One of our key programs focuses on NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) Exam Training — an initiative by the Government of India for 8th standard students from families with an annual income of less than ₹3.5 lakhs.
Students who clear this exam receive ₹12,000 per year until their 12th standard, providing vital financial support to continue their education.
However, unlike regular school exams, NMMS tests students on mental ability, reasoning, and analytical skills — areas where rote learning doesn’t help. That’s where we step in.
Bridging Gaps Through Free Online and Offline Training
Educational Discipline is the Key to Success.” — This is not just our tagline; it’s our belief that guides every step we take at Sri Takshashila Gurukul, a non-profit organization committed to transforming lives through education.
While exploring the education ecosystem, we found that government schools offer several facilities and schemes to support education. However, the latest ASER Report 2025 reveals an alarming rise in dropout rates among government school students compared to previous years.
Curious to understand why this gap persists, we delved deeper and discovered that the problem isn’t just about access — it’s about infrastructure, financial sustainability in families, and skill-based teaching methods. To bridge this gap, we brainstormed and designed initiatives that address these challenges head-on.
To make this opportunity accessible, Sri Takshashila Gurukul started offering free NMMS training both online and offline. Our pilot initiative began with one government school in Belagavi, Karnataka.
Though online teaching posed challenges — such as poor connectivity, lack of smartphones, and limited data packs — our belief was firm:
“If students cannot reach us, we must reach them.”
Our goal was simple — to scale up NMMS enrollment, help students think beyond their syllabus, and build confidence to face competitive exams
A Dedicated Volunteer Teacher Behind the Success
Our success wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment of Mr. Nagesh Mallikarjun, an Ex-IT Consultant with 25+ years of experience in software development, who now dedicates his time to teaching underprivileged students.
Mr. Nagesh previously trained NMMS aspirants at government schools in Bengaluru through Youth For Seva and continues to inspire students at our Belagavi centers with his blend of technology and teaching
Early Impact: The Spark is Growing
As a pilot initiative, we have reached 7 government schools near Belagavi, screened 150 students, and have 50+ actively attending classes online
Despite challenges like data limitations and lack of digital devices, the zeal for learning among these children keeps the mission alive. Students are attending sessions, solving assignments, and engaging enthusiastically with teachers — proving that determination beats limitation.
This is just the beginning of a long journey — a glimpse into how education can make students self-reliant and future-ready
How You Can Support
To continue and scale this initiative, we seek support from kind individuals and organizations. Your contribution can help us:
- Subscribe to Google for Education tools — ₹3000/month for 3 months
- Engage more teaching volunteers to expand across Karnataka
- Cover basic administrative needs, such as printing question papers and conducting mock tests
Your small act of kindness can light up many young lives through education
For Support or Collaboration
Director: +91 6361664811
✉️ Email: sritakshashila@gmail.com
🌐 NGO Motto: “Discipline is the Key to Success