SHRESHTA NETS 2024 exam preponed due to Lok Sabha elections — NTA sets THIS as new date

The National Testing Agency has preponed the SHRESHTA (NETS) exam by a few days in light of the Lok Sabha elections. The exam scheduled for May 24 will now be held on May 11. The development comes days after the Election Commission announced dates for a seven phase election process starting from April 19.

According to an official communique, SHRESHTA or ‘Scheme for Residential Education for Students in Higher Classes in Targeted Areas’ provides high quality education to meritorious scheduled caste students in CBSE-affiliated reputed residential schools.

“The National Entrance Test for SHRESTHA will be conducted in offline mode by NTA towards the admission for class 9th and 11th for Schedule caste Students. Where the parent Income is less than 2.5 lakh per year….Approximately 3,000 seats would be provided in class 9th and 11th fully funded by the central government,” the notice explained.

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As per the updated exam schedule online submission of applications through the SHRESHTA website will be allowed till 5 pm on April 4. The relevant information can be corrected on the site till April 8 with admit cards becoming available for download (tentatively) from May 6. 

The 3 hour exam will be held offline in English and Hindi on May 11 between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Results will be declared within 4 to 6 weeks of the exam.

The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls will kick off from April 19, with the counting of votes set to take place on June 4. Subsequent phases will take place on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. The model code of conduct has come into effect with the announcement of the elections.The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance is vying for a third consecutive term in office.

(With inputs from agencies)