The SHRESHTA NETS 2027 application process is expected to begin in October 2026. The last date to fill out the SHRESHTA NETS application form will be in November 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the SHRESHTA National Entrance Test (NETS) 2027 in December 2026 for eligible students seeking admission to Classes 9 and 11 under the SHRESHTA scheme. Applications will be accepted online through the official NTA website: exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta/.
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The Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Classes in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) is a government initiative aimed at providing quality residential education to meritorious students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. Through SHRESHTA NETS, around 3,000 students are selected for admission to Classes 9 and 11 in reputed private residential schools across India. Students should regularly check the SHRESHTA NETS website for notifications and latest updates. Go through the article given below to get all important dates for the Shreshta NETS exam 2027.
The National Testing Agency announces the SHRESHTA NETS 2027 schedule via the official website. Students can check the dates of events in the following table:
| Events | Details |
|---|---|
| Start date of application form | October 2026 |
| Last date of application form | November 2026 |
| Application correction window | November 2026 |
| City intimation slip | December 2026 |
| Downloading admit card | December 2026 |
| Exam date | December 2026 |
| SHRESHTA exam result | January 2027 |
| Events | Details |
|---|---|
| Start date of Application form | October 10, 2025 |
| Last date of Application form | |
| Application 2026 correction window | November 11 to 12, 2025 |
| City intimation slip | December 11, 2025 |
| Downloading admit card | December 16, 2025 |
| Exam date | December 21, 2025 |
| SHRESHTA exam result | January 3, 2026 |
The table below gives an overview of the Shrestha NETS registration dates for 2027.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Level of exam | National level |
Exam conducting Authority | National Testing Agency |
Name of the exam | SHRESHTA NETS |
Start date of Application form | October 2026 |
Last date of Application form | November 2026 |
Mode of application | Online |
Application form official website |
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The application form for SHRESHTA NETS 2027 is made available in online mode. The SHRESHTA NETS 2027 application form is not provided in offline mode. Students should carefully read all the instructions before filling out the online application form.
Students should be prepared with the list of documents before completing the Shrestha NETS 2027 application form.
Scanned Photograph (JPG format with file size of 10 KB to 200 KB)
Scanned Signature (JPG format with file size of 10 kb to 50 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)
Scanned copy of left-hand thumb impression (JPG format with file size of 10 kb to 50 kb)

There are 3 steps to fill out the SHRESHTA NETS 2027 application form. Step-by-step guidance is provided below:
The SHRESHTA NETS 2027 syllabus comprises Mathematics, Science, Social Science and General Knowledge/Awareness subjects. Students appearing for the SHRESHTA NETS exam should study NCERT books, as NETS is based on the CBSE/NCERT syllabus. The SHRESHTA NETS 2027 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 2027 exam pattern by clicking on the link provided.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Mode of exam | Offline |
Exam time | 2 pm to 5 pm |
Exam duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
Medium of exam | Hindi and English |
The SHRESHTA NETS 2027 is conducted for admissions in classes 9th and 11th. Only students who come under the SC category and whose parents' annual income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh are eligible. Students should be studying in classes 8th and 10th in the current academic year (2026-27).
Class | Age as of March 31, 2027 | Born Between |
|---|---|---|
9 | 12 to 16 years | April 01, 2011 to March 31, 2015 |
11 | 14 to 18 years | April 01, 2009 to March 31, 2013 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Students can select any 4 cities of their choice to write the Shrestha NETS exam; however, the NTA can allot any other city of the student’s choice due to logistics and other problems.
Through SHRESHTA NETS, nearly 3000 students would be selected for admission in classes 9 and 11 all over India.
There is no fee for the application form.