Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme
To provide high-quality free coaching to economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and eligible beneficiaries of the PM CARES Children Scheme for competitive exams in public and private sector employment and admission into professional courses.
- Ministry / Department
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Level
- Central
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme?
To provide high-quality free coaching to economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and eligible beneficiaries of the PM CARES Children Scheme for competitive exams in public and private sector employment and admission into professional courses.
- Benefit
- 1. **Stipend** - ₹4,000 per month (up to a maximum of 12 months) 1. **Interview Incentive** - ₹15,000 for students who clear the mains stage of Central/State Civil Services (Class I & II) 1. **Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)** - All financial benefits (stipend & fees) are transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account 1. **Course Fee Coverage are as follows:** **Course****Maximum Total Course Fee in Rupees****Minimum and maximum duration of course in months**Civil Services Exam by UPSC/SPSCs₹75,000/-12 monthsSSC/RRB₹40,000/-6 months - 9 monthsBanking/Insurance/ PSU/CLAT₹50,000/-6 months - 9 monthsJEE/NEET₹75,000/-9 months - 12 monthsIES₹75,000/-9 months - 12 monthsCAT /CMAT₹50,000/-6 months - 9 monthsGRE/GMAT/SAT/ IELTS/TOFEL₹35,000/-3 months - 6 monthsCA-CPT/GATE₹75,000/-9 months - 12 monthsCPL Courses₹30,000/-6 months - 9 monthsNDA/CDS₹20,000/-3 months - 4 months
- Level
- Central
- Ministry / Dept.
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- > **For students belonging to SCs and OBCs Category:** 1. The applicant should be a student. 1. The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste or Other Backward Class. 1. The total annual family income of the applicant (from all sources) should be ₹8,00,000/- or less. 1. For the competitive exams for
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Benefits
1. **Stipend** - ₹4,000 per month (up to a maximum of 12 months) 1. **Interview Incentive** - ₹15,000 for students who clear the mains stage of Central/State Civil Services (Class I & II) 1. **Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)** - All financial benefits (stipend & fees) are transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account 1. **Course Fee Coverage are as follows:** **Course****Maximum Total Course Fee in Rupees****Minimum and maximum duration of course in months**Civil Services Exam by UPSC/SPSCs₹75,000/-12 monthsSSC/RRB₹40,000/-6 months - 9 monthsBanking/Insurance/ PSU/CLAT₹50,000/-6 months - 9 monthsJEE/NEET₹75,000/-9 months - 12 monthsIES₹75,000/-9 months - 12 monthsCAT /CMAT₹50,000/-6 months - 9 monthsGRE/GMAT/SAT/ IELTS/TOFEL₹35,000/-3 months - 6 monthsCA-CPT/GATE₹75,000/-9 months - 12 monthsCPL Courses₹30,000/-6 months - 9 monthsNDA/CDS₹20,000/-3 months - 4 months
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Online application — step 1
Mode of Application:
Step 2: Online application — step 2
Applications must be submitted online only through the respective empanelled Central University. Offline applications will not be accepted.
Step 3: Online application — step 4
Notification & Advertisement:
Step 4: Online application — step 5
Central Universities will issue public advertisements inviting applications from eligible candidates.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
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- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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