AP EMRS Admissions 2026–27: AP Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (APTWREIS – Gurukulam) has issued the official AP EMRS Admission Notification 2026–27 for admission into Class 6 in Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across Andhra Pradesh.
EMRS institutions function under the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and aim to provide free, high-quality residential education to eligible tribal children.
About Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
- Fully residential schools from Class 6 to Class 12
- Free education, boarding, lodging, uniforms, books & medical care
- English & Telugu medium instruction
- Special coaching for competitive exams
- Sports, cultural and personality development focus
AP EMRS Admissions 2026–27 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission Authority | APTWREIS (Gurukulam) |
| Scheme | Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) |
| Academic Year | 2026–27 |
| Entry Class | Class 6 |
| Total EMRS Schools | 28 |
| Total Seats | 1,680 |
| Seats per School | 60 (30 Boys + 30 Girls) |
| Selection Mode | Entrance Test (EMRSST) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Official Website | https://aptwgurukulam.ap.gov.in |
AP EMRS Admissions 2026–27 Important Dates – AP EMRS Admission 2026
- Notification Release: 28 January 2026
- Online Application Start: 05 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 28 February 2026
- Hall Ticket Download: 10 March 2026
- Entrance Test (EMRSST): 04 April 2026
- Provisional Merit List: 24 April 2026
- Final Admissions Completion: 10 June 2026
AP EMRS Admissions 2026–27 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 31 March 2026)
- Minimum Age: 10 Years
- Maximum Age: 13 Years
- Up to 2 years age relaxation for Children with Disabilities
AP EMRS Admissions 2026–27 Educational Qualification
- Passed Class 5 from Government / Government-aided / Recognized school
- CBSE & NIOS (Level-B) students eligible
- Home-schooled children eligible with parent self-declaration (RTE Act)
AP EMRS Admissions 2026–27 Income Criteria
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹1,00,000
- White Ration Card holders are exempted from income certificate
Reservation Policy (School-wise – 60 Seats)
| Category | Percentage | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 80% | 48 |
| PVTG Communities | 5% | 3 |
| DNT / NT / SNT | 5% | 3 |
| Orphans / Single Parent / LWE affected | 7% | 4 |
| Land Donors | 3% | 2 |
Additionally, 5% seats (3 seats) are reserved for Children with Benchmark Disabilities. Equal seats are allotted to boys and girls.
District-wise EMRS Schools in Andhra Pradesh
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram / Parvathipuram Manyam
- Alluri Sitarama Raju
- East Godavari
- West Godavari
- Prakasam
- Nellore
- Tirupati
- Chittoor
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Kurnool
AP EMRS Entrance Test 2026 (EMRSST)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Arithmetic | 25 | 25 |
| Language (Telugu / English) | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Exam Duration: 2 Hours. No negative marking. Medium of exam: Telugu / English. Extra 30 minutes for Divyang students.
School Preference Rules
- Applicants can select up to 5 EMRS schools
- Preferences must be chosen carefully
- No request for change of school after submission
Merit List & Tie-Breaking Rules
- Higher marks in Mental Ability
- Higher Arithmetic score
- Older age candidate
Important Rules & Conditions
- Admission will be cancelled if false information is found
- No transfer allowed between EMRS schools
- Students must continue till Class 12 in the same EMRS
AP EMRS Admissions 2026–27 Important Links
| Official Notification | APTWREIS EMRS Admission Notification 2026–27 Download (English) Download (Telugu) |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
FAQs – AP EMRS Admissions 2026
Q1. Is there any application fee?
No. EMRS admissions are completely free.
Q2. Is hostel compulsory?
Yes. EMRS is a fully residential school.
Q3. Can we change the allotted school?
No. School once allotted cannot be changed.
Q4. Is coaching provided?
Yes. EMRS provides competitive exam coaching.
Q5. Is transfer allowed?
No transfer is permitted between EMRS schools.
