Admission Procedure

Admission Process

Eklavya Model Residential School, Hanotiya follows the admission guidelines prescribed by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Admissions are conducted through a transparent, merit-based process in accordance with the prescribed eligibility criteria, reservation policy, selection procedure, and admission schedule issued by NESTS and the competent State/UT EMRS authority.

🏫 Entry Point – Class VI

Admission to Class VI is conducted as per the admission procedure prescribed by NESTS for the respective academic session. Eligible students are invited to apply through the notified admission process, followed by the prescribed selection/entrance procedure (EMRS-ST) and preparation of the merit list.

Priority and reservation provisions applicable to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students and other eligible categories are implemented strictly as per the prevailing NESTS admission guidelines.

📚 Lateral Entry Admissions

Subject to the availability of vacant seats, lateral entry admissions may be conducted for eligible students in the prescribed classes. For lateral entry, NESTS has prescribed the EMRS Lateral Entry Selection Test (EMRS-LT)  for class VII, VIII, IX and other eligibility conditions. Admission is offered on the basis of the prescribed selection procedure and availability of seats. The admissions for class XI (Arts,Science,Commerce) are done on direct basis without any test on the basis of marks obtained in class X.

📋 Admission Procedure

The admission process generally involves:

1. Notification of Admission
   Admission notifications are issued in accordance with the NESTS-prescribed schedule.
2. Registration & Application
   Eligible candidates submit the prescribed application form along with the required information and documents through HSMS portal.
3. 3. Entrance / Selection Process
   Candidates participate in the prescribed selection or entrance examination, wherever applicable.
4. 4. Merit & Reservation
   Merit lists are prepared in accordance with the prescribed selection criteria and reservation provisions.
5. 5. Document Verification
   Selected candidates are required to produce the prescribed original documents for verification. The eligibility of candidates is verified according to the applicable NESTS guidelines, including age and other prescribed conditions.
6. 6. Medical & Other Formalities
   Candidates complete the applicable medical fitness and other admission formalities prescribed for EMRS admission.
7. 7. Final Admission & Joining
   Admission is confirmed after successful completion of verification and other prescribed formalities. Students then report to the school as per the notified joining schedule.

🌿 Who Can Apply?

EMRSs are primarily established to provide quality residential education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) and PVTG students. The applicable admission guidelines also prescribe provisions relating to other eligible categories and reservations. NESTS requires the applicable sub-categories of ST students, including PVTG, SNT, NT and DNT, to be recorded separately in the admission process. For detailed admission guidelines and notifications, refer to NESTS official website and the admission form link is posted on tad.rajasthan.gov.in

📝 Important Note

Admission is strictly governed by the latest NESTS Admission Guidelines and instructions issued by the competent authority for the relevant academic session. Eligibility criteria, reservation, vacant seats, examination arrangements, important dates and required documents may vary from one admission cycle to another.

Parents and prospective students are advised to refer to the official admission notification issued for the concerned academic session for complete and up-to-date information.

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