SHRESHTA NETS 2026: Complete Notification

SHRESHTA NETS 2026: Complete Notification

SHRESHTA NETS 2026 is LIVE!

Meritorious SC students, listen up! The official exam notification is out. This scheme offers you a fully funded scholarship to study in the best private CBSE residential schools. High-quality education and hostel living, all paid for! Apply now!

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the SHRESHTA (NETS) 2026 examination. This is a crucial opportunity for meritorious Scheduled Caste (SC) students to gain a fully funded, high-quality residential education in reputed CBSE-affiliated private schools across the country.

What is SHRESHTA (NETS)?

SHRESHTA stands for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Classes in Targeted Areas. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment runs this scheme, and the NTA conducts the entrance test (NETS).

·        Benefit: Approximately 3,000 seats are offered in Classes 9 and 11, with the entire cost (tuition, boarding, lodging) being fully funded by the Central Government.

·        Target Group: Only meritorious students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.

SHRESHTA NETS 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Submission of Application Form	10th October 2025 to 30th October 2025 (Upto 05:00 PM)
Correction in Particulars	01st November 2025 to 02nd November 2025
Date of Examination	In the Month of December 2025 (Exact date to be announced later)
Mode of Test	Pen & Paper (OMR Sheet based)
Duration of Test	03 Hours (180 minutes)
Declaration of Result	Within 04 to 06 weeks after the exam
Official Website for Application	https://exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta/

 

SHRESHTA NETS 2026: Eligibility criteria

Candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria:

• Category: Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
• Class:
• For Class 9 admission: Must be currently studying in Class 8 (Academic Year 2025-26).
• For Class 11 admission: Must be currently studying in Class 10 (Academic Year 2025-26).
• Income Limit: Parental annual income must be less than or equal to ₹2.5 Lakh from all sources.
• Age Limit (as of March 31, 2026):
• Class 9: Should be between 12 to 16 years (Born between April 01, 2010, and March 31, 2014).
• Class 11: Should be between 14 to 18 years (Born between April 01, 2008, and March 31, 2012).

SHRESHTA NETS 2026: How to apply

The application process is entirely online, and there is no application fee.

Step-by-Step Guide

1.     Registration:

• Visit the official NTA SHRESHTA website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta/
• Click on "New Candidate Register Here" or the relevant registration link.
• Read the Information Bulletin carefully and click to proceed.
• Fill in the personal details, create a password, choose a security question, and note down the system-generated Application Number.

2.     Application Form:

• Log in using your Application Number and Password.
• Complete the detailed Application Form, filling in educational, family, and other required particulars.

3.     Document Upload:

·       Upload the scanned images of the candidate's Photograph and Signature.

·       Upload required documents like Caste Certificate and Income Certificate.

4.     Final Submission:

• Review the entire application form carefully for any errors.
• Submit the application. A Confirmation Page will be generated upon successful submission.
• Download and print the Confirmation Page for future reference.

SHRESHTA NETS 2026: Examination Pattern

Particulars	Details
Mode of Examination	Pen and Paper Mode (OMR Sheet based)
Duration	3 Hours (180 minutes)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Medium	Bilingual (Hindi and English)
Subjects	Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and General Awareness/Mental Ability (Refer to the official Information Bulletin for detailed syllabus and weightage).

SHRESHTA NETS 2026:Composition  & Syllabus

The paper is divided into four main sections with a consistent marking scheme.

Subject (Section)	No. of Questions	Marks per Question	Total Marks
Mathematics	30	+4	120
Science	20	+4	80
Social Science	25	+4	100
General Awareness/Knowledge	25	+4	100
TOTAL	100	-	400

 

For Admission to Class 9

Candidates must prepare the NCERT Syllabus of Class 8.

Subject	Core Topics (Based on Class 8 NCERT)
Mathematics	Rational Numbers, Linear Equations in One Variable, Understanding Quadrilaterals, Data Handling, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Comparing Quantities, Algebraic Expressions and Identities, Mensuration, Exponents and Powers, Factorization, Introduction to Graphs, etc.
Science	Crop Production and Management, Microorganisms, Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Materials: Metals and Non-Metals, Combustion and Flame, Conservation of Plants and Animals, Cell Structure and Functions, Reproduction, Force and Pressure, Friction, Sound, Chemical Effects of Electric Current, Light, Pollution of Air and Water, etc.
Social Science	History (e.g., How, When and Where, Colonialism, Weavers), Geography (e.g., Resources, Land, Water, Agriculture), Political Science/Civics (e.g., The Indian Constitution, Judiciary, Marginalisation, Public Facilities).
General Awareness/Knowledge	Current Affairs, Static GK (Important Institutions, Monuments, Sports, National Symbols, etc.).

 

For Admission to Class 11

Candidates must prepare the NCERT Syllabus of Class 10.

Subject	Core Topics (Based on Class 10 NCERT)
Mathematics	Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Circles, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, and Probability.
Science	Chemistry (Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases, Metals, Non-metals, Carbon and its Compounds), Biology (Life Processes, Control and Coordination, Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution), Physics (Light, Human Eye, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Sources of Energy).
Social Science	History (e.g., The Rise of Nationalism in Europe, Nationalism in India), Geography (e.g., Resources, Water, Agriculture, Minerals), Political Science/Civics (e.g., Power Sharing, Federalism, Political Parties), Economics (e.g., Development, Sectors of the Indian Economy).
General Awareness/Knowledge	Current Affairs, Static GK (Important Institutions, Monuments, Sports, National Symbols, etc.).

 

SHRESHTA NETS 2026: Official Notification- https://t.me/zeroperiod17/6383

SHRESHTA NETS 2026: You tube video link- https://youtu.be/JPvVc7fiYrc

 

SHRESHTA NETS 2026: FAQs

Q 1. What is the SHRESHTA scheme?A: SHRESHTA stands for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas. It is a scheme approved by the Government of India to provide meritorious Scheduled Caste (SC) students with access to high-quality residential education in reputed CBSE/State Board-affiliated private schools.

Q 2. Who conducts the SHRESHTA National Entrance Test (NETS)?

A: The entrance test (NETS) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Q 3. What are the key eligibility criteria for the SHRESHTA (NETS) 2026 examination?

A: Candidates must fulfil the following criteria:

1.     They must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.

2.     Their Parental Annual Income must be less than or equal to ₹2.5 lakh.

3.     They must be currently studying in:

o   Class 8 for admission to Class 9.

o   Class 10 for admission to Class 11.

4.     They must meet the prescribed age limits as mentioned in the official Information Bulletin.

Q 4. What are the financial benefits provided under the SHRESHTA scheme?

A: The scheme is fully funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It covers the student's total fee, including:

1.     School Fee (Tuition Fee, etc.).

2.     Hostel Fee (Mess charges, etc.). The total financial support has a maximum limit that varies by class, with the Department directly reimbursing the school.

Q 5. How many students are selected through the NETS exam?

A: Approximately 3,000 students are expected to be selected annually for admission into Classes 9 and 11 across the country under Mode 1 of the scheme

Securing a SHRESHTA seat is a huge opportunity, and the only way to get it is to apply! If you have friends or classmates who are also eligible, share this post with them. Let's make sure every meritorious SC student knows about this chance for a free, high-quality education. The application is free, the benefit is massive, and the deadline is fast approaching. Don't delay—apply before October 30, 2025, and invest in your future.