SHRESHTA 2025 Notification, Online Application, Eligibility, NTA SHRESHTA Link Check Here. SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) - 2025. SHRESHTA Admissions Notification 2025, SHRESHTA Admission Test 2025 Notification.
The paper will be based on NCERT syllabus of class VIII for admission in class IX and class X syllabus for admission in class XI.
The SHRESHTA (NETS) 2025 will be conducted for admissions in classes 9th and 11th only for SC candidates whose parental annual income is upto Rs. 2.5 lacs.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has entrusted the responsibility of conducting National Entrance Test for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in Higher Classes in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA (NETS))- 2025.
The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after successful filling of the application.
Candidates must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up the Application Form online) given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
Candidates can apply for SHRESHTA (NETS) 2025 through the “Online” mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
Submission of Application Form could be made by the candidate online through the NTA website:https://exams.nta.ac.in/SHRESHTA/ ,https://www.nta.ac.in/
After successful submission of the personal details, an Application number will be generated and it will be used to complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form and will also be required for all future reference/correspondence
Step 2: Application Form:
The Candidates can log in with the system-generated Application Number and pre- created Password for completing the Application Form including filling up of personal details, applying for the Class, choosing the Examination Cities, providing the details of Educational Qualifications.
Syllabus of Examination
NCERT Syllabus of Class 8th for admission in class 9th and NCERT Syllabus of Class 10th for admission in class 11th
The SHRESHTA (NETS) 2025 will be conducted for admissions in classes 9th and 11th only for SC candidates whose parental annual income is upto Rs. 2.5 lacs for Admission into SHRESHTA Schools through SHRESHTA Scheme 2025.
About SHRESHTA Scheme
The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) for the purpose of providing seats for the meritorious SC boys and girls in the best private residential schools in the country. Every year, it is expected that about (3000) students would be selected for admission in Class 9 and Class 11 under the scheme.
The Admission into SHRESHTA Scheme Schools will be given through SHRESHTA NET TEST.
The objective of the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) is:
The objective of the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) is:
- To enhance the reach of the development initiative of the government.
- To fill the gap in service-deprived Scheduled Castes (SCs) dominant areas in the sector of education by collaborating with voluntary organizations.
- To provide an environment for socio-economic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Castes (SCs).
- To provide access to high-quality education to bright Scheduled Caste (SC) students so that they can secure future opportunities.
SHRESHTA NATIONAL ENTRANCE TEST (NETS) - 2025
About SHRESHTA (NETS) - 2025The SHRESHTA (NETS) - 2025 (NETS) comprises of one paper having four sections of Mathematics, Science and Social Science, General Awareness/Knowledge. The Paper is conducted for admission in best private residential schools in the country under Residential Education for students in High Schools in targeted areas.
The paper will be based on NCERT syllabus of class VIII for admission in class IX and class X syllabus for admission in class XI.
The SHRESHTA (NETS) 2025 will be conducted for admissions in classes 9th and 11th only for SC candidates whose parental annual income is upto Rs. 2.5 lacs.
Inviting Online Applications for National Entrance Test for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Classes in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA (NETS))-2025
Scheme for Residential Education for Students in Higher Classes in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) provides for high quality education for meritorious Scheduled Castes (SCS) students only, in CBSE-affiliated reputed residential schools. Approximately 3,000 seats would be provided in class 9th and 11th fully funded by the Central Government.
The National Entrance Test for SHRESTHA (NETS) will be conducted in offline mode by National Testing agency (NTA) towards the admission for class 9th and 11th for Schedule caste Students.
The National Entrance Test for SHRESTHA (NETS) will be conducted in offline mode by National Testing agency (NTA) towards the admission for class 9th and 11th for Schedule caste Students.
Important Dates of SHRESHTA 2025
| EVENTS | DATES |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) 2025 | |
| Online Submission of Application Form | 15th April 2025 to 05th May 2025(Upto 05:00 PM) |
| Correction Window | 06th May 2025 to 07th May 2025 |
| Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website | 25th May 2025 |
| Date of Examination | 01st June 2025 (Sunday) |
| Timing of Examination | 02.00 PM to 05.00 PM (3 Hours Paper) |
| Duration of Examination | 03 Hours (180 minutes) |
| Declaration ofResult | With in 04 to 06 weeks after exam |
| Website | https://exams.nta.ac.in/SHRESHTA/ https://www.nta.ac.in/ |
The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after successful filling of the application.
Candidates must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up the Application Form online) given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
Candidates can apply for SHRESHTA (NETS) 2025 through the “Online” mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
Submission of Application Form could be made by the candidate online through the NTA website:https://exams.nta.ac.in/SHRESHTA/ ,https://www.nta.ac.in/
Eligibility for SHRESHTA 2025
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS- Student belonging to scheduled castes, studying in class 8th and 10th in the current academic year (2024-25).
- Parent’s annual income is upto Rs. 2.5 lacs.
- Candidate opting for class IX should be born between 01-04-2009 to 31-03-2013 (i.e. 16 to 12 years of age as on 31.03.2025)
- Candidate opting for class XI should be born between 01-04-2007 to 31-03-2011 (i.e. 18 to 14 years of age as on 31.03.2025)
Instructions for filling Online SHRESHTA 2025 Application Form
Read these carefully to ensure your eligibility.
- Candidates must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up the Application Form online) given in the Information Bulletin available on theNTA Website.
- Candidates can apply for SHRESHTA (NETS) 2025 through the “Online” mode only.
- Keep all required information such as scanned documents of photographs, signature, complete name and address of the school
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:
Step 1: Registration Form:
Register for the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated Application Number. The candidate should supply the required details while filling the Online Application Form and is also required to create PASSWORD and choose Security Question and enter his/her Answer. After successful submission of the personal details, an Application number will be generated and it will be used to complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form and will also be required for all future reference/correspondence
The Candidates can log in with the system-generated Application Number and pre- created Password for completing the Application Form including filling up of personal details, applying for the Class, choosing the Examination Cities, providing the details of Educational Qualifications.
Step 3: Upload Scanned Images of following:
Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
SHRESHTA (NETS) 2025 will be conducted in pen and paper mode (offline).Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- i. The recent photograph should be either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against a white background.
- ii. Scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible).
- iii. Scanned Category Certificate/Undertaking should be in PDF format (clearly legible).
- iv. Scanned Income Certificate should be in PDF format (clearly legible).
- v. The size of the scanned photograph should be between 10 kb to 100 kb (clearly legible).
- vi. The size of the scanned signature should be between 4 kb to 100 kb (clearly legible)
- vii. The size of the scanned Category Certificate/Undertaking should be between 30 kb to 150 kb (clearly legible).
- viii. The size of the Income certificate should be between 30 kb to 150 kb (clearly legible).
SHRESHTA NETS Exam Pattern 2025
Pattern of Examination
Subject wise distribution of Questions, Total Number of Questions and Marks
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Science | 20 |
| Social Science | 25 |
| General Awareness/Knowledge | 25 |
| Marking Scheme for MCQs | Correct Answer or the Most Appropriate Answer | Four marks (+4) |
| Incorrect Answer | No mark (0) | |
| Unanswered | ||
| Method of resolving ties | 1. Older in Age 2. Application Number in ascending order |
Syllabus of Examination
NCERT Syllabus of Class 8th for admission in class 9th and NCERT Syllabus of Class 10th for admission in class 11th
Question Paper will be available in Hindi and English Media
Frequently Asked Questions about SHRESHTA NETS
| Question | Reply |
| Authentication of Mobile Number and e-mail Address | When a Candidate registers, he/she will have to enter the OTP received at their registered Mobile Number. Email verification is not mandatory. |
| Correction Facility | Correction facility will be given as per schedule mentioned in Information Bulletin. |
| Choice of Cities | The Choice of exam cities will be displayed to the candidates as filled in the Online Application Form. |
| Parents / Guardian Income details | Family Annual Income (inclusive of Father’s and Mother’s annual income). This is a mandatory field. |
| Online Application Form | Application Form can be filled by following Steps mentioned below : Step 1 – Registration Form Step 2 – Application Form And this includes filling of personal details, applying for examination cities, qualification details, additional details (if any), Step 3 – Uploading Scanned of following: • Candidate Photograph • Candidate Signature • Category Certificate • Income Certificate |
| AADHAR Number | AADHAR number of the candidate to be filled. It will be on a voluntary basis. |
| Negative Marking | There will be No Negative Marking |
| What is SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024? | The government has approved a new scheme
named SHTESHTA (Residential Education for
Students in High School in Targeted Areas) for the purpose of providing seats for the meritorious SC boys and girls in the best private residential schools in the country. Every year, it is expected that about (3000) students would be selected for admission in Class 9 and Class 11 under the scheme. The objective of the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) is as follows: • To enhance the reach of the development initiative of the government. • To fill the gap in service-deprived Scheduled Castes (SCs) dominant areas in the sector of education by collaborating with voluntary organizations. • To provide an environment for socio- economic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Castes (SCs). • To provide access to high-quality education to bright Scheduled Caste (SC) students so that they can explore future opportunities. |
| What is the responsibility of NTA for SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024? | To conduct the Entrance Test (SHRESHTA (NETS)-2024) for admission to Class 9 and 11 only for SC candidates. |
| When will the Online Application form for SHRESHTA (NETS)-2024 be available? | The Online Application Form for SHRESHTA
(NETS)-2024 is available between 12.03.2024 to
04.04.2024 (up to 05:00 P.M.) on the website https://exams.nta.ac.in/SHRESHTA/ , http://shreshta.ntaonline.in/ . |
| When will SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024 Examination be conducted? |
The date of examination is 24 May 2024. |
| Whether the examination will be offline or online? | SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024 Examination will be held in pen and paper mode (Offline) in OMR sheet. |
| How to fill up the ‘Online’ Application Form for SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024? Are there any guidelines for the students before filling out the application form? | Yes, instructions to apply online for SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024 are available in the Information Bulletin under the heading ‘Important Information at Glance’. Read them carefully. For more details please go through the Information Bulletin Appendix – II (Replica of Application Form) |
| What would be the language of Question Paper? | Bilingual (English and Hindi). |
| What should I do, if ‘continous timout’ or ‘file not found error’ occurs while filling the online Application Form of SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024? |
Use an updated version of Mozilla Firefox/Internet Explorer and a good internet connection while filling out the Application Form. In case of Continuous-time out clear cookies and history of the browser and fill in off-peak hours. |
| Are Candidates required to send / submit any document(s) including Confirmation Page toNTA through Post/ Fax/ By Hand? | Candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including Confirmation Page toNTA through Post/Fax/WhatsApp/Email/by Hand. |
| Is it mandatory to upload SC Category Certificate? | Yes, Uploading of SC Category Certificate is mandatory. In case the SC Certificate is not available at the time of submission of Online Application, an Undertaking to the effect that the candidate will produce the SC Certificate at the time Examination. |
| Will NTA reserve its discretion to fix the center in a city which is given in Appendix-I? | As far as possible, the Exam Centres are allotted as per the choice of cities of the candidates made in their online Application form. Efforts are made to allot the Centre as per their choice (s) and within city jurisdiction. However, due to administrative/logistic reasons, a different city maybe allotted. |
| Can a centre be allotted by theNTA manually? | No. |
| In case, the Candidate has uploaded a Blue Signature instead of a Black Signature in the application form of SHRESHTA-2024. Is it okay? | Yes, you can upload signature either in black or blue. |
| Is there any helpline for SHRESHTA (NETS) -2024 examination for the aspirants? |
Yes. Details of Helpline Numbers and Email are as follows: The Helpline Nos.- 011-69227700 and 011- 40759000 E-mail:shreshta@nta.ac.in |
| Can the Candidate correct / change his/her particulars including the City of Exam Centre in the Online Application Form? |
One time correction window will be provided as per the schedule mentioned in the Information Bulletin for correcting the particulars. |
| Can anyone cancel the application submitted for SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024? |
Online Application forms once submitted successfully cannot be cancelled/ withdrawn. |
| Can anyone submit the multiple Application forms with the same mobile no. and Email ID? | From one mobile number two applications can be submitted. |
| Is it mandatory to select dropdown about Parents Annual Income? | Yes |
| How will the Candidate get the Confirmation Page of the SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024? | The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after completion of all the three steps by the Candidate. |
| If one does not get Admit Card, whom should be contacted? | The Candidates may please note that Admit Cards will not be sent by post. The Candidate has to download the Admit Card from theNTA website https://exams.nta.ac.in/SHRESHTA/ , http://shreshta.ntaonline.in/. For any assistance candidate can call theNTA Helpline numbers: 011-40759000 or 011-69227700 or write toNTA at:shreshta@nta.ac.in |
| What do the Candidates need to bring to the exam center? | The candidate is required to bring the following to the Examination Centre: • Admit Card along with passport size photograph affixed on it. • SC Certificate. • One passport-size photograph is to be affixed on the attendance sheet. • Candidate are advised not to bring any other items to the Examination Centres. There will be no arrangement for the safekeeping of any material at the Centre. Neither NTAnor the Centre will be responsible for any loss, delay, etc. |
| Will any candidate be able to leave early if he/she finishes the test before the allocated test time? | No, the candidate will not be allowed to leave the examination hall/room before the test concludes. |
| Is there any Negative Marking in the SHRESHTA (NETS) -2024? | There is no negative marking. |
| What is the duration / timing / shift of SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024? | Duration, Shift & Timing of examination is available at Important dates (IMPORTANT AT A GLANCE) in the Information Bulletin of SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024. Please refer to Information Bulletin for details. |
| How will one know the result of the SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024? | The result of SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024 will be uploaded on theNTA websitewww.nta.ac.inand https://exams.nta.ac.in/SHRESHTA/ , http://shreshta.ntaonline.in/as per schedule. |
| Is there any Application Fee for appearing in the SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024? | No, there is no fee. |
