NMMS 2026 — Karnataka (KSEAB / DSERT state exam)
3 Karnataka (KSEAB / DSERT state exam) papers from the 2026 NMMS examination, conducted by Ministry of Education (Department of School Education & Literacy) scheme; selection exam conducted by each State/UT. Each paper links to its official source. Karnataka (KSEAB / DSERT state exam): MAT and SAT papers of 90 questions each, English/Kannada.
Karnataka (KSEAB / DSERT state exam) pattern
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT)one mark each | 90 | 90 | 90 minutes |
| Paper 2: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)35 Science, 35 Social Science, 20 Mathematics | 90 | 90 | 90 minutes |
- CWSN candidates get 30 minutes extra
- Qualifying: average 40% (general/OBC), 32% (SC/ST)
KSEAB circular dated 23-09-2026 for NMMS 2026-27 (exam on 20-12-2026) · official source
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMMS Karnataka 2026 – MAT Paper 1 Mental Ability Test (MAT) · 1 Feb 2026 · 1.8 MB · Source: kseab.karnataka.gov.in | 2026 | Karnataka (KSEAB / DSERT state exam) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| NMMS Karnataka 2026 – SAT Paper 2 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) · 1 Feb 2026 · 1.8 MB · Source: kseab.karnataka.gov.in | 2026 | Karnataka (KSEAB / DSERT state exam) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| NMMS Karnataka 2026 – MAT and SAT Revised Answer Key (with KSQAAC circular) MAT and SAT · 1 Feb 2026 · 1.5 MB · Source: kseab.karnataka.gov.in | 2026 | Karnataka (KSEAB / DSERT state exam) | Bilingual | Answer Key |
- NMMS Karnataka 2026 – MAT Paper 12026Karnataka (KSEAB / DSERT state exam)BilingualOfficial Paper
Mental Ability Test (MAT) · 1.8 MB · Source: kseab.karnataka.gov.in
- NMMS Karnataka 2026 – SAT Paper 22026Karnataka (KSEAB / DSERT state exam)BilingualOfficial Paper
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) · 1.8 MB · Source: kseab.karnataka.gov.in
- NMMS Karnataka 2026 – MAT and SAT Revised Answer Key (with KSQAAC circular)2026Karnataka (KSEAB / DSERT state exam)BilingualAnswer Key
MAT and SAT · 1.5 MB · Source: kseab.karnataka.gov.in
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