Sarkari Yojana
Free Coaching Scheme
About Free Coaching Scheme
Launched in 2021-22 by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, the “Free Coaching” scheme gives De-Notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic (DNT) candidates good-quality coaching so they can sit competitive examinations and land suitable jobs in the Public/Private Sector. It funds free coaching for various competitive exams, within set fee ceilings and minimum durations, along with monthly stipends and special allowances for students with disabilities. Every course requires at least 16 hours of physical coaching per week. The Development and Welfare Board for De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC) implements the scheme, selecting 1,250 students each year and letting them choose any institute they wish for coaching.
Objectives:
1. To give DNT candidates good-quality coaching so they can appear in competitive examinations. 1. To help DNT candidates secure a suitable job in the Public/Private Sector.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Development And Welfare Board For De-Notified, Nomadic And Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Free Coaching Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must belong to a De-Notified, Nomadic,…
The applicant must belong to a De-Notified, Nomadic, or Semi-Nomadic (DNT) community.
The applicant's total family income from all sources…
The applicant's total family income from all sources must be ₹2,50,000/- or less per year.
The applicant must not already be receiving similar…
The applicant must not already be receiving similar benefits from a comparable Central or State Government scheme.
The applicant must have scored the minimum marks,…
The applicant must have scored the minimum marks, as prescribed by the relevant competitive exam's guidelines, in that exam's qualifying examination.
If the applicant has not yet taken the…
If the applicant has not yet taken the qualifying exam, or its result is pending, marks from the Board/Degree exam immediately preceding it will be used instead.
Where the qualifying exam is Class 12, the…
Where the qualifying exam is Class 12, the applicant must have passed, or be currently studying in, Class 12 as on the date of receiving scheme benefits.
Where the qualifying exam is at bachelor's level,…
Where the qualifying exam is at bachelor's level, the applicant must have completed the bachelor's course, or be in its final year, at the time of receiving scheme benefits.
The applicant must submit an affidavit confirming they…
The applicant must submit an affidavit confirming they have not availed this scheme's benefit more than twice.
The applicant must join an institute empanelled by…
The applicant must join an institute empanelled by the Ministry under the "Free Coaching Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) students."
A minimum of 16 hours of physical coaching…
A minimum of 16 hours of physical coaching per week is mandatory for every course.
Preference/Priority:
For exams held in two stages (Preliminary and Mains), priority goes to students who have cleared the preliminary stage at least once before.
Where eligible applications exceed available slots, selection follows descending order of marks scored in the qualifying exam.
Benefits Provided
Free Coaching Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
1. Coaching Fees:
Whichever is lower — the institute's actual course fee charged to general students, or the course fee the Ministry prescribes in the Scheme's Annexure — subject to the fee and duration limits below:
S. No. Courses Max. Total Course Fee in Rupees Min. Duration in months 1 Civil Services Exam by UPSC/SPSCs ₹1,20,000/- 9 months (4 months prelim + 5 months mains) 2 SSC/RRB ₹40,000/- 6 months 3 Banking/Insurance/PSU/CLAT ₹50,000/- 6 months 4 JEE/NEET ₹1,20,000/- 9 months (not exceeding 12 months) 5 IES ₹80,000/- -do- 6 CAT/CMAT ₹60,000/- -do- 7 GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOFEL ₹35,000/- 3 months 8 CA-CPT/GATE ₹75,000/- 9 months 9 CPL Courses ₹30,000/- 6 months 10 NDA/CDS ₹20,000/- 3 months *A minimum of 16 hours of physical coaching per week is mandatory for all courses above.*
Any fee beyond the admissible amount must be arranged by the candidate from their own resources.
2. Stipend:
A monthly stipend is paid for attending coaching classes.
Local students: ₹1,500/- per month.
Outstation students: ₹3,000/- per month.
Paid for the course duration or one year, whichever is shorter.
3. Special Allowance:
Students with disabilities (holding a valid certificate showing 40% or more disability) qualify for a Special Allowance of ₹2,000 per month, covering reader/escort/helper allowance etc., on top of the regular stipend.
4. Courses for Coaching:
Coaching covers the following, each with its own minimum duration:
Group A and B exams by UPSC, SSC, and various RRBs.
Group A and B exams by State Public Service Commissions (SPSCs).
Officers' Grade exams by Banks, Insurance Companies, and PSUs.
Premier entrance exams for Engineering (e.g., IIT-JEE), Medical (e.g., NEET), Management (e.g., CAT, CMAT), Law (e.g., CLAT), and any other discipline the Ministry decides.
Eligibility tests such as SAT, GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL.
Entrance tests for CPL courses, NDA, and CDS.
Indian Engineering Services (IES).
CA-CPT/GATE.
5. Number of Benefits:
A student can avail this scheme's benefits at most twice, regardless of how many attempts they're entitled to in a given competitive exam.
6. Coaching for Multi-Stage Examinations:
For two-stage exams (Preliminary and Mains), candidates get free coaching for both, each up to two times as needed; coaching for the Interview stage, if selected, carries no such limit.
7. Distribution of Slots:
Of total selected students, 40% are reserved for exams with a Class 12 eligibility condition (e.g., NEET, JEE, CLAT), and the remaining 60% for exams requiring graduation (e.g., CAT, Civil Services).
Mode of Disbursement:
Coaching Fees:
Paid in two DBT instalments to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
The first, 50% of the eligible amount, is released once the candidate uploads the coaching institute's admission confirmation/assurance on the portal.
The remainder is reimbursed once the candidate proves they've joined the institute and paid the first instalment amount to it.
Stipend:
Paid directly to each student by the Ministry via DBT.
Special Allowance:
Paid directly by the Ministry via DBT, alongside the stipend.
Expected Time of Disbursement:
First fee instalment: Immediately after the candidate uploads the institute's admission confirmation/assurance on the portal.
Second fee instalment: After proof of joining and deposit of the first instalment with the institute.
Stipend and Special Allowance: Monthly, for the course duration or one year, whichever is shorter.
Validity:
The candidate must join the selected course within 6 months of the first fee instalment's release; otherwise, that amount must be returned to the Government and the second instalment becomes ineligible.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Family Income Certificate
Family Income Certificate.
Class 10 mark sheet
Class 10 mark sheet.
Class 12 mark sheet
Class 12 mark sheet.
Disability certificate (where applicable)
Disability certificate (where applicable).
Admission confirmation/assurance from the coaching institute
Admission confirmation/assurance from the coaching institute.
Proof of joining the institute
Proof of joining the institute.
Proof of depositing the first instalment with the…
Proof of depositing the first instalment with the institute.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Free Coaching Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Step-by-Step Online Registration Process:
Navigate to the official Website
Navigate to the official Website:
Visit the Official Website of the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC).
Access the Registration Page
Access the Registration Page:
Go to the "Registration" option on the portal's home page, or click the direct link.
Fill in Basic Details
Fill in Basic Details:
Enter your First Name, Guardian Name, Mobile Number, Email Address, Date of Birth, and Aadhaar Number.
Select your Gender and Marital Status from the dropdown.
Create Password
Create Password:
Enter a password meeting the criteria: at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one digit (0-9), and one special character (!@#$%^&*()?).
Re-enter the password in the Confirm Password field to match.
Provide Address Details
Provide Address Details:
Select your State from the dropdown (covering all Indian States and UTs).
Select your District (populated after selecting the State).
Enter your Village and Pincode.
Provide Social Identification
Provide Social Identification:
Select your Social Category: DNT, NT, or SNT.
Select your Community (populated after selecting the Social Category).
Enter your Caste.
Upload Documents
Upload Documents:
Upload ID Proof (PDF/image, up to 200KB).
Upload Caste Certificate/Document (PDF/image, up to 200KB).
Upload DNT Certificate (PDF/image, up to 200KB).
Note: DNT applicants without a separate DNT certificate may submit a caste certificate instead.
Upload a Self Photo (PDF/image, up to 200KB).
Review and Declare
Review and Declare:
Check that all details furnished are true, complete, and correct.
Read the declaration: "I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that in the event of my information being found false or incorrect at any stage, my application shall be liable to cancellation/termination without notice or any compensation in lieu thereof."
Acknowledge the notes:
1. "Registration does not guarantee scheme benefits; eligibility will be verified."
2. "For DNT applicants without a separate certificate, a caste certificate is acceptable."
Submit Registration
Submit Registration:
Click "Register" to finalise and submit.
Step-by-Step Login Process:
Navigate to the official Website
Navigate to the official Website:
Visit the Official Website of the DWBDNC.
Access the Login Page
Access the Login Page:
Go to the portal's Login home page, or use the direct link.
Enter User ID
Enter User ID:
In "User ID / Email ID / Mobile," enter the credential you registered with.
Enter Password
Enter Password:
Enter the password you created during registration.
Type the captcha exactly as shown; if unclear, click the refresh icon for a new one.
Click Login
Click Login:
Once all fields are correctly filled, click the blue "Login" button.
Notes:
1. The scheme will be widely publicised through electronic media, summarising its details. Applicants must assess their own eligibility per the scheme's conditions and apply online on the Ministry's portal, coaching.dosje.gov.in, specifying the course they wish to join.
2. The portal accepts applications for one month twice a year — in July and January.
3. Offline applications are not accepted; only complete online applications are considered, and incomplete ones are summarily rejected — though rejected candidates may reapply in later selection phases.
Objectives
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Official Application & Website
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