Join SHRESHTA (NETS)-2024, offering fully-funded seats in CBSE-affiliated residential schools for meritorious Scheduled Castes (SCs) students. Apply now! No application fee.
Meetu Kumari | Mar 14, 2024 |
National Entrance Test for Scheme (NETS) 2024: Online Application open for Residential Education (SHRESHTA (NETS))-2024
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced the initiation of the National Entrance Test for the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in Higher Classes in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA (NETS))-2024. The SHRESHTA program selects students for the 9th and 11th grades in some of the best private residential schools across India. These students won’t have to pay any fees, including school and hostel fees.
Under the SHRESHTA program, aimed at providing high-quality education to meritorious Scheduled Castes (SCs) students, the government will offer approximately 3,000 fully-funded seats in Class 9th and 11th in reputed CBSE-affiliated residential schools.
The National Entrance Test (NETS) for SHRESHTA will be conducted offline by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for SC students seeking admission to Class 9th and 11th, provided their parental income is less than 2.5 lakh per year. Notably, there will be no application fee for candidates.
Important Dates for SHRESHTA (NETS)-2024:
Key dates and information for the examination process are as follows:
Online Application Submission: March 12, 2024, to April 4, 2024, until 05:00 P.M.
Correction Period for Application: April 6, 2024, to April 8, 2024, until 05:00 P.M. (corrections allowed on the website only).
Admit Card Download: Tentatively from May 12, 2024.
Examination Date: May 24, 2024.
How to Apply for SHRESHTA (NETS) 2024:
Eligibility for SHRESHTA (NETS) 2024:
Students are eligible to apply for the SHRESHTA Scheme if they fulfill the following conditions:
Caste eligibility: They must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
Grade requirement: Currently enrolled in either Class 8th or 10th at a recognized school.
Academic achievement: Must have attained a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in their previous class examination.
Entrance test qualification: They need to pass the National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA (NETS) administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Exam Details for SHRESHTA (NETS)-2024:
Exam Duration: 180 minutes (03:00 Hrs).
Exam Timing: 02:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M.
Language of the Paper: Bilingual (English & Hindi).
Candidates can find further details regarding eligibility, exam scheme, centers, timings, and application procedures in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA website.
Interested candidates are advised to apply online only through the official website between March 12, 2024, and April 4, 2024.
How to Apply for SHRESHTA (NETS)-2024:
Candidates can apply directly using the provided link. There’s no application fee for online registration.
Exam Details for SHRESHTA (NETS)-2024:
The SHRESHTA (NETS) – 2024 exam has four sections:
In total, there are 100 questions worth 400 marks. The exam is bilingual, allowing candidates to answer in either Hindi or English.
For updates and inquiries, candidates and their parents are encouraged to visit the NTA website regularly. Additionally, queries can be directed to the NTA Help Desk at 011 40759000 or via email at [email protected].
In case of any Doubt regarding Membership you can mail us at [email protected]
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