NMMS /PSTSE COMBINED EXAM 2024
SCERT has issued a notification regarding the NMMS/PSTSE combined exam to be conducted for year 2024 in the month of February.
All the schools which are government,affiliated and private schools which have affiliation are eligible to apply for this exam.
Dates to Apply for NMMS/PSTSE Exam 2024
Starting Date : 20/12/2023
Ending Date : 15/01/2024
Where to apply for NMMS/PSTSE Exam 2024?
Students can register for the exam on the E-Punjab Portal .
How to apply for NMMS/PSTSE Exam 2024?
Students can register with help of their school teachers.They will register students on the portal with required information.
Who can apply for NMMS/PSTSE Exam 2024?
The students who are studying in 8th standard for session 2023-24 are eligible for applying for this exam.The students of all categories are eligible.
Is there any fees required for NMMS/PSTSE Exam 2024?
No,registration is free for NMMS/PSTSE Exam 2024.
About the Exam NMMS/PSTSE Exam 2024
NMMS stands for National Means cum Merit Scholarship Exam.
PSTSE stands for Punjab State Talent Search Examination.
These both exams are for 8th standard students.NMMS is a Centre Scheme and PSTSE is state scheme.This exam is to find the sharp and brilliant minds of our schools who after clearing this exam get schorlarships.
Let us look at infromation about paper.
Benefits of NMMS /PSTSE COMBINED EXAM
- Scholarship: 12,000 INR per annum from Class 9 to Class 12.
- Motivation: Recognition and encouragement for academic excellence.
- Reduced financial burden: Eases financial constraints for education.
- Improved access to quality education: Helps students attend good schools even if facing financial difficulties.
Paper Pattern for NMMS /PSTSE COMBINED EXAM
- Conducted by individual states/UTs.
- Two levels: State Level Test (SLT) and Second Level Test (SLT).
- State Level Test (SLT):
- Two papers: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
- 90 minutes each, 90 MCQs each.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (32% for SC/ST) for aggregate of MAT & SAT.
- Second Level Test (SLT):
- Conducted only if shortlisted from SLT.
- Similar format to SLT.
Syllabus for NMMS /PSTSE COMBINED EXAM
- Mental Ability Test (MAT): Reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving.
- Topics: Analogy, classification, coding-decoding, syllogism, odd one out, pattern perception, spatial reasoning.
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): Science, Social Studies, Mathematics from Class 7 & 8 syllabus.
Preparation Strategy for NMMS /PSTSE COMBINED EXAM
- Start preparing early at least 6 months before the exam.
- Understand the paper syllabus and paper pattern
- Practice with previous year papers and sample papers:
- Regularly solve mock tests and sample papers
- Focus on weak areas
- Strengthen time management
- Seek guidance from teachers, Refer to textbooks, study materials, and online resources.
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