NESTS dismisses reports on ‘negative marks selection’ in ESSE-2025, calls claims misleading

February 6, 2026 3:51 PM

NESTS dismisses reports on ‘negative marks selection’ in ESSE-2025, calls claims misleading

The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, on Friday clarified that recent media reports suggesting the selection of candidates with low or negative marks in the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Staff Selection Exam (SSE) 2025 recruitment process are misleading and factually incorrect. In a statement issued after the declaration of Tier-1 results, NESTS said the examination follows a two-tier selection process and that Tier-1 is onl...

NESTS launches multi-pronged initiatives with UNICEF, Tata Motors to boost education and employment for tribal youth

July 10, 2025 6:28 PM

NESTS launches multi-pronged initiatives with UNICEF, Tata Motors to boost education and employment for tribal youth

In a major push towards empowering tribal students, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has unveiled a series of initiatives to enhance education, life skills, and employability for students studying in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across the country. On July 9, NESTS signed landmark agreements with UNICEF India, Tata Motors Limited, and the Ex-Navodayan Foundation to roll out programmes that will supp...