Important Information at a Glance

SHRESHTA (NETS) 2026

Please refer to Information Bulletin for details

Important: Candidates are requested to fill in the Application Form carefully. No corrections will be permitted once the correction period is over. Multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted at any cost.

Important Dates

2025-26
Online Submission 10 Oct - 30 Oct 2025 (upto 5:00 PM)
Correction Window 1 Nov - 2 Nov 2025
Admit Card Download To be announced later
Date of Examination December, 2025
Timing 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Duration 3 Hours (180 min)
Result Declaration Within 4-6 weeks after exam

Key Points

Must Read
  • Confirmation Page generated only after successful filling
  • Read Instructions carefully in Information Bulletin
  • No Fee for online registration
  • Online mode only - No other mode accepted
  • Apply through NTA website: exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta/
  • Download Information Bulletin and check eligibility

Official Websites

Links
  • NTA SHRESHTA: exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta/
  • NTA Main: www.nta.ac.in
  • DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS:Click Me
  • Stay updated with latest notifications

Procedure for Filling Online Application

Step-by-Step
  • Go through SHRESHTA website and understand Admission Policy
  • Admission is as per MoSJ&E policy
  • Read Information Bulletin carefully & check eligibility
  • Follow instructions strictly as given on NTA website
  • Stay in touch with NTA website for latest updates
1 Registration Form

Register for Online Application Form and note down system-generated Application Number. Create PASSWORD and choose Security Question. After successful submission, Application Number will be generated for future correspondence.

2 Application Form

Login with Application Number and Password. Fill personal details, apply for Class, choose Examination Cities, provide Educational Qualifications details.

3 Upload Scanned Images

Upload Photograph, Signature, Category Certificate, Income Certificate, and Left-hand Thumb Impression in prescribed format and size.

Checklist of Documents to be Uploaded

Required
Photograph 10-200 kb JPG/JPEG
Signature 10-50 kb JPG/JPEG
Category Certificate 50-300 kb PDF
Income Certificate 50-300 kb PDF
Left-hand Thumb Impression 10-50 kb JPG/JPEG
Note: All documents must be clearly legible. Please follow the prescribed format and size strictly.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Merit Based

Admission under SHRESHTA Scheme is strictly merit based as per the policy of MoSJ&E.

Category
Scheduled Castes (SC) only
Parent's Income
Upto ₹2.5 Lacs per annum
Class IX
Studying Class 8th (2025-26)
Born: 01-04-2010 to 31-03-2014 (16 to 12 years as on 31.03.2026)
Class XI
Studying Class 10th (2025-26)
Born: 01-04-2008 to 31-03-2012 (18 to 14 years as on 31.03.2026)

For more details, refer to the Information Bulletin available at exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta/

Download Syllabus available at https://sksmartclasses.in/junior-scholarship-exams/shreshtha-scheme-syllabus.html

Candidates not complying with instructions shall be summarily disqualified