Sarkari Yojana
Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme
About Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme
The “Scheme of Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme” is run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It provides quality coaching to economically disadvantaged Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates so they can compete in exams for Public/Private Sector jobs and/or admission to reputed technical and professional higher-education institutions. The Ministry implements it with support from the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF), through Central Universities empanelled for the scheme.
Category-wise Ratio of Candidates
1. 3,500 students are selected under the scheme each year. 1. Maximum Limit:
- Each Central University may admit up to 100 students (excluding PM CARES beneficiaries).
1. Category-Wise Ratio:
- The SC:OBC ratio must stay at 70:30.
1. Minimum SC Representation:
- SC students must make up at least 70% of the intake.
- If enough SC candidates aren’t available, the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) may relax this ratio.
- Even so, SC representation can never drop below 50%.
1. Reservation for Female Candidates:
- 30% of slots in each category (SC and OBC) are reserved for female candidates.
1. Relaxation for Female Quota:
- Where enough female candidates aren’t available in a category, male candidates from that category fill the reserved slots instead.
1. Central Universities must admit every willing, eligible PM CARES Children Scheme beneficiary, even beyond the 100-slot cap.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Dr Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) Through Central Universities Empanelled Under The Scheme
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For students belonging to SCs and OBCs Category:
The applicant must be a student
The applicant must be a student.
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste…
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste or Other Backward Class.
The applicant's total annual family income (all sources)…
The applicant's total annual family income (all sources) must be ₹8,00,000/- or less.
Where the qualifying exam is Class 12, the…
Where the qualifying exam is Class 12, the candidate must have passed, or be currently studying in, Class 12 as on the date of receiving scheme benefits.
Where the qualifying exam is at Undergraduate level,…
Where the qualifying exam is at Undergraduate level, the candidate must have completed the undergraduate course, or be in its final year, at the time of receiving benefits.
Benefits can be availed at most twice by…
Benefits can be availed at most twice by any student, regardless of the number of attempts allowed in a given exam or its number of stages.
The applicant must not already be receiving benefits…
The applicant must not already be receiving benefits under any other coaching scheme.
NOTE: A list of scheme beneficiaries is also posted on the Ministry's website and shared with Central Universities/Institutes, to prevent a candidate from availing a similar coaching scheme simultaneously or more than twice.
For beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme:
All PM CARES Children Scheme beneficiaries holding a Central Government-issued certificate (with beneficiary ID) confirming their status are eligible.
No income or caste-based restrictions apply to these beneficiaries.
Benefits Provided
Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Stipend
₹4,000 per month, for up to 12 months.
Interview Incentive
₹15,000 for students who clear the Mains stage of Central/State Civil Services (Class I & II).
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
All financial benefits (stipend & fees) go directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Course Fee Coverage:
Course Maximum Total Course Fee in Rupees Minimum and maximum duration of course in months Civil Services Exam by UPSC/SPSCs ₹75,000/- 12 months SSC/RRB ₹40,000/- 6-9 months Banking/Insurance/PSU/CLAT ₹50,000/- 6-9 months JEE/NEET ₹75,000/- 9-12 months IES ₹75,000/- 9-12 months CAT/CMAT ₹50,000/- 6-9 months GRE/GMAT/SAT/IELTS/TOFEL ₹35,000/- 3-6 months CA-CPT/GATE ₹75,000/- 9-12 months CPL Courses ₹30,000/- 6-9 months NDA/CDS ₹20,000/- 3-4 months
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph.
Aadhaar card
Aadhaar card.
Income certificate
Income certificate.
Caste certificate
Caste certificate.
Residence proof
Residence proof.
Age proof
Age proof.
ID card
ID card.
Aadhaar-linked bank account details
Aadhaar-linked bank account details.
Class 10 mark sheet, where the qualifying exam…
Class 10 mark sheet, where the qualifying exam is Class 12.
Class 12 mark sheet, where the qualifying exam…
Class 12 mark sheet, where the qualifying exam is at Undergraduate level.
Declaration confirming the applicant has not availed this…
Declaration confirming the applicant has not availed this scheme, or any similar Central/State coaching scheme, more than twice.
Declaration confirming the applicant is not currently receiving…
Declaration confirming the applicant is not currently receiving benefits under any other Centre/State coaching scheme. NOTE 1: Applicants without an Aadhaar number at the time of applying may submit their EID number instead; payment, however, is released only once the Aadhaar number is obtained, and only to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account. NOTE 2: Self-employed parents'/guardians' income declaration must be a certificate from a Revenue Officer of at least Tehsildar rank. Employed parents/guardians must get an income certificate from their employer and submit a consolidated Revenue Officer certificate covering any other income sources.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Mode of Application:
Applications must be submitted online only, through the relevant empanelled Central University.
Offline applications are not accepted.
Notification & Advertisement:
Central Universities issue public advertisements inviting applications from eligible candidates.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. For the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is class 12th, students having less than 50% marks in their class 10th exam, shall not be considered under the scheme.
1. Further, in case of competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is Under Graduate level, students having less than 50% marks in their class XII exam, shall not be considered under the scheme.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.