Scholarship
Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 2 - NGO Operated Schools(SHRESHTA-M2-NGOOS)
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Organization
Region
All India
Award
Cash
By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk
Overview
About SHRESHTA-M2-NGOOS
SHRESHTA stands for Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas. It is a central scheme run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Its purpose is to bring quality schooling into Scheduled Caste dominant areas that are otherwise thinly served, and to support the socio-economic upliftment of SC students.
The scheme runs in two modes. Mode 2, the NGO Operated Schools track, gives grant-in-aid to schools and hostel projects run by voluntary organisations and NGOs for Scheduled Caste students. Institutions that already draw grant-in-aid can continue under this track if their performance stays satisfactory.
The support takes the form of cash grants to the institutions that run the schools, not direct payments to families. So a student receives the benefit through the NGO-managed school or hostel where they study. The track is meant for Scheduled Caste students enrolled in these grant-in-aid schools, keeping quality education within reach in areas that would otherwise go without.
Sources: myScheme (Government of India) – SHRESHTA Mode 2: NGO Operated Schools · Careers360 – Government launches SHRESHTA scheme to provide quality education to SC students · YouthPower India – SHRESHTA: Mode 2 NGO Operated Schools
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Central Government
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Eligibility for the Organization | |
| The applicant must be a reputed school chain, Corporate Social Responsibility foundation, or reputed organization running good quality schools. | |
| The applicant must be registered and working in quality school education. | |
| The applicant must have schools recognized by the State Government and affiliated to State or Central Boards. | |
| The applicant must have a properly constituted Managing Committee with powers, duties and responsibilities clearly defined in written Constitution. | |
| The applicant must have appropriate administrative structure and duly constituted Managing or Executive Committee. | |
| The applicant must be initiated and governed by its own members on democratic principles. | |
| The applicant must be a non-profit entity. | |
| The applicant should have its own website for pro-active disclosure of information. | |
| The applicant must be registered on the Non-Governmental Organization Darpan portal of National Institution for Transforming India Aayog. | |
| The applicant must have been receiving Grant-in-aid and showing satisfactory performance. | |
| The applicant must maintain higher classes up to at least Class 12th. | |
| The applicant organization running primary schools (Classes 1st to 8th) must upgrade to Secondary or Senior Secondary Schools (up to at least Class 10th) before 2027. | |
| Eligibility for the Student | |
| The beneficiary must belong to Scheduled Caste community. | |
| The beneficiary must be admitted in schools run by eligible Non-Governmental Organizations under this scheme. | |
| Infrastructure-related Eligibility Requirements | |
| The applicant must have one classroom for each class or section. | |
| The applicant must have sufficient benches and desks or chairs and tables for all students. | |
| The applicant must provide one decent cot and bed for every child in residential facilities. | |
| The applicant must have light and fans for every classroom and residing room. | |
| The applicant must have female service staff, wardens and chowkidars for girls' residential schools with adequate security provisions. | |
| The applicant must have one toilet and bathroom for every 10 children maintained in clean and hygienic condition. | |
| The applicant must have hygienic kitchen and dining room. | |
| The applicant should provide nutritious and sufficient food to students thrice a day with maintained records. | |
| The applicant must provide clean and safe drinking water facility to students. | |
| The applicant should arrange regular doctor visits with maintained records and keep first-aid boxes and emergency medicines. | |
| The applicant should provide 4 sets of uniforms including shoes per year to students with maintained distribution records. | |
| The applicant should have games and sports facility, physical education, yoga, and playground available for students. | |
| The applicant must install Closed Circuit Television cameras with linkage to website for live streaming. | |
| The applicant must have Aadhaar based attendance system integrated into central portal. | |
| School Performance Standards | |
| The applicant school must have Class 10th and Class 12th pass percentage not less than average Board result of the State or Central Board. | |
| The applicant must have qualified and well-trained teachers as per standards of State or Central Board. | |
| The applicant must have teachers in High Schools who are at least graduates in their respective fields with Bachelor of Education qualification. | |
| The applicant must maintain minimum 6 teachers in a school and minimum 2 teachers in a hostel. | |
| The applicant should pay honorariums to teachers and staff in time as per minimum rates prevailing in the district. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Financial Assistance
- _(Electronic transfer through e-Anudaan portal and Public Financial Management System)_
- Primary Level Students
- Residential: ₹44,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.
- Non-residential: ₹27,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.
- Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.
- Secondary Level Students
- Residential: ₹55,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.
- Non-residential: ₹35,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.
- Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.
- Non-Recurring Grants (Every 5 Years)
- Secondary Residential School (100 students): ₹3,85,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.
- Secondary Non-residential School (100 students): ₹3,07,500/- fixed.
- Secondary Hostel (100 students): ₹2,30,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.
- Primary Residential School (100 students): ₹2,72,500/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.
- Primary Non-residential School (100 students): ₹1,95,000/- fixed.
- Hostel for destitute Children (100 students): ₹2,30,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.
- Attendance-Based Grant Disbursement
- 75% or more attendance: Full grant.
- 50% to less than 75% attendance: 75% of grant.
- 25% to less than 50% attendance: 50% of grant.
- Less than 25% attendance: No grant (without valid grounds).
What to prepare
Documents required
Project Specific Identification Given by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Name and Location of the Project Details.
Name of the Non-Governmental Organization as per Template.
Budget Estimates for the Financial Year for Which Grant-In-Aid Is Required.
Annual Report with Performance and Statistical Data of Projects during Previous Year.
Utilization Certificate of Grant Last Released in General Financial Rules 12A Format.
Audited or Unaudited Accounts for Previous Year Indicating Expenditure Incurred on Each Sanctioned Item vis-à-vis Grant Sanctioned.
Recognition Certificate of Education Department of State Government.
Affiliation Certificate to State or Central Board of Education (for High Schools).
Registration Certificate of Organization.
Non-Governmental Organization Darpan Portal Registration Certificate.
Managing Committee Constitution Document.
Non-Profit Entity Registration Proof.
Website Link for Pro-Active Disclosure of Information.
Bank Account Details under Joint Operation.
Agreement Bond in Prescribed Proforma (before Fund Receipt).
State Government or Union Territory Administration Recommendation (if Available before 30th June).
Physical Inspection Report by Programme Management Unit.
Executed Agreement Bond in Prescribed Proforma.
Bank Account Details at Project Location (if Headquarters not at Project Site).
Updated Performance Data on E-Anudaan Portal.
Utilization Certificate as per General Financial Rules Provisions.
Audited Statement of Accounts with Utilization Certificate.
Asset Register in General Financial Rules Prescribed Proforma.
Statement Showing Equipment, Machinery, Furniture Purchased with Grant-in-Aid.
Attendance Records and Closed Circuit Television Recording Evidence.
Doctor Visit Records and Medical Facility Maintenance Records.
Uniform Distribution Records.
Food Distribution Records.
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
SHRESHTA-M2-NGOOS – FAQ
The organization must be a reputed school chain, Corporate Social Responsibility foundation, or reputed organization running good quality schools recognized by the State Government and affiliated to State or Central Boards. Additionally, the organization must be registered on the Non-Governmental Organization Darpan portal of National Institution for Transforming India Aayog.
For primary level residential schools, organizations receive ₹44,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year, while for secondary level residential schools, the assistance is ₹55,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.
If attendance is between 50% to less than 75%, you will receive 75% of the grant amount. If attendance is between 25% to less than 50%, only 50% grant will be provided. If attendance falls below 25% without valid grounds, no grant-in-aid will be released.
Yes, non-recurring grants are available every 5 years for infrastructure items. For example, a secondary residential school accommodating 100 students can receive ₹3,85,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student for items like furniture, bedding material, laboratory equipment, and Closed Circuit Television installation.
Your school must maintain Class 10th and Class 12th pass percentage that is not less than the average Board result of the respective State or Central Board. Teachers must also be qualified graduates with Bachelor of Education qualification for high schools.
Yes, you must maintain separate accounts for grants received under this program, which shall always be open for inspection by Government officers or Comptroller and Auditor General. You must also submit audited statement of accounts with utilization certificate after each financial year closure.
Essential infrastructure includes one classroom per class, adequate furniture for all students, one decent cot and bed per child, proper lighting and fans, hygienic toilets at ratio of 1:10 children, hygienic kitchen and dining facilities, clean drinking water, medical facilities with regular doctor visits, and Closed Circuit Television installation with live streaming capability.
Grants are released in three installments per year after submission of complete proposal and Programme Management Unit inspection report. Funds are transferred electronically directly to your organization's bank account through the e-Anudaan portal.
If false information is provided or unethical practices are found, your organization will be blacklisted and this information will be communicated to National Institution for Transforming India Aayog for removal from Non-Governmental Organization Darpan portal. You may also be required to refund grants with 12% interest.
No capitation fees or donations can be charged from beneficiaries. If any fee is collected, it must be declared in accounts furnished to the Ministry and the corresponding amount will be deducted from the admissible grant-in-aid amount.
The e-Anudaan portal opens tentatively on 1st April every year for entry of renewal students and remains open till 30th June for entry of fresh students. All required documents and student details must be submitted within this timeframe.
Teachers in high schools must be at least graduates in their respective fields with Bachelor of Education qualification. The minimum number of teachers must not be less than 6 in a school and not less than 2 in a hostel, with honorariums paid as per minimum district rates.
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.
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