SHRESTHA-M1-SSBCPRS

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

The scheme aims to provide access to high quality education to students from Scheduled Caste communities in best private residential schools. It provides scholarships and bridge courses to meritorious Scheduled Caste students selected through national entrance test.

केंद्रीय नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: All India

मंत्रालय / नोडल: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

नोडल विभाग: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment

योजना किसके लिए: Individual

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं

श्रेणियाँ: सामाजिक कल्याण और सशक्तिकरण, शिक्षा और अध्ययन

उप-श्रेणियाँ: वित्तीय सहायता, Scholarships and student finance, Resources for schools

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: School, Student, Scholarship, Education, Tuition

विवरण

The scheme "Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA)" was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India from 2023-24 to 2025-26. The scheme aims to provide access to high quality education to students from Scheduled Caste communities in the best private residential schools in the country, thereby securing their future opportunities and filling the gap in service deficient Scheduled Caste dominant areas in the education sector. Under the "SHRESHTA Schools (Best CBSE Private Residential Schools)" mode, the scheme provides scholarships covering school fees including tuition fees and hostel fees including mess charges, along with bridge courses to help students adapt to the new environment. The applicant must be a Scheduled Caste student with parental income not exceeding ₹2,50,000/- per year and must qualify through the National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA conducted by National Testing Agency.

लाभ

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

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.

पात्रता

The applicant must belong to Scheduled Caste community.
The applicant must be studying in recognized schools - Private or Government or Local Body schools.
The income of the parents of the applicant must not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per year.
The applicant seeking admission in Class 9th must have passed Class 8th in the academic year immediately preceding the year of admission.
The applicant seeking admission in Class 11th must have passed Class 10th in the academic year immediately preceding the year of admission.
The applicant must qualify in National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA conducted by National Testing Agency.

अपवर्जन

The applicant should not be covered under Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme of the Department.

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

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.

स्पष्टीकरण

myScheme पर प्रकाशित योजना सूचना से अतिरिक्त बिंदु (कानूनी सलाह नहीं)।

What is the maximum annual family income limit for students applying under this residential education program for Scheduled Caste students?: The parental income shall not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per year for eligibility under this scheme.
Which classes can students apply for admission and what are the academic prerequisites for each level in this quality education initiative?: Students can apply for admission in Class 9th after passing Class 8th in the immediately preceding academic year, or for Class 11th after passing Class 10th in the immediately preceding academic year.
How much financial assistance is provided annually for each class under this scholarship program for residential schooling?: The scholarship amounts are Class 9th: ₹1,00,000/-, Class 10th: ₹1,10,000/-, Class 11th: ₹1,25,000/-, and Class 12th: ₹1,35,000/- per student per annum covering school fee and hostel fee.
What is the selection process and testing mechanism for students seeking admission to these premier private residential institutions?: Students must qualify through the National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA conducted by National Testing Agency, followed by merit-based selection and web counselling for school choice.
How many seats are allocated annually across the country for fresh admissions under this educational opportunity program?: The tentative allocation provides 1500 seats in Class 9th and 1500 seats in Class 11th each year from 2023-24 to 2025-26, totaling 3000 fresh admissions annually.
Can students already receiving benefits under other scholarship schemes of the department apply for this residential education program?: Students applying under this scheme should not be covered under Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
What type of schools are recognized and selected under this initiative for providing quality education to Scheduled Caste students?: The best performing private residential schools are selected based on Central Board of Secondary Education database, schools recommended by District Authorities, and other eligible private residential schools affiliated to State or Central Boards.
What additional academic support is provided to help students adapt to the new learning environment in these institutions?: A bridge course may be conducted outside school hours covering academic topics and personality development, with funding up to 10% of annual fee for up to 3 months duration.
How long will students continue to receive financial support once they are admitted under this residential education scheme?: Students admitted in Class 9 or 11 shall automatically be funded for the next classes till they complete 12th class, subject to passing the exams of the previous class.
What are the minimum operational requirements and infrastructure standards that participating schools must maintain under this program?: Schools should have existed for at least 5 years, maintain more than 75% pass percentage in Class 10 and 12 for the last 3 years, and have adequate infrastructure for admitting at least 10 additional Scheduled Caste students.
Within what timeframe are the scholarship funds transferred directly to the selected schools after student admission confirmation?: The fee covering school fee and hostel fee would be released directly to schools by the Ministry within 30 days from the date of confirmation of admission on the Information Technology portal.
What happens if a student decides to leave the school after admission and fee payment has been made to the institution?: If any student leaves after getting admitted and payment of fee to the school, it should be brought to notice of Central Government immediately and fees paid should be refunded to the Consolidated Fund of India.
Are there any charges or fees that students need to pay directly to the schools under this residential education program?: No fee or any other charges will be charged from the beneficiary by the schools participating in this scheme as all costs are covered by the scholarship amount.
What counselling and support mechanisms are available for students to help them settle in their new residential school environment?: Schools designate one of the teachers as counsellor who would resolve difficulties faced by students and provide necessary assistance to settle down in the new environment.

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संदर्भ

Guidelines

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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)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

Check eligibility criteria
Collect required documents
Fill the application form
Submit the application online or at the relevant office
Track application status

यह पृष्ठ सार्वजनिक व आधिकारिक स्रोतों से योजना सूचना का सार प्रस्तुत करता है। यह कानूनी, वित्तीय या व्यावसायिक सलाह नहीं है; अधूरी या पुरानी हो सकती है; तथा सरकारी अधिसूचनाओं का स्थान नहीं लेती। आवेदन या निर्भरता से पहले पात्रता, लाभ व आवेदन चरण आधिकारिक पोर्टल या परिपत्र पर अवश्य सत्यापित करें।

हिन्दी चुनने पर साइट पर मेनू, बटन, फ़िल्टर और जहाँ उपलब्ध हो श्रेणी नाम हिन्दी में दिखाए जाते हैं। योजना का मुख्य पाठ (शीर्षक, विवरण, पात्रता, दस्तावेज़ आदि) स्रोत की भाषा में रहता है—अक्सर अंग्रेज़ी—जब तक आधिकारिक द्विभाषी या हिन्दी संस्करण उपलब्ध न हो।