NTA
National Testing Agency
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10-10-2025
- Application Last Date: 30-10-2025
- Correction Window: 01 – 02 Nov 2025
- Exam Date: December 2025
Application Fee
- There is no application fee applicable for this examination.
NTA SHRESHTA Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification:
- Student belonging to scheduled castes, studying in class 8th and 10th in the current academic year (2025-26).
- Parent’s annual income is upto Rs. 2.5 lacs.
- Candidate opting for class IX should be born between 01-04-2010 to 31-03-2014 (i.e. 16 to 12 years of age as on 31.03.2026)
- Candidate opting for class XI should be born between 01-04-2008 to 31-03-2012 (i.e. 18 to 14 years of age as on 31.03.2026)
NTA SHRESHTA NETS 2026 Helpdesk
For any issues related to the website (e.g., online application form, admit card download, etc.), candidates may contact the Help Line or email NTA between 09:30 AM and 06:00 PM.
- Helpline Number: 011-40759000, 011-69227700
- Email ID: shreshta@nta.ac.in
