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    SHRESHTA NETS Scheme Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Eligibility for Class 9 & 11

    Manasvini GuptaUpdated on 17 Sep 2026, 04:39 PM IST

    The Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) is a scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme aims to provide meritorious Scheduled Caste (SC) students with access to quality education through admissions to selected private residential schools for Classes 9 and 11.

    This Story also Contains

    1. SHRESHTA NETS Eligibility Criteria
    2. SHRESHTA NETS Eligibility Criteria for Round 2 Counselling
    3. SHRESHTA NETS Eligibility Criteria for Round 3 Counselling
    4. SHRESHTA NETS Eligibility Criteria for Round 4 Counselling
    SHRESHTA NETS Scheme Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Eligibility for Class 9 & 11
    SHRESHTA NETS Scheme 2027 - Eligibility Criteria

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the SHRESHTA NETS (National Entrance Test for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Classes in Targeted Areas) for eligible SC students. Through the SHRESHTA NETS scheme, students can gain access to quality education and better opportunities for their academic and professional futures.

    Before applying for SHRESHTA NETS admissions, students must carefully check the eligibility criteria, including the requirements related to their class, category, and other applicable conditions. Read on to learn more about the SHRESHTA NETS eligibility criteria, admission process, and other important details.

    SHRESHTA NETS Eligibility Criteria

    Students from the SC category in Classes 9 and 11 are eligible for SHRESHTA NETS admissions. They must prepare for the exam following the SHRESHTA NETS syllabus, which covers the important topics and sub-topics. Check out the eligibility criteria for the SHRESHTA NETS scheme 2027 below.

    • Candidates who are applying for Class 9 admissions must be born between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2015 (i.e., they must be 12 to 16 years of age as of March 31, 2027)

    • Candidates who want to apply for Class 11 admissions must be born between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2013 (i.e., they must be 14 to 18 years of age as of March 31, 2027).

    • Students belonging to the SC category studying in class 8 or 10 in the current academic year can apply for the SHRESHTA NETS scheme admissions.

    • The parents’ annual income is up to INR 2.5 lakhs.

    Also, read: SHRESHTA NETS Admit Card

    SHRESHTA NETS Age Limit

    Particulars

    Born Between

    Age as of March 31, 2027

    Class 9

    April 1, 2011, to March 31, 2015

    12 to 16 years

    Class 11

    April 1, 2009, to March 31, 2013

    14 to 18 years

    (Note: Candidates are eligible to apply for the SHRESHTA NETS scheme round 1 counselling based on the above eligibility criteria.)

    SHRESHTA NETS Eligibility Criteria for Round 2 Counselling

    Candidates must go through the SHRESHTA NETS exam pattern before appearing for the exam. They must check out the counselling requirements and prepare for it as per the eligibility criteria. Counselling is done based on the marks scored by the students in the SHRESHTA NETS result. Students should check out the round 2 counselling eligibility for the SHRESHTA NETS scheme.

    • Fresh Candidates: Students who did not register for round 1 counselling can register for round 2. For new students, the rules for choice filling and locking will be the same as Round 1 counselling.

    • Registered in Round 1 but did not fill in any choices: Candidates who registered in Round 1 and could not fill in any choices can fill in fresh choices in Round 2. The same rules apply to Round 2.

    • Registered and filled choices in Round 1 but no seat allotment: Students who have registered and filled choices in Round 1 but have not been allotted any seats can fill fresh choices again in Round 2 or can modify the previously submitted choices.

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    SHRESHTA NETS Eligibility Criteria for Round 3 Counselling

    Candidates can check out the Round 3 counselling eligibility criteria for the SHRESHTA NETS scheme.

    • Fresh Candidates: Candidates who did not register in Round 1 and 2 counselling are eligible for Round 3, and they can fill their choices.

    • Registered but did not fill in any choices in rounds 1 and 2: Students who have registered for rounds 1 and 2 counselling but did not fill in any choices can fill in fresh choices in the SHRESHTA NETS round 3 counselling.

    • Registered and filled choices in Rounds 1 and 2, but no seat allotment: Candidates can fill the fresh choices again in round 3 counselling who have registered and filled in choices but have not been allotted any seats in Rounds 1 and 2.

    SHRESHTA NETS Eligibility Criteria for Round 4 Counselling

    Check out the Round 4 counselling eligibility criteria for the SHRESHTA NETS scheme admissions.

    • Fresh Candidates: Candidates who did not register in Round 1, 2, and 3 counselling are eligible for Round 3, and they can fill in the choices.

    • Registered but did not fill in any choices in rounds 1, 2, and 3: Students who have registered for rounds 1, 2, and 3 counselling but did not fill in any choices can fill in fresh choices in the SHRESHTA NETS round 4 counselling.

    • Registered and filled choices in Rounds 1, 2, and 3, but no seat allotment: Candidates can fill the fresh choices again in round 4 counselling who have registered and filled in choices but have not been allotted any seats in Rounds 1, 2, and 3.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who can apply for the scheme of SHRESHTA NETS?
    A:

    Candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC) studying in classes 8 and 10 can apply for the SHRESHTA NETS scheme admissions to Classes 9 and 11 respectively. 

    Q: Who approves and conducts the SHRESHTA NETS scheme for students?
    A:

    The National Testing Agency is the conducting body of the SHRESHTA NETS scheme.

    Q: What is the full form of the SHRESHTA NETS?
    A:

    National Entrance Test for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Classes in Targeted Areas is the full form of SHRESHTA NETS. 

    Q: How many rounds of counselling will be done for the SHRESHTA NETS scheme?
    A:

    The NTA conducts around 4 rounds of counselling for the scheme of the SHRESHTA NETS.

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