The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited online applications for the SHRESHTA (NETS) 2027 examination. The examination is being conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for admission to Class 9 and Class 11 under the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA).Tthe online application process began on November 14 and will close on November 30, 2026. Interested candidates can submit their application forms through the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/shreshta.Under the scheme, around 2,400 students, including 2,160 students from Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 240 students from De-notified Tribes (DNTs), will be selected for admission to reputed private residential schools. The scheme covers eligible boys and girls, with the entire cost of education funded by the Central Government.
Important dates
The NTA has announced the complete schedule for the application process and entrance examination. Candidates can check the important dates below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | November 14, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | November 30, 2026, up to 11:50 pm |
| Application correction window | December 2 to 4, 2026, up to 11:50 pm |
| Exam city intimation | December 20, 2026 |
| Admit card release | January 3, 2027 |
| SHRESHTA NETS 2027 examination | January 10, 2027 |
The examination will be conducted on January 10, 2027 (Sunday).
Exam pattern
The entrance examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode using an Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) answer sheet. The paper will contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs).The examination will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm. Candidates will be able to attempt the paper in either Hindi or English.The NTA will conduct the examination in 192 cities across India.Here are the examination details:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination date | January 10, 2027 |
| Examination time | 2 pm to 5 pm |
| Mode of examination | Pen and paper (OMR-based) |
| Question type | Multiple-choice questions |
| Medium | Hindi and English |
| Examination cities | 192 |
How to apply
Candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/shreshta.
- Find and click on the SHRESHTA NETS 2027 registration link.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents, as mentioned in the information bulletin.
- Review the details entered in the application form.
- Submit the form and keep a copy for future reference.
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