SHRESHTA NETS Exam Pattern 2026 - Check Subject-wise Exam Pattern Here

Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 11 Oct 2025, 11:13 AM IST

Students studying for the forthcoming SHRESHTA NETS exam should be familiar with the SHRESHTA NETS 2026 examination pattern to make a study approach. The SHRESHTA NETS exam pattern 2026 covers all the information, such as the number of marks assigned to each section, question paper mode, exam duration, and more. SHRESHTA (NETS) 2026 will be conducted in pen and paper mode (offline) only. The exam duration will be 3 hours (180 minutes). The NETS 2026 exam pattern will help students in taking appropriate actions to pass the exam.

SHRESHTA (NETS) Exam Pattern 2026

The NETS exam 2026 can be attempted in either Hindi or English. Check the detailed exam pattern for SHRESHTA NETS 2026 from the following table:

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	120
Science	20	80
Social Science	25	100
General Knowledge	25	100
Total	100	400

SHRESHTA (NETS) Marking Scheme 2026

NTA uses a standard marking scheme to shortlist eligible candidates. There is no negative marking in SHRESHTA NETS 2026 examinations. The following is the marking scheme of the SHRESHTA 2026 NETS exam:

Correct Answer or the Most Appropriate Answer	Four marks (+4)
Incorrect Answer	No mark (0)
Unanswered	No mark (0)

SHRESHTA (NETS) Exam Syllabus 2026

SHRESHTA doesn't specify the NETS syllabus in a topic-wise manner. However, it is suggested to follow the NCERT Syllabus of Class 8 for admission in Class 9 and the NCERT Syllabus of Class 10 for admission in Class 11. The syllabus includes important topics on which examination questions will be based.

How to Prepare for SHRESHTA (NETS) 2026 Exam?

To pass the NETS 2026 exam with good grades, one needs to understand how to properly prepare for it. We've included some simple pointers and tricks below:

Understand the Pattern and Syllabus- Students must understand which areas to study for the NETS exam, how much time they've got to finish the examinations, and which sections require more attention.
Make a timetable - The most important strategy for exam preparation is a timetable. Make a detailed timetable to cover the syllabus and highlight all major topics that must be studied on time.
Stick to the relevant books - Always make use of the official board's study materials and other resources, as they focus on the fundamentals of each subject and help students clear concepts more easily. For SHRESHTA (NETS) 2026 admissions, it is advised to follow classes 8 and 10 NCERT books for admissions into classes 9 and 11, respectively.
Rigorous revision - Revising what you've learned allows you to become more knowledgeable about the subject. The more you revise, the better prepared you will be for your exams.
Practise sample papers and previous year's papers well - You should routinely practise from past years' question papers, sample papers, and take mock exams to gain a better understanding of the exam's expected outcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will there be negative marking in SHRESHTA NETS 2026 exam?

No, there will be no negative marking.

Q: When will SHRESHTA (NETS)–2026 Examination be conducted?

The date of the examination for the SHRESHTA NETS 2026 scheme will be in December 2025.

Q: Is the exam going to be conducted offline or online mode?

SHRESHTA (NETS) - 2026 Examination will be held in pen and paper mode (Offline) through an OMR sheet.

Q: Is there a helpline number for students who are taking the SHRESHTA (NETS) -2026 exam?

Yes. Details of Helpline Numbers and Email are as follows: