SHRESHTA Scheme Student Admissions 2023-26 Data

Ministry releases SHRESHTA Scheme student admission data across states from 2023-24 to 2025-26.
Total admissions grew from 15,816 in 2023-24 to 19,754 in 2025-26 across two implementation modes.
Scheme provides annual financial assistance ranging from ₹1-1.35 lakh per student for Classes IX-XII.
Admission requires annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh and passing National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA.