholarship ensures continued support for students as long as they maintain a minimum of 55% marks in each class (relaxable to 5% for SC/ST candidates) and pass all their subjects.
Application Process for JKBOSE Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2025
Eligible candidates must follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:
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