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.
- 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),
- Group A and B examinations conducted by the State Public Service Commissions,
- Officers Grade examinations conducted by Banks, Insurance Companies and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs),
- 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.
- 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.
What is the Scheme for Free Coaching for SC and OBC Students
The scheme is targeted towards providing coaching of quality education for economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to enable them to appear in competitive examinations and succeed in obtaining an appropriate job in Public/Private sector
I am from ST category, can I Apply Online for Free Coaching Scheme
No, you cannot apply for this scheme as this scheme is only for SC and OBC category students
What is the family income limit for SC / OBC category students
The annual family income of the SC / OBC category students must not exceed Rs. 8 lakh
What is the official website to make Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC Registration
coaching.dosje.gov.in is the official website to make Free Coaching Scheme for SC / OBC registration
What is the Stipend / Special Allowance Amount for SC / OBC Free Coaching Scheme
Rs. 3,000 for local students, Rs. 6000 for outstation students, Rs. 2,000 amount as special allowance for disabled students
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