Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 1 - SHRESHTA Schools (Best CBSE Private Residential Schools)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide access to high quality education to students from Scheduled Caste communities in best private residential schools. It provides scholarships and bridge courses to meritorious Scheduled Caste students selected through national entrance test.

Benefits:
##### ***Scholarship Coverage***
School fee including tuition fee and hostel fee including mess charges as per following limits:

- Class 9th: ₹1,00,000/- per student per annum.
- Class 10th: ₹1,10,000/- per student per annum.
- Class 11th: ₹1,25,000/- per student per annum.
- Class 12th: ₹1,35,000/- per student per annum.

##### ***Bridge Course Support***

- Up to 10% of annual fee provided separately for bridge course extending up to 3 months.

##### ***Mode of Disbursement***

- Direct transfer to school accounts through e-Anudaan portal.
- Within 30 days from date of confirmation of admission on Information Technology portal.

##### ***Additional Benefits***

- _Automatic Progression__:_ Students admitted in Class 9 or 11 shall automatically be funded for next classes till they complete 12th class.- _Bridge Course_: Conducted outside school hours covering academic topics and personality development.- _Counsellor Support_: Schools designate one teacher as counsellor to resolve difficulties faced by students.- _Future Connectivity_: Students may be connected to Post Matric Scholarship Scheme or Top-Class Education Scheme for further studies.
_*The applicant must pass the exams of the previous class to continue receiving funding for subsequent years._
_*The applicant must maintain enrollment in the assigned SHRESHTA school._
_*If student leaves after admission and payment of fee, it must be brought to notice of Central Government immediately and fees paid should be refunded to Consolidated Fund of India._
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must belong to Scheduled Caste community.
- The applicant must be studying in recognized schools - Private or Government or Local Body schools.
- The income of the parents of the applicant must not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per year.
- The applicant seeking admission in Class 9th must have passed Class 8th in the academic year immediately preceding the year of admission.
- The applicant seeking admission in Class 11th must have passed Class 10th in the academic year immediately preceding the year of admission.
- The applicant must qualify in National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA conducted by National Testing Agency.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Access the official National Testing Agency portal and register for National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA. Complete the registration process by providing personal details, educational qualifications, and uploading required documents including caste certificate and income certificate.
Step 2: Take the National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA conducted by National Testing Agency across the country. The test will assess merit for admission to SHRESHTA schools and results will determine eligibility for school selection process.
Step 3: After the examination, check the results on National Testing Agency portal to verify qualification status and merit position. Qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in the web counselling process for school selection.
Step 4: Access the web counselling system developed by National Informatics Centre to exercise choice of SHRESHTA schools. Select preferred schools from the available options based on merit rank and availability of seats in chosen institutions.
Step 5: Once a school is allotted through the counselling process, confirm the selection within the stipulated time frame. The selected school will automatically admit the student without any further test or evaluation process.
Step 6: Report to the assigned SHRESHTA school and complete all admission formalities as directed by the school authorities. The school will provide necessary assistance for students to settle down in the new environment and hostel facilities.
Step 7: Participate in the bridge course conducted by the school outside school hours if required. The bridge course will cover topics to help catch up with the rest of the class and enhance capability to adapt to the school environment.
Selection ProcessThe applicant will be selected based on merit obtained in National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA.
The applicant will be offered choices of SHRESHTA schools through web counselling system.
The applicant may participate in multiple rounds of web-counselling to ensure all seats are filled.

Documents Required:
During Application
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate
Previous Class Mark Sheet
School Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate from Current School
During Admission
National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA Score Card
Admission Confirmation from Selected SHRESHTA School