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

Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment

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.

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About This Scheme

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.

Benefits

Direct transfer to school accounts through e-Anudaan portal.

Within 30 days from date of confirmation of admission on Information Technology portal.

##### Additional Benefits

School fee including tuition fee and hostel fee including mess charges as per following limits:

₹1.0 L · annual

Class 9th: ₹1,00,000/- per student per annum.

₹1.1 L · annual

Class 10th: ₹1,10,000/- per student per annum.

₹1.3 L · annual

Class 11th: ₹1,25,000/- per student per annum.

₹1.4 L · annual

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

##### Scholarship Coverage

_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._

Required Documents

  • During Application
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Previous Class Mark Sheet
  • School Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate from Current School
  • During Admission
  • National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA Score Card
  • Admission Confirmation from Selected SHRESHTA School

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.4 L