EMRS Answer Key 2025-26 Released: Download Response Sheet & OMR PDF

Important update for all candidates who appeared for the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) recruitment exams! The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has officially released the provisional answer key and OMR response sheets for the 2025-26 Staff Selection Exam (ESSE).

If you took the exam in December 2025 for posts like PGT, TGT, Hostel Warden, or Accountant, you can now check your answers and calculate your estimated score. The link is active on the official website. This article covers how to download your key, the objection process, and important dates you must know.

EMRS Answer Key 2026: Key Highlights

The answer key was released on January 5, 2026. This key is for the exams conducted across India in offline mode last month.

Here is the quick summary of the event:

Event	Details
Exam Name	EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025
Conducting Body	NESTS
Exam Dates	December 13, 14 & 21, 2025
Answer Key Status	Released (Jan 5, 2026)
Objection Last Date	January 9, 2026
Official Website	nests.tribal.gov.in

Direct Link & Posts Covered

The released answer keys cover both Teaching and Non-Teaching posts. Whether you applied for Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), or administrative roles like Hostel Warden and Lab Attendant, the data is now available.

Along with the correct answer key, the board has also uploaded the Scanned Image of OMR Answer Sheets. This is very helpful because you can see exactly which circle you darkened in the exam hall and compare it with the correct answer.

How to Download EMRS Answer Key & OMR Sheet

The website might be slow due to heavy traffic. Follow these simple steps to access your dashboard easily:

1. Visit the Official Site: Go to nests.tribal.gov.in.
2. Find the Link: Look for the notification titled “Display of Scanned Image of OMR Answer Sheet and Answer Key for ESSE 2025”.
3. Login: You will need two things:
   • Your Roll Number (as per Admit Card).
   • Your Date of Birth.
4. Download: Once logged in, you will see two links—one for the Answer Key PDF (Main Paper + Language) and one for your OMR Sheet. Download both.
5. Match Answers: Compare your OMR responses with the official key to get your raw score.

How to Raise an Objection

If you feel that an answer provided by the board is incorrect, you have the right to challenge it. However, this facility is available for a limited time only.

• Deadline: You must submit your objection before January 9, 2026 (11:59 PM).
• Fee: There is a fee of Rs. 1,000 per question.
• Refund Policy: If your challenge is found correct by the subject experts, the fee will be refunded. If the challenge is rejected, the money will not be returned.
• Procedure: In the same login dashboard, click on “Challenge Answer Key,” select the Question ID, and upload your supporting proof (like a textbook reference).

What Happens Next? (Result Date)

After the objection window closes on January 9, subject experts will review all claims. A Final Answer Key will be prepared based on these reviews.

The final EMRS Result 2026 will be calculated based on the final key. Looking at previous trends, candidates can expect the written exam results to be declared in February 2026. Qualified candidates will then be called for the next stage, which may include Skill Tests (for non-teaching) or Interviews (for Principal/PGT posts).

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