EMRS (Eklavya Model Residential Schools) is a 100% FREE residential school for ST students. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has set up 740+ EMRS schools across India where students from Class 6 to 12 get CBSE education.
What Do You Get Free in EMRS?
1. 100% Free Education - CBSE Board
2. 100% Free Hostel - Separate for Boys and Girls
3. Free Food - 3 times a day
4. Free Uniform, Books, Shoes
5. Free Coaching for JEE, NEET, CUET
6. Laptop, Sports and Skill Training
EMRS Admission 2026-27 Eligibility
- Student must belong to ST Category
- For Class 6 - Must have passed Class 5, Age 10 to 13 years
- Valid ST Caste Certificate and Aadhaar Card required
- Admission is through EMRSAT Exam
EMRS Fees Structure
There is no fee in EMRS. Everything is free by the Government. It is a 100% Free School.
EMRS State-wise List - Where are EMRS Schools Located
Madhya Pradesh - 82 Schools - Jhabua, Dindori, Barwani, Mandla, Alirajpur
Chhattisgarh - 75 - Bastar, Dantewada, Surguja, Jashpur, Kanker
Odisha - 34 - Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Koraput, Rayagada
Maharashtra - 45 - Nandurbar, Gadchiroli, Nashik, Amravati
Gujarat - 43 - Dahod, Narmada, Tapi, Banaskantha
Jharkhand - 40 - Gumla, West Singhbhum, Lohardaga, Khunti
Rajasthan - 32 - Udaipur, Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh
Andhra Pradesh - 28 - Alluri Sitharama Raju, Parvathipuram
Telangana - 23 - Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem
Other States - 300+ - Karnataka, UP, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, HP, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
How to Apply for EMRS Admission?
1. Go to the official website - nests.tribal.gov.in
2. Click on EMRS Admission 2026-27 link
3. Do registration and upload documents
4. Submit the form
To find EMRS school in your district, search EMRS + District Name on Edusaint.
Check EMRS Schools in Odisha on Edusaint: https://school.edusaint.in/schools?search=EMRS+Odisha
Check EMRS Schools in Madhya Pradesh on Edusaint: https://school.edusaint.in/schools?search=EMRS+Madhya+Pradesh
Check EMRS Schools in Chhattisgarh on Edusaint: https://school.edusaint.in/schools?search=EMRS+Chhattisgarh