EMRS students: from 2 to 597 clearing JEE and NEET
What happened
- 597 students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools cleared JEE Main, JEE Advanced or NEET in 2024-25, up from 2 in 2022-23 [PIB].
- 101 of the 230 EMRSs with Class 12 had successful students [PIB].
Background
- Example cited: Jatin Negi from Sangla, Himachal Pradesh, cleared JEE Advanced (AIR 421) [PIB].
Why it matters
- Outcomes, not buildings, are the right measure for tribal education schemes.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-13): 597 students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools cleared JEE Main, JEE Advanced or NEET in 2024-25, up from 2 in 2022-23.
- Outcomes, not buildings, are the right measure for tribal education schemes.
Quotable data point101 of the 230 EMRSs with Class 12 had successful students.
PIB: PIB Backgrounder: EMRS students succeed, 13 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: EMRS.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
EMRS students who cleared JEE/NEET in 2024-25
Answer (d) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
EMRS are run by
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
EMRS with Class 12
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PIB Backgrounder: EMRS students succeed, 13 Nov 2025
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