![[Updated] Delhi’s New Free Coaching Scheme 2025 for UPSC, IIT & NEET Exams Coaching](https://sarkariyojana.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/delhi-free-coaching-scheme.jpg)
Delhi government is preparing a new free coaching scheme for Dalit students to study for UPSC (IAS/IPS), IIT-JEE, NEET and other competitive exams. Draft work has started in the SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Welfare Department, and a formal announcement is expected soon. The plan is to cover tuition fees at empanelled coaching centres and may also include a small stipend for daily needs. Stronger checks and better clarity will be used so money reaches real students.
Important: Earlier free coaching scheme Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana which was started by 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.
What is Delhi Free Coaching Scheme (New – Coming Soon)
New free coaching scheme will help Dalit students prepare for major exams like civil services, engineering and medical entrances without paying coaching fees. Department has been asked to prepare the full scheme with rules, eligibility, panel of institutes and a monitoring system. Exact dates, eligibility limits and application process will 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 will 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 will be confirmed in the official notice.
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Key Highlights
- Free coaching for UPSC, IIT-JEE, NEET and other competitive exams at empanelled institutes; fees to be paid by Delhi government.
- Stipend component is being studied so students can manage travel and study material.
- Stronger monitoring for fee payments, attendance and results to avoid past issues; focus on clarity and accountability.
- Application, eligibility and institute list will 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.delhigovt.nic.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.delhigovt.nic.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.delhigovt.nic.in or call the department helpline number at 011-23379512.