Tribal / SC/STNational SchemeOngoing
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
Quality residential education for tribal children from Class VI to XII in remote tribal areas.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
What you get
Free residential schooling including boarding, lodging, uniforms, books, stationery, and medical care. Schools equipped with sports infrastructure, vocational training labs, and computer facilities. Tribal language medium of instruction available.
Who can apply
ST students from remote tribal areas in Class VI to XII. Priority to students from PVTG communities.
For: Scheduled Tribe students
Age: 10+ to 18 years
Documents required
General
- ST caste certificate
- Domicile / residence proof from tribal area
- Birth certificate
- Income certificate from tehsildar
- Recent passport photo
Scheme code: EMRS-2025