The Delhi government has announced free coaching for 2,200 meritorious government school students. The coaching targets competitive exams including JEE, NEET, CLAT, CA, and CUET UG. Education Minister Ashish Sood publicly launched the initiative.
The scheme operates under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Vidya Shakti Mission . It aims to prepare students for national-level entrance examinations. The government has allocated a budget of Rs 21 crore for the program.
Who is Eligible?
Students from Delhi government schools qualify for the free coaching. The selection process identifies meritorious candidates. This program provides support for students seeking admission to engineering, medical, law, commerce, and general undergraduate courses.
Exams Covered
The free coaching program covers preparation for five major competitive examinations:
- JEE (Joint Entrance Examination): This exam is for admission to undergraduate engineering courses. It includes premier institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs).
- NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test): NEET is mandatory for admissions to undergraduate medical and dental programs. This includes MBBS and BDS courses across India.
- CLAT (Common Law Admission Test): CLAT serves as the entrance test for undergraduate and postgraduate law programs. It facilitates admissions to National Law Universities (NLUs) and other affiliated law colleges.
- CA (Chartered Accountancy): The CA program is a professional course for aspiring chartered accountants. It involves multiple examination levels conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
- CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate): CUET UG is a standardized test for admission to various undergraduate programs. Central Universities across India use CUET UG scores for their admission processes.
Seat Allocation Details
A total of 2,200 student seats are available under the scheme. Specific reservations are in place for female students across all courses.
| Exam | Total Seats (Stated/Implied) | Female Reserved Seats |
|---|---|---|
| CUET-UG | 1,000 | 150 |
| JEE | Not specified | 50 |
| NEET | Not specified | 50 |
| CLAT | Not specified | 50 |
| CA | Not specified | 50 |
The remaining 1,200 seats (2,200 total minus 1,000 for CUET-UG) are distributed among JEE, NEET, CLAT, and CA. Specific distribution for these individual exams has not been detailed.
Coaching Providers
Empanelled institutions will deliver the coaching. These include established centers such as Akash Institute, Narayana Academy, KD Campus, and Ravindra Institute. These institutions will conduct classes and provide study materials.
Next Steps for Students
Government school students interested in the free coaching program should monitor official announcements. Information regarding application forms, eligibility criteria, and selection procedures will be released by the Delhi government’s education department.