Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 1 – SHRESHTA Schools (Best CBSE Private Residential Schools)

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.

Application Process

Apply 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 Process
The 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.

References & Official Links

• Guidelines

Scheme Details