SHRESHTA NETS 2024 Applications for the National Entrance Test for the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Classes in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA (NETS))-2024.
What is SHRESHTA NETS?
National Entrance Test conducts this exam for the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Classes in Targeted Areas SHRESHTA NETS – 2024. Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Classes in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) provides for high-quality education for meritorious Scheduled Castes (SCs) students only, in CBSE-affiliated reputed residential schools.
Approximately 3,000 seats are provided in class 9th and 11th. The scheme is fully funded by the Central Government. SHRESHTA (NETS) will be an offline test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for selecting SC students for admission in Class 9 and 11 whose parental annual income is up to ₹ 2.5 lakh. There is no fee for the examination.
The objective of the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) is as follows:
- To enhance the reach of the development initiative of the government.
- To fill the gap in service-deprived Scheduled Castes (SCs) dominant areas in the sector of education by collaborating with voluntary organizations.
- To provide an environment for socio-economic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Castes (SCs).
- To provide access to high-quality education to bright Scheduled Caste (SC) students so that they can explore future opportunities.
SHRESHTA NETS Schedule
| Application Opens | 12-Mar |
| Application Last Date | 4-Apr |
| Correction window | 4-8 April |
| Exam | 24-May |
| Duration of Exam | 180 Minutes |
| Exam Timing | 2-5 PM |
| Language of Test | English and Hindi |
| Result | 4 to 6 Weeks after the exam |
| Website | https://exams.nta.ac.in/SHRESHTA/ |
| https://shreshta.ntaonline.in/ | |
| Who is eligible | Students in Higher Classes in Targeted Areas |
The SHRESHTA NETS 2024
It comprises of one paper having four sections, these are mentioned below
Mathematics, Science and Social Science, General Awareness/Knowledge.
The Paper is conducted for admission in best private residential schools in the country under Residential Education for students in High Schools in targeted areas. The paper will be based on NCERT syllabus of class VIII for admission in class IX and class X syllabus for admission in class XI. The SHRESHTA (NETS) 2022 will be conducted for admissions in classes 9th and 11th only for SC candidates whose parental annual income is upto Rs. 2.5 lacs. Only those candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class VIII/X in the academic session 2021-2022 for taking admission in Class IX/XI.
SHRESHTA NETS Exam Pattern
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 | 120 |
| Science | 20 | 80 |
| Social Science | 25 | 100 |
| General Awareness / Knowledge | 25 | 100 |
SHRESHTA NETS Marking Scheme
Every correct answer carries four marks
Un-attempted/Incorrect answer No Marks
Medium of Question Paper Bilingual (Hindi and English)
SHRESHTA NETS Syllabus
Syllabus of Examination NCERT Syllabus of Class 8th for admission in class 9th and NCERT Syllabus of Class 10th for admission in class 11th
Eligibility and Qualifications
Student belonging to Scheduled Castes, studying in class 8th and 10th in the current academic year (2021-22).
Parent’s annual income is upto Rs. 2.5 lacs.
Candidate applying for Class 9 should be born between 01-04-2006 to 31-03-2010 (both days inclusive).
Candidate applying for Class 11 should be born between 01-04-2004 to 31-03-2008 (both days inclusive).
Application Fee
There is no entrance fee for the examination.