SHRESTHA scholarship registrations for SC students of Classes 9 & 11 begins- Education News
SHRESTHA registrations have begun with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment opening the portal. The national entrance test for the Scheme for Residential Education for SC Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) will be rolled out from the academic year 2022-23.
SHRESTHA provides scholarships to students of Classes 9 and 11 from scheduled caste communities. Candidates can register themselves by logging onto shreshta.nta.nic.in. The last date for application is April 14. Central Government schools are going to provide funds for approximately 3,000 seats in Class 9 and 11. The date of the entrance test is May 7. Tests for SHRESHTA will be conducted in all states and union territories.
The scholarship is applicable only for residential schools (independent) affiliated with the CBSE up to Class 12. These schools must be in operation for 5 years or more with 75 % pass percentage or more in Class 10 and 12 in the last 3 years. The eligible candidates for the scholarship are those studying in Class 8 and Class 10. The salary of parents should be less than Rs 2.5 lakh annually.
The scheme involves the disbursement of scholarships directly to the schools giving admission to the shortlisted students, a CBSE statement issued earlier said, adding that the scholarship covers school fees (including Tuition Fee etc) and hostel fees (including Mess Charges etc.).
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