The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an official notification forNational Entrance Test for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in Higher Classes in Targeted Area [SHRESHTA (NETS)] 2026for admission into Class 9th and 11th for Schedule Caste students for the academic session 2026-27.All eligible and interested candidates can apply online atNTA SHRESHTAofficial portalexams.nta.nic.in/shreshtafrom10th October 2025to till the application last date09th November 2025for SHRESHTA 2026.
Educational Qualification:
Student belonging to scheduled castes, studying in class 8th and 10th in the current academic year (2025-26).
Parent's annual income is upto Rs. 2.5 lacs.
Candidate opting for class IX should be born between 01-04-2010 to 31-03-2014 (i.e. 16 to 12 years of age as on 31.03.2026)
Candidate opting for class XI should be born between 01-04-2008 to 31-03-2012 (i.e. 18 to 14 years of age as on 31.03.2026)
For any issues related to the website (e.g., online application form, admit card download, etc.), candidates may contact the Help Line or email NTA between 09:30 AM and 06:00 PM.
Helpline Number: 011-40759000, 011-69227700
Email ID: shreshta@nta.ac.in