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Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 1 - SHRESHTA Schools (Best CBSE Private Residential Schools)

The scheme aims to provide access to high quality education to students from Scheduled Caste communities in best private residential schools. It provides scholarships and bridge courses to meritorious Scheduled Caste students selected through national entrance test.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 1 - SHRESHTA Schools (Best CBSE Private Residential Schools)
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsSchool, Student, Scholarship, Education, Tuition

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