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एकलव्य मॉडल आवासीय विद्यालय (ईएमआरएस) योजना
100% Free Quality Residential Education (Boarding, Lodging, Books, Uniforms)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote tribal blocks
central
online
1998
CENTRAL-GOV
Establishes state-of-the-art fully residential schools providing free quality education from Class 6 to 12 along with sports, boarding, and skill training for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas.
Establishes state-of-the-art fully residential schools providing free quality education from Class 6 to 12 along with sports, boarding, and skill training for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas.
Completely free CBSE-affiliated secondary and senior secondary education with modern hostels, sports infrastructure, and STEM laboratories.
Beneficiaries must satisfy all statutory criteria prescribed by the Ministry.
Keep original documents and verified copies ready before starting your application to prevent verification delays.
Step-by-step guidance for completing your application on the official portal.
Apply for EMRS Selection Test online via National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) portal
Appear in entrance examination
Merit list counseling and enrollment in nearest EMRS
Essential questions answered regarding scheme benefits, DBT, and eligibility conditions.
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Livelihood initiative mobilizing tribal forest gatherers into Van Dhan Self Help Groups and Van Dhan Vikas Kendras to add value to Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and triple tribal incomes.
Comprehensive financial support covering 100% compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowance for Scheduled Tribe students in post-matric studies.
Financial grant of ₹3,500 to ₹7,000 per year to Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 9 and 10 to support schooling and arrest dropouts in tribal habitations.