National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA (Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas)
SHRESHTA (NETS) is the entrance test NTA conducts under the Government scheme that funds seats for meritorious Scheduled Caste students in selected private residential schools, with about 3,000 students expected to be selected each year for Class 9 and Class 11. It is open to SC students in Class 8 or Class 10 whose parental annual income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh. The 2026 test was held on 21 December 2025 as a three-hour objective paper in Hindi and English.
Eligibility (summary)
Objective paper on the Class VIII NCERT syllabus: Mathematics, Science, Social Science and General Awareness
Objective paper on the Class X NCERT syllabus: Mathematics, Science, Social Science and General Awareness
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Test for admission to Class IX | One paper of 3 hours: Mathematics 30 questions, Science 20, Social Science 25, General Awareness/Knowledge 25; +4 for a correct answer, no negative marking; based on the Class VIII NCERT syllabus; Hindi and English.SHRESHTA (NETS) 2026 Information Bulletin · source |
| Test for admission to Class XI | One paper of 3 hours: Mathematics 30 questions, Science 20, Social Science 25, General Awareness/Knowledge 25; +4 for a correct answer, no negative marking; based on the Class X NCERT syllabus; Hindi and English.SHRESHTA (NETS) 2026 Information Bulletin · source |
PYQSathi lists 2 SHRESHTA (NETS) papers from 2026 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
SHRESHTA (NETS) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
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