SHRESHTA NETS Application Form 2026 Out; Last Date, Correction Window, Exam Date
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SHRESHTA NETS Application Form 2026 Out; Last Date, Correction Window, Exam Date

Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 11 Oct 2025, 11:06 AM IST

The National Testing Agency released the SHRESHTA NETS 2026 application form on October 10, 2025, on the official website at exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta/ or nta.ac.in. The NETS information bulletin 2026 is made available on its official website. Applications are accepted in online mode. The last date for the submission of applications is October 30, 2025. The SHRESHTA NETS application correction window will be opened from November 1 to 2, 2025. Candidates can make changes to the application form by using the correction window in online mode.
SHRESHTA NETS 2026 Registration Form Link (Available Now)

SHRESHTA NETS Application Form 2026 Out; Last Date, Correction Window, Exam Date
SHRESHTA NETS Application Form 2026

The National Testing Agency will conduct the SHRESHTA NETS in December 2025, in offline mode. Students can download the SHRESHTA NETS 2026 admit card in online mode using the official website. The Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) is a government-approved scheme to provide Class 9 and 11 admission for meritorious SC category students. Under this scheme, around 3000 students are selected for Class 9 and 11 admission into the best private residential schools all over India.

SHRESHTA NETS 2026 Scheme Important Dates

The NTA released the dates related to SHRESHTA NETS 2026. The important dates are given in the table below.

EventsDetails
Start date of Application formOctober 10, 2025
Last date of Application formOctober 30, 2025 (up to 5 pm)
Application 2026 correction windowNovember 1 to 2, 2025
City intimation slipNovember 2025
Downloading admit cardDecember 2025
Exam dateDecember 2025
SHRESHTA exam resultJanuary 2026

Previous Year's SHRESHTA NETS 2025 Dates

EventsDetails
Start date of Application formApril 15, 2025
Last date of Application formMay 5, 2025 (up to 5 pm)
Application 2025 correction windowMay 6 and 7, 2025
City intimation slipMay 20, 2025
Downloading admit cardMay 25, 2025 onwards
Exam dateJune 1, 2025
SHRESHTA exam resultJune 21, 2025

SHRESHTA NETS Registration 2026 Overview

The table below gives an overview of the Shresthta NETS 2026.

Level of exam

National level

Exam conducting Authority

National Testing Agency

Name of the exam

SHRESHTA NETS

Start date of Application form

October 10, 2025

Last date of Application form

October 30, 2025

Mode of application

Online

Application form official website

  • exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta/
  • nta.ac.in

SHRESHTA NETS 2026 - Application form

The application form for SHRESHTA NETS 2026 is available in online mode. There is no offline application form available for SHRESHTA NETS 2026. The start date of the application form is October 10, 2025, and the end date is October 30, 2025 (up to 5 pm). Students should carefully read all the instructions before filling out the online application form.

Documents required for the SHRESHTA NETS 2026 application form

Students should be prepared with the list of documents before completing the Shrestha NETS 2026 application form.

  • Scanned Photograph (JPG format with file size of 10 kb to 200 kb)

  • Scanned Signature (JPG format with file size of 4 kb to 30 kb)

  • Scanned Category / Caste certificate (PDF format with a file size of 50 kb to 300 kb)

  • Scanned Income certificate (PDF format with file size of 50 kb to 300 kb)

  • Two email IDs (one for registering and the other as an alternate email ID)

  • Photo ID like an Aadhaar card / Passport / Ration Card with photograph / School ID

How to Fill the SHRESHTA NETS Registration Form 2026?

There are 3 steps to fill out the SHRESHTA NETS 2026 application form. Step-by-step guidance is provided below.

Step 1: SHRESHTA Registration

  1. Visit the official website of SHRESHTA NETS 2026, exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta/.

  2. Click on the “New Candidate Register Here

  3. Read all the instructions on the page displayed

  4. Click the “Click here to proceed” button, accepting the “I have downloaded” check box.

  5. Fill out all the asked information without any errors, upload the required documents, create a password, enter the captcha and click the submit button.

  6. After completion of Registration, an application number will be sent to your registered Mobile number and email registered with.

Step 2: Filling up the SHRESHTA Application Form 2026

  1. Fill out the application form by clicking on “Complete Application Form

  2. Fill out the details in the application form.

Step 3: Document Uploading

  1. Upload all the required documents and click the Submit button”

  2. A full application form with all the entered information will be shown on the screen.

  3. Save and take a print and submit it to the student’s Cadre Controlling Authority/Parent Organisation for forwarding it to NTA along with the required documents and necessary certifications therein.

SHRESHTA NETS 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The SHRESHTA NETS 2026 syllabus comprises Mathematics, Science, Social Science and General Knowledge/Awareness subjects. The students appearing for the SHRESHTA NETS exam 2025 should study NCERT books, as NETS is based on the CBSE/NCERT syllabus. The SHRESHTA NETS 2026 has five subjects: Mathematics, Science, Social Science and General Awareness/Knowledge with a total of 100 questions overall, 4 marks for each question. Students can find more information on the SHRESHTA NETS 2026 Exam Pattern.

Mode of exam

Offline

Exam time

2 pm to 5 pm

Exam duration

180 minutes (3 hours)

Medium of exam

Hindi and English

SHRESHTA NETS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The SHRESHTA NETS 2026 is conducted for admissions in classes 9th and 11th. Only the students who come under the SC category and whose parents' annual income is up to Rs 2.5 lac are eligible. Students should be studying in classes 8th and 10th in the current academic year (2025-26).

Class

Age as of March 31, 2026

Born Between

9

12 to 16 years

April 01, 2010 to March 31, 2014

11

14 to 18 years

April 01, 2008 to March 31, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many cities can we select for SHRESHTA NETS 2026?
A:

Students can select any 4 cities of their choice to write the Shrestha NETS 2026 exam, However, the NTA can allot any other city of the student’s choice due to logistics and other problems. 

Q: How many students will get admission through SHRESHTA NETS 2026?
A:

Through SHRESHTA NETS 2026, nearly 3000 students would be selected for admission in classes 9 and 11 all over India.

Q: What is the Application fee for the SHRESHTA NETS 2026?
A:

There is no fee for the application form.