Kerala Shreshta school admission for badminton is based on both academic merit and performance in trial sessions conducted by the school The selection process usually begins after the publication of class eight results and interested students must register online or in person at the school listening to announcements from the Kerala Sports Council The school conducts physical trials where they assess skills such as footwork court coverage shot accuracy endurance and game understanding during these trials coaches also look at height fitness and potential for future sports growth Performance in district or state level tournaments can give you an advantage during selection Once selected you will be admitted into the Shreshta school program The program provides specialized training sessions along with your regular school curriculum The classes typically start in June just before the start of the academic year and selected students begin their sports training soon after admission is confirmed