Admission to Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across India, including EMRS Salia, Anantnag, is conducted through a National Level Entrance Examination organized by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Tribal Community Requirement:
Only students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST) as recognized under Article 342 of the Constitution of India are eligible.
Candidate must possess valid ST certificate issued by competent authority.
2. Age Criteria (as on 1st April of academic year):
For Class VI: Minimum 10 years, Maximum 13 years
For Class IX: Minimum 13 years, Maximum 15 years
For Class XI: Minimum 15 years, Maximum 17 years
Age relaxation as per Government norms may apply
3. Educational Qualification:
For Class VI: Passed Class V from recognized school
For Class IX: Passed Class VIII from recognized school
For Class XI: Passed Class X from recognized board with minimum required percentage
4. Income Criteria:
Annual family income should not exceed the limit prescribed by NESTS (currently ?2.5 lakh per annum)
Income certificate from competent authority required
5. Residential Requirement:
Preference given to students from remote, tribal-dominated areas
Distance from school location considered for admission priority
Entrance Examination Pattern
For Class VI:
Mode: Offline (OMR Based) / Online (Computer Based Test)
Duration: 2 hours
Subjects: Mathematics, Science, Social Science, General Knowledge, Language
Total Marks: 100
Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Syllabus: Based on Class V curriculum of respective state/NCERT
For Class IX:
Mode: Offline (OMR Based) / Online (Computer Based Test)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Subjects: Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, General Knowledge
Total Marks: 150
Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Syllabus: Based on Class VIII curriculum of respective state/NCERT
For Class XI:
Mode: Offline (OMR Based) / Online (Computer Based Test)
Duration: 3 hours
Stream-wise Subjects:
? Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
? Commerce: Mathematics, Accountancy, Economics, Business Studies
? Humanities: History, Geography, Political Science, Economics
Total Marks: 200
Syllabus: Based on Class X curriculum
Selection Process
1. Entrance Test: National level written examination 2. Merit List: Prepared based on entrance test scores 3. Reservation: As per Government of India norms:
7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Further categorization within ST as per state norms
30% seats reserved for girl students
3% seats reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 4. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification 5. Medical Examination: Final selected candidates must clear medical fitness test
Important Points
Free Education: Selected students receive completely free education including tuition, boarding, lodging, uniforms, textbooks, and stationery
No Donation: Admission is strictly based on merit through entrance test; no donation/capitation fee is charged
Regular Updates: Admission notifications are published in leading newspapers and on official EMRS website
Application Process: Online application through NESTS portal during admission cycle
Important Dates: Usually announced between December-March for next academic session
Contact: For admission queries, contact school office or visit NESTS website
Note: The admission process and criteria are subject to change as per guidelines from NESTS, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Candidates are advised to refer to the latest official notification for exact details.
