NTA SHRESHTA NETS 2026 Online Application Form
Updated On : 30 October 2025 10:25 PMThe National Testing Agency (NTA) invites online applications for National Entrance Test for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in Higher Classes in Targeted Area [SHRESHTA (NETS)] 2026 for admission into Class 9th and 11th for Schedule Caste students for the academic session 2026-27. All eligible and interested candidates can apply online at NTA SHRESHTA official portal exams.nta.nic.in/shreshta from 10th October 2025 to till the application last date 09th November 2025 for SHRESHTA 2026.
Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10-10-2025
- Application Last Date: 09-11-2025 (Extended)
- Correction Window: 11 - 12 Nov 2025
- Exam Date: 21 December 2025
Application Fee
- There is no application fee applicable for this examination.
NTA SHRESHTA Eligibility Criteria 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)
NTA SHRESHTA NETS 2026 Helpdesk
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
