Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC Students – Apply Online at coaching.dosje.gov.in

Central govt. is inviting online application form for Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC Students at coaching.dosje.gov.in. In this scheme, the Indian govt. will provide assistance for entire coaching fee or prescribed coaching fee for a course (whichever is less). Local students will get stipend of Rs. 3000 while outstation students will get stipend of Rs. 6,000 along with special allowance of Rs. 2000 for disabled till the duration of the course. All the interested candidates from scheduled caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) category can now apply online at the official website.

The revised scholarship guidelines of “Central Sector Scheme of Free Coaching For SC and OBC Students” have been issued by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The annual family income of applicant who wants to make Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC Students registration must be less than Rs. 8 lakh per annum. The only mode to seek assistance for coaching under this scheme is through online mode and applications must be submitted before last date.

The total number of seats for which applications are invited under Free Coaching Scheme for SC and OBC students are 2000. In this article, we will tell you about the revised guidelines, courses for which assistance is applicable, list of empanelled coaching institutions / centres, eligibility and complete details.

Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC Students – Complete Details

The Free Coaching Scheme of Dept. of Social Justice & Empowerment supports coaching of good quality for economically disadvantaged SCs and OBCs candidates. In this scheme, govt. provides assistance to enable students to appear in competitive examinations and to succeed in obtaining an appropriate job in public / private sector.

How to Apply for Scheme for Free Coaching for SC and OBC Students

The official website to apply online for the Scheme for Free Coaching for SC and OBC Students has been launched which can be accessed using the link – http://coaching.dosje.gov.in/(S(f0lf3neqrq3ucd3cz4dkk11z))/OuterPages/Default.aspx.

The login option is available here – http://coaching.dosje.gov.in/(S(f0lf3neqrq3ucd3cz4dkk11z))/OuterPages/Login.aspx. Through this link, applicants can apply online for Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC Students. The page for making login will appear as shown below:-

Link to Check Notification for Selected Applicants – http://coaching.dosje.gov.in/(S(f0lf3neqrq3ucd3cz4dkk11z))/OuterPages/docs/DFA.pdf

Courses for which Free Coaching will be given to SC / OBC Students

Here is the complete list of courses for which Free Coaching will be given to the SC / OBC students.

1. Group A and B examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and the various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs),
2. Group A and B examinations conducted by the State Public Service Commissions,
3. Officers Grade examinations conducted by Banks, Insurance Companies and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs),
4. Premier Entrance Examinations for admission in Engineering such as IIT-JEE & AIEEE, Medical like AIPMT, Professional courses like Management (eg. CAT) and Law (eg. CLAT) and any other such disciplines decided by Ministry.
5. Eligibility tests/examinations like SAT, GRE, GMAT and TOEFL.

Stipend / Special Allowance under Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC Students

Stipend: Monthly stipend of Rs. 3000/- per student will be paid for local students for attending the coaching class. Similarly, Rs. 6000/- per student will be paid per month for outstation students.
Special Allowance: Students with disabilities (equal to or more than 40% disability) would also be eligible for Special Allowance of Rs.2000/- per student per month towards reader allowance, escort allowance, helper allowance, etc.

Eligibility Criteria and Selection of Beneficiary Students

Only those candidates who fulfills the below mentioned eligibility criteria will be eligible for the Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC students:-

• The students should be selected by the coaching institution based on academic criteria prescribed by the institution itself. The institution may relax these criteria for SC/ OBC candidates.
• Only students belonging to SCs and OBCs having total family income from all sources of Rs. 8.00 lakh or less per annum will be eligible for benefits under the Scheme.
• Benefits under the Scheme can be availed by a particular student not more than twice irrespective of the number of chances.
• Where examination is conducted in two stages viz. Preliminary and Main, the candidates will be entitled for free coaching for both the examinations. They will be entitled for free coaching upto two times each for Preliminary and Main examinations as per their convenience. However, there will be no restriction in number of chances for coaching for Interview, if the candidate is selected for interview.

The selected student shall have to attend all classes. In case any student remains absent for 15 days without any valid reason, then benefits of free coaching shall be discontinued.

Implementing Agencies – Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC

The Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC students will be implemented through reputed coaching institutions/centres run by:-
• Central Government/ State Governments/ UT Administrations/ PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies under Central/ State Governments,
• Universities (both Central and State) including the Deemed Universities and Private Universities recognized by concerned authority; and
• Registered private institutions/NGOs.

Duration of Empanelment: Empanelment for 3 years has been introduced. Proposals are being invited through State Government as Nodal Agencies. For more details, check notification through the link below- http://socialjustice.nic.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/Revised%20Scholarship%20Scheme636051329039782700.pdf

List of Coaching Institutions / Centres Empanelled (State/UT-wise)

Here is the complete list of Coaching Institutions / Centres (State/UT-wise) empanelled under Scheme of Free Coaching for SC and OBC students.

Sl. No.	State/UT	Name of Institution		Course(s)	Contact Number
1	Assam	1. Chitale’s Personalized Learning Pvt. Ltd., 182, Chandas Tower, Hatigaon, Guwahati-781006, Kamrup, Assam.		JEE & MBA Entrance	8828435393
2	Bihar	1. The Gurukul Practice Centre,  1stFloor, Near Durga Mandir, Maranpur, Bodhgaya Road, District-Gaya, Bihar- 823001.		NEET & IIT-JEE	9321085949
3	Chandigarh	1. Bulls Eye (Mind Tree Eduvation Pvt. Ltd.), , SCO 90-92, 2nd Floor, Sector-8C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh.		GRE/GMAT &   CAT	0172-4611111
		2. MT Educare Ltd., SCO-350-351-352, Ground Floor, Sector-34 A, Chandigarh- 160022.		NEET & CA-CPT	9888590575
4	Delhi	1. Jan Kalyan Shiksha Samittee, Samkalp Bhawan, Plot No. 15, Sector-IV, R.K. Puram, Institutional Area, New Delhi-110022		UPSC (Pre-cum Mains)	011-2619665, 26183070
		2. Career Power Metis Eduventures Private Limited, 201-204, Second Floor, Pragati Deep, Distt.- Centre, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi-110092.		Banking & SSC	011-43061500
		3. Sachdeva New P.T. College, New Delhi, 29- South Patel Nagar, New Delhi- 110008.		SSC & Bank PO	011-25848070/8182, 9810008070
		4. IES Academy Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 28 B/7, 2nd Floor, Jia Sarai Near IIT, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016.		IES &  GATE	011-26537570, 09810958290
		5. Career Plus Educational Society, 301/A-37, 38,39, Ansal Building, Commercial Complex, Dr. Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi – 110009.		UPSC & SPSC	9811069629
		6. BSC Academy Pvt. Ltd., C-37, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar Complex, Delhi- 110092.		Banking Exam (PO, Clerk) &     SSC	011-22484910
		7. Meridian Courses, B- 13, 3rd Floor, Commercial Complex, Dr. Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi.		UPSC & SPSC	011-27652131, 9312577533
		8. Dikshant Education Centre, 301-303, A- 31-34, Jaina House Extension, Commercial Complex, Dr. Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi-110009.		UPSC & SPSC	011-47082542
5	Gujarat	1. MT Educare Ltd.,  C/16, 17, 3rd Floor, Trident Mall, Near Race Course Circle, Vadodara-390007,  Gujarat.		JEE & CA-CPT	9714990100
		2. Chitale’s Personalized Learning Pvt. Ltd., 501, Manas Complex, Opposite Star Bazar, Near Jodhpur Cross Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad-380015, Gujarat.		UPSC & MBA Entrance	9714789555
		3. Aryan Foundation, Taksh Complex-1, First Floor-A, Vasna Road, Vadodara, Gujarat.		NEET & CA-CPT	8828435352
6	Haryana	1. LILAC Education Pvt. Ltd., M-24, Old DLF Colony, Sector-14, Gurgaon.		UPSC & SPSC	09899483203
7	Jammu & Kashmir	1. Bandipora College of Information Technology, Hospital Road, Near Faziam School, Ward No. 5, Bandipora, Jammu & Kashmir- 193502.		KAS (Kashmir Administration Service) & AIEEE	01957-225546
8	Karnataka	1. Global Education Trust, 2nd Floor, Sri Nidhi Complex, Nr. Kudroli Temple, Alake, Mangalore-575003.		NEET & JEE	9004608002
		2. Aryan Foundation, Near Kottara Chowki, Bangra Kulur, Mangalore, Karnataka.		NEET & JEE	7760885338
9	Madhya Pradesh	1. Perfect  Samajik Evam Shikshan Samiti, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh		Bank PO &   RRB	0755-2775533, 9827090217
		2. Tanishk Shikshan Evam Samaj Kalyan Sanstha Samiti, M.P. Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh		Bank PO & RRB	0755-2554800,  9827361802
		3. Comp-Feeders Takiniki Prashikshan Sansthan, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.(Centres: Ujjain & Ratlam)		Banking & RRB	0731-2788978,  9981137184
		4. Excellent Civil Academy Trust, K.K. Plaza Zone, M.P. Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh		UPSC (Pre-cum Mains)	9355602224
		5. Disha Diya Education Trust, J.K. Town, Kolar Road, Bhopal , Madhya Pradesh		IIT-JEE & NEET/AIPMT	0184-2207540, 8901322234
10	Maharastra	1. The Gurukul Practice Centre,  A-102, Riddhi-Siddhi Apartment, Plot No. B-7, Sector- 20, Nerul West, Above PNB Bank, Navi Mumbai- 400706.		NEET & IIT-JEE	7666584292
		2. Global Education Trust, Mulund, Mumbai, Maharastra		CA-CPT	9004608002
		3. Chitale’s Personlised Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd., Mulund, Mumbai, Maharastra		Bank PO	9821301498
		4. MT Educare Ltd., Mulund, Maharastra		UPSC	022-25937700
		5. Aryan Foundation, Borivali (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra		NEET	0824-2881000
11	Manipur	1. Youth Step Forward Centre, Wangjing Bazar, P.O.-Wangjing Bazar, Manipur-795148.		AIPMT/ NEET & IIT JEE/ AIEEE	9436663161
12	Meghalaya	1. Sachdeva New  P.T. College, Room No.- 13, 1st Floor, Block-B, Shillong College, Boyce Road, Shillong		SSC &  Bank PO	9810008070
13	Punjab	1. MT Educare Ltd., SCO-135, Above Coke agency near Nabha Gate, Patiala- 147001, Punjab.		JEE & CA-CPT	9702709888
		2. Global Education  Trust, SFC, 101 Near Indian Overseas Bank, Chotti Baradari, Patiala-147001, Punjab.		NEET &  JEE	9004608002
		3. Chitale’s Personalized Learning Pvt. Ltd., SCO 136-141, Near ICICI Bank, Chotti Baradari, Patiala-147001, Punjab.		UPSC &  MBA Entrance	9702702666
14	Rajasthan	1. Patanjali IAS Classes Pvt. Ltd., B.O.-31, Patanjali Bhawan, Satya Vihar Lalkothi, Near Jain ENT Hospital, Jaipur-302015.		UPSC  & SPSC	0141-2741123
		2. Mother’s Education Hub, J-7, Near Kanha Sweets, Infront of Big Bazaar, Gopalpura Pulia, Jaipur – 302018, Rajasthan.		Bank PO & SSC	9828622200
		3. Career Point Limited, B-28, 10-B Schemes, Gopalpura Bypass, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302018.		IIT-JEE &  Pre-Medical (PMT)	7443040000, 7443040050
15	Tamil Nadu	1. MT Educare Ltd., No. 7, 1st Floor, Rosy Tower, Nungambakkam High Road, Opposite ICAI institute, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 600034.		NEET & CA-CPT	9987567100
		2. Shankar IAS Academy, Shanti Colony, Annanagar, Chennai – 600040.		UPSC &  TNPSC- Pre.	044-45522227, 044-43533445
16	Tripura	1. Sachdeva New  P.T. College, Office of the OBC Commission, 1st Floor, VIP Road, Gurkhabasti, Agartala .		SSC & Bank PO	9810008070
17	UttarPradesh	1. Pioneer Foundation, 250/15 KA, Shyamkunj, Yahiaganj, Lucknow-226001.		Pre- Medical & Pre-Engineering	9918337808
		2. PMT Physics College, Lucknow, 31/56, M.G. Marg, Above Bata & Kay Sons Showroom, Opposite Hotel Capoor’s, Hazratganj, Lucknow- 226001.		Pre- Medical (NEET) & Pre-Engineering (IIT/UPSEE)	0522-2616637
18	Himachal Pradesh	1. Himalayan Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sadhaura Road, Kala Amb, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh (Centre: Sirmour & Solan)		JEE & CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)	9671300970
19	Odisha	1. AAKASH Coaching Institution, Near Salipur Autonomous College, Cuttack, Odisha		AIEEE & Banking	06762-247048, 9438772420
		2. The Shine Institute, PO: Kunjakanta, Dist: Dhenkanal, Odisha		AIEEE & Banking	06762-228047, 8658566790

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

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