The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process for the National Entrance Test for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA NETS) 2027. The entrance examination is meant for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) students seeking admission to Class 9 and Class 11 in selected private residential schools across the country.
Eligible students can submit their applications online through the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta. The agency will not accept applications through any other mode. There is no registration fee for the examination.
SHRESHTA NETS 2027: Important dates
The application window will remain open until November 30, 2026. After the registration deadline, NTA will provide candidates an opportunity to edit their application details from December 2 to 4, 2026.
Applicants are advised to check all information before submitting the form, as changes will not be allowed after the correction window closes.
The entrance test is scheduled to take place on January 10, 2027. Candidates will be able to check their examination city through the city intimation slip, which is expected to be released on the official portal on December 20, 2026.
Who can apply for SHRESHTA 2027?
Students belonging to Scheduled Castes and DNT communities not covered under SC, ST and OBC categories can apply, provided they are currently studying in Class 8 or Class 10.
The annual income of the applicant's parents must not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh. Age requirements vary according to the class for which admission is sought:
Class 9: Applicants must be between 12 and 16 years old as on March 31, 2027.
Class 11: Applicants must be between 14 and 18 years old as on March 31, 2027.
SHRESHTA NETS 2027: Exam pattern
The examination will be held in pen-and-paper mode from 2 pm to 5 pm and will last for 3 hours. The question paper will contain 100 multiple-choice questions divided into 4 sections: Mathematics, Science, Social Science and General Knowledge.
Each correct answer will carry 4 marks.