National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online application process for SHRESHTA NETS 2027. Through this exam, talented students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Denotified Tribes will get an opportunity to study in good private residential schools in the country. Applications for this exam organized under the best scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has started from 14th November. Interested and eligible students can apply till 30 November 2026.
The special thing is that there is no application fee to appear in the exam. The exam will be held on 10 January 2027.
You can apply till 30 November
NTA has released the official notification for SHRESHTA NETS 2027 on 14 November 2026. Along with this, online application process has also been started. Interested students can apply through the official website within the stipulated time limit. Last date to apply is 30 November 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the application process without waiting for the last day.
There will also be an opportunity to amend the application
After completion of application process by NTA, correction window will be opened. Under this, students will be able to correct the mistakes made in their application form. Time is given from 2 to 4 December 2026 for amendment of the application. The processing of the application and its correction can be completed by 11:50 PM on the scheduled date.
The entrance exam will be held in January
Exam city information for SHRESHTA NETS 2027 will be released on 20 December 2026. Whereas, the admit cards of the candidates will be available on January 3, 2027. The exam will be held on 10 January 2027. Candidates should download the admit card and check the information given in it before the exam.
2,400 students will be selected
The objective of Shrestha Yojana is to provide better education to the gifted students from economically and socially deprived sections. A total of 2,400 students will be selected under this. It will include 2,160 students from Scheduled Caste (SC) category and 240 students from Free Tribes. Selected students will have the opportunity to study in good private residential schools.
