Scheme for Residential Education for Meritorious Students (Belonging to SC/ OBC/ DNT/ EBC) (SRESMS)
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
SRESMS provides free, quality residential education from Class IX to XII for meritorious SC, OBC, DNT and EBC students through dedicated residential schools, similar to Navodaya Vidyalayas. Admission is via an entrance test announced by the state welfare department.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2010
- Last date
- Check state notification for annual admission dates
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Meritorious SC, OBC, DNT and EBC students get free quality residential education from Class IX to XII, similar to Navodaya Vidyalayas, through Ekalavya-model residential schools set up under the scheme.
Who is eligible
SC, OBC, DNT and Economically Backward Class students who qualify the entrance test for admission to a residential school set up under this scheme are eligible.
Documents you need
Category certificate, birth certificate, previous school marksheet, and Aadhaar card.
How to apply
Apply through the admission notification released by the residential school or State Social Welfare Department when entrance exams are announced.
Frequently asked questions
Which students are eligible for SRESMS?
Meritorious SC, OBC, DNT and Economically Backward Class students who qualify the school's entrance test.
Is SRESMS education free?
Yes, tuition, hostel and boarding at these residential schools are provided free.
From which class can students join under SRESMS?
Primarily Class IX, with admission notifications released annually by the implementing state or school.