Kerala NMMS SAT Science covers 30 questions in 90 minutes with 1 mark each and no negative marking - all questions are drawn from Class 6 and Class 7 SCERT Kerala textbooks. Download last 10 years Science SAT question papers with answer keys below, then check the chapter-wise weightage table to see where the marks actually come from.
Official website: nmmse.kerala.gov.in
- Kerala NMMS 2025-26 exam date: December 30, 2025
- SAT Science: 30 questions, 1 mark each, no negative marking
- SAT total: 90 questions - Science, Social Science, and Mathematics, 30 each
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% aggregate in MAT and SAT combined; 32% for SC/ST
- Source: Class 6 and Class 7 SCERT Kerala textbooks only
- Scholarship value: Rs 12,000 per year
Kerala NMMS Science Sample Papers 2026 - Download PDF
Solve each numbered paper below before checking the year-wise PYQ table for real past papers with answer keys.
| Sample Paper | PDF Download |
|---|---|
| Kerala NMMS Science Sample Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| Kerala NMMS Science Sample Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| Kerala NMMS Science Sample Paper 3 | Download PDF |
| Kerala NMMS Science Sample Paper 4 | Download PDF |
| Kerala NMMS Science Sample Paper 5 | Download PDF |
PDFs will be updated as new papers are added. Bookmark this page.
Start with 2023 and 2022 from the table below - these years show the current question style most accurately.
| Year | Sets Available | Solutions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SAT Science (single set) | Answer key available | Official Site |
| 2024 | SAT Science (single set) | Answer key available | Official Site |
| 2023 | SAT Science (single set) | Answer key available | Official Site |
| 2022 | SAT Science (single set) | Answer key available | Official Site |
| 2021 | SAT Science (single set) | Answer key available | Official Site |
| 2020 | SAT Science (single set) | Answer key available | Official Site |
Kerala NMMS SAT Science Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution 2026
- Total questions in Science section: 30 MCQs with four options each
- Marks per question: 1 mark - no negative marking
- Time for full SAT paper: 90 minutes shared across all three subjects
- Question type: Single correct MCQ - concept questions, not lengthy calculations
- Qualifying cutoff: 40% aggregate across MAT and SAT; SC/ST students need 32%
Kerala NMMS Science Sample Papers from 2020 Onwards - Why Recent PYQs Matter Most
SCERT Kerala updated its Class 6 and Class 7 textbooks post-2019. Older papers carry some chapters no longer in the syllabus, so use 2020 to 2025 papers as your primary source.
- Photosynthesis, force definitions, conductors, and food nutrients repeat in almost every year from 2020 to 2025 - these are the safest topics to master first
- Start with the 2023 paper - it is the clearest map to what the current exam looks like
Kerala NMMS Science Chapter Wise Weightage - High Scoring Topics to Focus in Sample Papers
The table below is drawn from Kerala NMMS SAT Science papers from 2018 to 2025.
| Chapter / Topic | Questions (Approx) | Difficulty | What to Watch For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Nutrition (Class 6 and 7) | 4-5 | Easy-Moderate | Nutrients, deficiency diseases, balanced diet |
| Living Organisms and Their Features | 4-5 | Easy | Classification, habitat, adaptation |
| Reproduction in Plants | 3-4 | Easy-Moderate | Pollination types, seed dispersal, vegetative reproduction |
| Motion, Force and Measurement | 3-4 | Moderate | Types of motion, contact vs non-contact force |
| Light and Shadows | 3-4 | Easy-Moderate | Transparent vs opaque, reflection basics, shadow formation |
| Electricity and Circuits | 3-4 | Moderate | Conductors, insulators, series vs parallel circuits |
| Human Body and Body Movements | 2-3 | Easy | Skeleton, joints, muscles, organ systems |
| Water, Air and Weather | 2-3 | Easy | Water cycle, properties of air, weather instruments |
| Fibre, Fabric and Materials | 2-3 | Easy | Natural vs synthetic fibres, separation of mixtures |
| Soil and Environment | 1-2 | Easy | Soil types, erosion, conservation methods |
Do not skip Water, Air, and Soil topics even though they carry fewer questions. These chapters produce the fastest questions in the section - most students answer them in under 20 seconds each.
Kerala NMMS Science Sample Paper Video Solutions 2026 - Watch Before You Start Solving
Watching one expert walkthrough shows you which part of the SCERT textbook each question comes from - not just the correct answer, but the concept behind it.
Watch: NMMS SAT Science Model Question Papers with Answers and Explanation
Focus: Science MCQs with concept-level explanation from Class 6 and Class 7 chapters
How to Use Kerala NMMS Science Sample Papers to Clear in First Attempt
Solving papers without a review system rarely moves your score. Use this method instead.
- First paper untimed: Find which chapters you cannot attempt within 30 seconds
- Error log by chapter: Write the chapter and exact concept for every wrong answer
- Go back to the textbook: Re-read only the specific SCERT Kerala page linked to each error
- Second paper timed: 90 minutes for the full SAT - check if Science finishes in under 25 minutes
- Track repeat errors: If a chapter appears three times in your error log, treat it as high-priority
Kerala NMMS Science SCERT Textbook Strategy - How to Use Your Textbook with Sample Papers
Every NMMS Science question traces back to a specific line or diagram in the Class 6 or Class 7 SCERT Kerala textbook.
- After each paper, find the SCERT paragraph the question was based on - this trains you to read textbooks the way the examiner writes questions
- Chapter-end exercises appear almost verbatim in real NMMS papers - do not skip them
- Do not use outside reference books - every answer is inside the SCERT textbook
Kerala NMMS Science 4 Week Preparation Plan Using Sample Papers
- Week 1 - Solve the 2023 SAT Science paper untimed. Mark every question you could not answer in 30 seconds and list its chapter. This is your weakness map.
- Week 2 - Read only the SCERT chapters from your Week 1 list. Then solve the 2022 paper timed - aim to finish Science in under 25 minutes.
- Week 3 - Solve 2021 and 2020 papers back to back. Track whether the same errors from Week 1 still appear.
- Week 4 - One sample paper daily. Stop new papers 2 days before the exam and revise your error log and SCERT diagram labels only.
FAQs on Kerala NMMS Science Sample Papers 2026
Ques. How many Kerala NMMS Science sample papers are enough to clear in the first attempt?
Ans. Solving 6 to 8 papers with a chapter-wise error log is enough. Students who solve more without reviewing mistakes plateau at the same score.
Ques. Are NMMS Science questions repeated from previous years?
Ans. Not word for word, but topic types repeat. Photosynthesis, deficiency diseases, types of motion, and conductors appear in almost every year from 2018 to 2025.
Ques. Which chapter should I start with for Kerala NMMS Science?
Ans. Start with Food and Nutrition and Living Organisms - highest question count and fastest to revise. Then move to Electricity and Motion, where most students drop marks.
Ques. Where can I download Kerala NMMS previous year Science SAT papers for free?
Ans. Papers from 2018 to 2025 are on the official NMMSE Kerala website at nmmse.kerala.gov.in, including provisional and final answer keys for each year.
Ques. Is there negative marking in Kerala NMMS Science SAT?
Ans. No. Attempt all 30 questions - a blank gives you nothing, while a guess gives a 1-in-4 chance of a correct mark.
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