The Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports will be conducting the first phase of entrance test for admission to Eighth standard and First PUC (2026-27) in Sports Schools/Hostels in the State, at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in Nazarbad at 9 am on Feb. 15 and 16. Students who are below 14 years of age (born after June 1, 2012) and students below 18 years (born after June 1, 2008) are eligible to take part. Those who could not take part in the taluk-level selection process held at nine taluks of the district earlier, can take part in this test. For details, contact Ph: 0821- 2564179.