SHRESTA

Revised Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESTA)

SHRESTA aims to enhance access to quality education for Scheduled Caste students in SC-dominant areas through selected residential schools. The scheme provides scholarships covering school fees up to ₹1,35,000 per annum, alongside a bridge course for adapting to school environments and ongoing monitoring of student progress, valid from 2023-24 to 2025-26.

Central Scholarship

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Education

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Scheduled Caste students

Tags: education, scholarship, Scheduled Caste

Details

Why this scheme

To provide quality education to Scheduled Caste students and enhance access to high-quality education in SC-dominant areas, supporting socio-economic upliftment.

Overview

The SHRESTA scheme aims to provide access to high-quality education for SC students through selected residential schools, ensuring a level playing field in education.

Additional details

The scheme includes provisions for scholarships, a bridge course for adapting to school environments, and monitoring of student progress.

Timeline & validity

Validity from 2023-24 to 2025-26; specific application deadlines not provided.

Benefits

  • Scholarships cover school fees (tuition and hostel) up to ₹1 35 000per annum based on class level. Payments are made directly to schools via the e-Anudaan portal

Scholarships cover school fees (tuition and hostel) up to ₹1,35,000 per annum based on class level. Payments are made directly to schools via the e-Anudaan portal.

Eligibility

SC students in recognized schools; must have passed the previous class; parental income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakhs per year; must not be covered under Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme.

Exclusions

Students covered under Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme are not eligible.

Application Process

Online

Where to apply

Apply online through the e-Anudaan portal; admission based on National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA (NETS) conducted by NTA.

How to apply

Register and apply for NETS; selection based on merit; web counseling for school choice.

Contact & grievance redressal

Helpline and email details not specified.

Documents Required

  • Caste certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Previous academic year passing certificates

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
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