SHRESHTA NETS 2027: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Information Bulletin for the National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA (NETS) 2027, on behalf of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E). Under the SHRESHTA Scheme (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas), meritorious SC and DNT students are given admission in Class 9 and Class 11 in the best private residential schools in the country, and about 2,400 students (2,160 SC and 240 DNT) are selected every year.
Students belonging to SC / DNT categories whose parents’ annual income is up to Rs. 2.5 lakh can apply online on exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta from 14 November 2026 to 30 November 2026. There is no application fee. The exam will be held in Pen and Paper mode on 10 January 2027 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
SHRESHTA NETS 2027 Overview
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Scheme By
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E)
Exam Name
SHRESHTA (NETS) 2027
Admission In
Class 9 & Class 11 (Session 2027-28)
Total Seats
About 2,400 (2,160 SC + 240 DNT)
Application Fee
Nil
Exam Mode
Pen and Paper (Offline)
Exam Date
10 January 2027
Official Website
exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Start Date
14.11.2026
Last Date to Apply Online
30.11.2026 (11:50 PM)
Correction Window
02.12.2026 to 04.12.2026 (11:50 PM)
Exam City Intimation Slip
20.12.2026
Admit Card Download
03.01.2027
Exam Date
10.01.2027 (Sunday), 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Result
To be announced later
Application Fees
Category
Fee
All Categories (SC / DNT)
Nil (No Fee)
Mode of Payment
Not Applicable
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for SHRESHTA NETS 2027 is 12-16 Years for Class 9 (born between 01.04.2011 and 31.03.2015) and 14-18 Years for Class 11 (born between 01.04.2009 and 31.03.2013). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 31.03.2027. (Use Age Calculator).
Admission In
Seats
Eligibility
Class 9
About 2,400 (2,160 SC + 240 DNT)
Studying in Class 8 in the academic year 2026-27, belonging to SC / DNT (not covered under SC, ST & OBC) category, with parents’ annual income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh
Class 11
Studying in Class 10 in the academic year 2026-27, belonging to SC / DNT (not covered under SC, ST & OBC) category, with parents’ annual income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh
Total
About 2,400
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SHRESHTA NETS 2027 Exam Pattern
Subject
No. of Questions
Marks
Mathematics
25
100
Science
25
100
Social Science
25
100
General Awareness / Knowledge
25
100
Total
100
400
The exam will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Pen and Paper mode, for a duration of 3 hours.
4 marks for every correct answer. There is no negative marking.
The question paper will be in Hindi and English (Bilingual).
The syllabus is based on NCERT Class 8 (for Class 9 admission) and NCERT Class 10 (for Class 11 admission).
SHRESHTA NETS 2027 Selection Process
Written Entrance Test (NETS 2027) conducted by NTA
Merit List based on marks in the entrance test
Counselling and School Allotment by MoSJ&E
Admission in the allotted residential school (Class 9 / Class 11)
How to Apply for SHRESHTA NETS 2027
Visit the official website exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta.
Click on “Registration for SHRESHTA (NETS) 2027” and register with a valid mobile number and email ID.
Log in and fill in the application form with personal, academic, category and parents’ income details.
Choose any four exam cities in order of preference.
Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents. No fee is to be paid.
Submit the form before 30.11.2026 (11:50 PM) and download the Confirmation Page for future reference.