Delhi Free Coaching Scheme 2026: Status, Jai Bhim Yojana Closed, Official Website

Delhi government was preparing a new free coaching scheme for Dalit students to study for UPSC (IAS/IPS), IIT-JEE, NEET and other competitive exams. Draft work had started in the SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Welfare Department, and a formal announcement was expected. The plan was to cover tuition fees at empanelled coaching centres and may also include a small stipend for daily needs.

Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.

Important: Earlier free coaching scheme Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana, which was started by the former AAP government, has been discontinued and is not taking new students. It had faced payment and process issues at some coaching centres and is now closed.

Delhi Free Coaching Scheme: Status and Details

New free coaching scheme was planned to help Dalit students prepare for major exams like civil services, engineering and medical entrances without paying coaching fees. The department was asked to prepare the full scheme with rules, eligibility, panel of institutes and a monitoring system. Exact dates, eligibility limits and application process were to be shared after official release.

What to expect in the new scheme: Free coaching at approved institutes, possible stipend for study and travel, strict attendance and performance tracking, and a simple application path once launched. Finance and Law departments were to review the draft before notification.

Who it is for: Dalit students from Delhi who want to study for UPSC, JEE, NEET and similar exams but cannot afford private coaching. Final beneficiary rules, income limits and documents were to be confirmed in the official notice.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Delhi Free Coaching Scheme (New)
Status	Closed / Not launched
Launched By	Delhi government, SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Welfare Department
Beneficiaries	Dalit (SC/ST/OBC) students of Delhi
Exams Covered	UPSC, IIT-JEE, NEET and other competitive exams
Official Website	scstwelfare.delhi.gov.in

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Key Highlights

Main points of the planned scheme are given below.

• Free coaching for UPSC, IIT-JEE, NEET and other competitive exams at empanelled institutes; fees were to be paid by Delhi government.
• Stipend component was being studied so students can manage travel and study material.
• Stronger monitoring for fee payments, attendance and results was planned to avoid past issues; focus on clarity and responsibility.
• Application, eligibility and institute list were to be shared after approval; students should keep Aadhaar, address proof, caste certificate and education records ready.

Helpline and Official Website

For general scheme queries in Delhi, you can call 011-23379511. For department updates, visit the Welfare Department website: scstwelfare.delhi.gov.in. New coaching scheme details will be added here after official notification.

Discontinued - Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana

Status: Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana is closed. No new admissions are happening under this scheme. It earlier supported SC/ST/OBC/EWS students with coaching fee coverage and a monthly stipend, but later stopped due to payment and process issues under review.

Why keep this note: Many readers search for the old scheme. The following items are kept only for record. Please do not use them to apply; they are not active.

Steps for Students

STEP 1: Keep basic documents ready like Aadhaar, address proof, caste certificate, income certificate and 10th/12th mark-sheets.

STEP 2: Check scstwelfare.delhi.gov.in for the new notification and list of coaching institutes after launch.

STEP 3: Apply as per the new process when the portal goes live; follow the instructions for document upload, verification and seat allotment.

Helpline Number

Students can call the central helpline number for all Delhi government schemes at 011-23379511.

For more information about the free coaching scheme, students can visit the Welfare Department website at scstwelfare.delhi.gov.in or call the department helpline number at 011-23379512.