Download official Tamil Nadu school scholarship examination study materials, model question papers, and preparation guides (2026-27) for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS Exam for Class 8), the Tamil Nadu Rural Students Talent Search Examination (TRUST Exam for Class 9), and the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE for Class 10). These are useful for students and teachers aiming to secure government educational stipends and national academic recognition.
Every year, thousands of deserving students across Tamil Nadu government and aided schools qualify for monthly financial scholarships by preparing with focused aptitude and scholastic practice. These are useful for students and teachers preparing for both the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with chapter-wise problem banks, reasoning shortcuts, and official solved question papers. For core textbook revision, explore our 8th Standard Study Materials, 9th Standard Study Materials, and 10th SSLC Study Materials.
NMMS (8ஆம் வகுப்பு)
TRUST (9ஆம் வகுப்பு)
NTSE (10ஆம் வகுப்பு)
அனைத்து வகுப்புகள் (Class 1-12)
1. NMMS Exam Study Materials & Model Papers (Class 8 — ₹48,000 Scholarship)
The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) scheme provides ₹12,000 per year (total ₹48,000 for Classes 9–12) to selected 8th standard students. The test comprises Paper 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT – 90 Marks) and Paper 2: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT – 90 Marks: Science 35, Social Science 35, Maths 20).
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NMMS MAT Complete Reasoning Guide & Short Tricks
90 Marks Mental Ability | Number Series, Analogy, Venn Diagrams & Spatial Reasoning
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MAT பயிற்சி கையேடு
TM & EM |
📥 PDF பதிவிறக்கு |
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NMMS SAT Science & Social Science Formula & Fact Bank
7th & 8th Curriculum Aligned | 70 Marks High-Scoring Points
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SAT பாடக் குறிப்புகள்
Tamil Medium |
📥 PDF பதிவிறக்கு |
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NMMS Official Previous Year Solved Question Paper (2024-25)
Government Conducted State Exam | With Verified Answer Key
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அரசு வினாத்தாள் & விடைகள்
TM & EM |
📥 PDF பதிவிறக்கு |
2. TRUST Exam Study Materials (Class 9 — Rural Students Talent Search)
The Tamil Nadu Rural Students Talent Search Examination (ஊரக திறனாய்வுத் தேர்வு – TRUST) is conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) for 9th Standard students from rural schools. 50 boys and 50 girls are selected per revenue district and awarded ₹1,000 per year for 4 continuous years.
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TN TRUST Exam Complete Model Question Bank with Key
Covers Mathematics (25), Science (25), Social Science (25), and Mental Ability (25)
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மாதிரி வினாத்தாள்
Tamil Medium |
📥 PDF பதிவிறக்கு |
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TRUST Exam 8th Standard Full Portion Rapid Revision Guide
Key Concepts & Direct Objective Bits from Samacheer Kalvi Syllabus
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பாடக் குறிப்புகள்
TM & EM |
📥 PDF பதிவிறக்கு |
3. NTSE Exam Study Materials (Class 10 — National Talent Search)
The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Stage 1 is conducted at the state level by Tamil Nadu DGE for Class 10 students. Qualifying students proceed to Stage 2 conducted by NCERT and receive financial support up to Ph.D. level.
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NTSE Stage 1 MAT Question Bank & Solved Papers
100 Marks Mental Ability | Detailed Reasoning Explanations
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வினா வங்கி
English & Tamil |
📥 PDF பதிவிறக்கு |
அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் கேள்விகள் (FAQs) – School Scholarship Exams
1. Who is eligible to write the NMMS examination in Tamil Nadu?
Students studying in 8th Standard in Government, Government-Aided, and Local Body schools who have secured minimum 55% marks in Class 7 and whose parental annual income does not exceed ₹3,50,000 are eligible.
2. What is the scholarship amount for the TRUST examination?
Selected students receive ₹1,000 per year continuously for 4 years (Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12) from the Tamil Nadu state government.
3. Are all scholarship guide PDFs free on KalviMani?
Yes, all study notes, practice questions, and previous year exam keys are completely free to download.