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**Summary:**

Nearly 600 students from government-run Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for Tribal Students have cleared top entrance exams (IIT-JEE and NEET) for undergraduate studies in medicine and engineering this year. This marks a significant improvement compared to previous years. The Tribal Affairs Ministry is planning a special outreach to help these students access government scholarships and navigate the application process. The success is attributed to reforms in EMRS administration, including partnerships with coaching centers through the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS). The ministry plans to publicize the positive impact of the EMRS scheme.

**News Article:**

**Tribal Affairs Ministry Celebrates Record Number of EMRS Students Cracking Top Entrance Exams**

*New Delhi, July 8, 2025* – In a landmark achievement for tribal education, nearly 600 students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across 12 states have successfully qualified for highly competitive entrance exams for engineering and medical programs. The Tribal Affairs Ministry announced today that students cleared either the IIT-JEE Mains, IIT-JEE Advanced, or the NEET examinations.

“This is a historic moment,” said a ministry official. “It signifies the positive impact of the reforms and investments we’ve made in the EMRS system.” The EMRS program, a flagship initiative of the Tribal Affairs Ministry, aims to provide quality education to tribal students, including those from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.

The impressive results are being attributed to the partnership between the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) and various coaching centers, which have provided specialized training to EMRS students. The Ministry is now preparing to launch a targeted outreach program to ensure these high-achieving students are aware of and receive the government scholarships they are entitled to. Traditionally students are left to apply for scholarships independently, in this case the department will assist the scholarship process.

“We want to give these students the confidence to pursue their dreams,” said a senior official. “We will handhold them through the scholarship application process and ensure they have every opportunity to succeed.”

According to the ministry’s evaluation, 218 students qualified for IIT-JEE Mains (approximately 25 likely to gain admission into NITs), 34 cracked IIT-JEE Advanced (with 18 prospective entrants to IITs), and 344 qualified for NEET (including likely placements at AIIMS and other elite government medical institutions).

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and Minister of State Durgadas Uikey praised the efforts of officials, teachers, and students at a meeting with NESTS, emphasizing the need to highlight the success and impact of the EMRS scheme to the broader public. The Tribal Affairs Ministry currently oversees more than 400 residential schools nationwide, serving approximately 1.38 lakh students.

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