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Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
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Overview
To provide high-quality free coaching to economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and eligible beneficiaries of the PM CARES Children Scheme for competitive exams in public and private sector employment and admission into professional courses.
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Description
The scheme named "Scheme of Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme" is an Education Scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The objective of the Scheme is to provide coaching of good quality for economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes SCs and Other Backward Classes OBCs candidates to enable them to appear in competitive examinations for obtaining appropriate jobs in the Public/Private Sector and/or for securing admission in reputed technical and professional higher education institutions. The Scheme will be implemented by the Ministry with the assistance of Dr Ambedkar Foundation DAF through Central Universities empanelled under the Scheme. Category-wise Ratio of Candidates 1. 3500 students will be selected under this scheme annually. 1. Maximum Limit: - A total of 100 students per Central University can be admitted excluding PM CARES beneficiaries . 1. Category-Wise Ratio: - The SC:OBC ratio must be maintained at 70:30. 1. Minimum SC Representation: - The percentage of SC students must not fall below 70%. - In case of non-availability of sufficient SC candidates, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation DAF may relax the ratio. - However, SC representation cannot be reduced below 50% under any circumstances. 1. Reservation for Female Candidates: - 30% of the slots under each category SC and OBC are reserved for female candidates. 1. Relaxation for Female Quota: - If adequate female candidates are not available in any category, male candidates from the same category will be considered to fill the reserved slots 1. All willing/eligible beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme would be admitted by the Central University irrespective of crossing the 100 slots allotted.
Exclusions
• For the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is class 12th, students having less than 50% marks in their class 10th exam, shall not be considered under the scheme.
• Further, in case of competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is Under Graduate level, students having less than 50% marks in their class XII exam, shall not be considered under the scheme.
Benefits
• Stipend
• Interview Incentive
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Course Fee Coverage are as follows:
Eligibility Criteria
1. > **For students belonging to SCs and OBCs Category:**
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste or Other Backward Class.
4. The total annual family income of the applicant (from all sources) should be ₹8,00,000/- or less.
5. For the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is class 12th, the candidate should have passed class 12th or be studying in class 12th as of the date of receiving the benefit under the scheme.
6. Further, in case of competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is Undergraduate level, the candidate should have completed the undergraduate level course or studying in the final year of the undergraduate course concerned at the time of receiving the benefit under the scheme shall be eligible.
7. Benefits under the Scheme can be availed by a particular student not more than twice, irrespective of the number of chances he/she may be entitled to take in a particular competitive examination and irrespective of the number of stages in the exam.
8. The applicant should not already be availing of the benefits of any other coaching scheme.
9. <br>
10. **NOTE:** A list of beneficiaries availing the scheme will also be uploaded on the website of the Ministry and shall be shared with Central Universities/Central Institutes to avoid the possibility of the candidate availing benefits of a similar coaching scheme simultaneously or more than twice.
11. <br>
12. > **For beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme:**
13. - All beneficiaries of the PM CARES Children Scheme who have a certificate (with beneficiary ID) issued by the Central Government confirming their status as beneficiaries are eligible.
14. - There will be no income or caste-related restrictions for such beneficiaries to avail of the benefits under this scheme.
Application Process
Step 1: Applications must be submitted online only through the respective empanelled Central University.
Offline applications will not be accepted.
Central Universities will issue public advertisements inviting applications from eligible candidates.
Online
Applications must be submitted online only through the respective empanelled Central University.
Offline applications will not be accepted.
Central Universities will issue public advertisements inviting applications from eligible candidates.
Required Documents
• Passport Size Photograph.
• Aadhaar card.
• Income Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• Residence Proof.
• Age Proof.
• ID Card.
• Details of the Aadhaar-linked Bank Account.
• Marksheet of Class 10th, for the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is class 12th.
• Marksheet of Class 12th, for the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is Under Graduate level
• Declaration that he/she has not taken benefit more than twice under the Scheme or any other similar coaching scheme run by the Central or State Government.
• Declaration that he/she is not availing benefits under any other coaching scheme of the Centre or State Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the scheme monitored and coordinated?
A: The Ministry, in association with DAF, monitors the scheme by obtaining periodic reports from Central Universities and conducting physical verifications.
Q: An you elaborate on the establishment of the Online Learning Management System?
A: DAF is responsible for establishing an Online Learning Management System for knowledge sharing and coordination among different Central Universities.
Q: What is the responsibility of Central Universities regarding eligibility of students?
A: Central Universities should verify the credentials of students and certify their eligibility; they are solely responsible for any ineligible students.
Q: How is the shifting of students from one Central University to another managed?
A: If the number of students in a particular Central University is insufficient, with the consent of both universities and the student, they can be shifted to other entities.
Q: Can Central Universities enroll students beyond the allocated slots?
A: Yes, they can enroll additional students beyond the allocated slots, but the Ministry does not provide funds for these extra students.
Q: How are payments made to students under this scheme?
A: All payments are released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in the Aadhar-enabled bank accounts of the students.
Q: How is attendance of students monitored during coaching?
A: Central Universities record Aadhar-based biometric attendance and share it with DAF. Students absenting without valid reasons may have their candidature canceled.
Q: What is the minimum duration of coaching for different courses?
A: The minimum duration of coaching varies for different courses, as specified in Annexure-A of the guidelines.
Q: How is the selection of students carried out for coaching?
A: Central Universities issue advertisements inviting eligible students to apply for coaching. Only online applications are considered, and selection is based on a merit list prepared by the institution.
Q: What is the process for renewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Universities?
A: The MoU with Central Universities is signed for a three-year period and can be renewed subject to performance criteria and willingness of the Central University.
Q: What is the role of the Selection Committee in empaneling Central Universities?
A: The Selection Committee recommends Central Universities for selection based on their infrastructure and other requirements necessary for implementing the scheme.
Q: How are Central Universities empanelled for this scheme?
A: Central Universities willing and capable of providing coaching apply online to DAF. The Selection Committee considers their applications based on specific criteria set by the Ministry.
Q: Who is responsible for implementing the 'Free Coaching Scheme'?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Ministry with the assistance of Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) through Central Universities empanelled under the Scheme.
Q: Why is having a valid Aadhar number important for students applying to this scheme?
A: A valid Aadhar number is essential as the payment will be disbursed to the Aadhar-seeded bank account of the student.
Q: What is the income limit for students to be eligible for this scheme?
A: Students belonging to SCs and OBCs with a total family income of Rs. 8.00 lakh or less per annum from all sources are eligible.
The scheme named "Scheme of Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme" is an Education Scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The objective of the Scheme is to provide coaching of good quality for economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes SCs and Other Backward Classes OBCs candidates to enable them to appear in competitive examinations for obtaining appropriate jobs in the Public/Private Sector and/or for securing admission in reputed technical and professional higher education institutions. The Scheme will be implemented by the Ministry with the assistance of Dr Ambedkar Foundation DAF through Central Universities empanelled under the Scheme. Category-wise Ratio of Candidates 1. 3500 students will be selected under this scheme annually. 1. Maximum Limit: - A total of 100 students per Central University can be admitted excluding PM CARES beneficiaries . 1. Category-Wise Ratio: - The SC:OBC ratio must be maintained at 70:30. 1. Minimum SC Representation: - The percentage of SC students must not fall below 70%. - In case of non-availability of sufficient SC candidates, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation DAF may relax the ratio. - However, SC representation cannot be reduced below 50% under any circumstances. 1. Reservation for Female Candidates: - 30% of the slots under each category SC and OBC are reserved for female candidates. 1. Relaxation for Female Quota: - If adequate female candidates are not available in any category, male candidates from the same category will be considered to fill the reserved slots 1. All willing/eligible beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme would be admitted by the Central University irrespective of crossing the 100 slots allotted.
Exclusions
• For the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is class 12th, students having less than 50% marks in their class 10th exam, shall not be considered under the scheme.
• Further, in case of competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is Under Graduate level, students having less than 50% marks in their class XII exam, shall not be considered under the scheme.
Benefits
• Stipend
• Interview Incentive
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Course Fee Coverage are as follows:
Eligibility Criteria
1. > **For students belonging to SCs and OBCs Category:**
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste or Other Backward Class.
4. The total annual family income of the applicant (from all sources) should be ₹8,00,000/- or less.
5. For the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is class 12th, the candidate should have passed class 12th or be studying in class 12th as of the date of receiving the benefit under the scheme.
6. Further, in case of competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is Undergraduate level, the candidate should have completed the undergraduate level course or studying in the final year of the undergraduate course concerned at the time of receiving the benefit under the scheme shall be eligible.
7. Benefits under the Scheme can be availed by a particular student not more than twice, irrespective of the number of chances he/she may be entitled to take in a particular competitive examination and irrespective of the number of stages in the exam.
8. The applicant should not already be availing of the benefits of any other coaching scheme.
9. <br>
10. **NOTE:** A list of beneficiaries availing the scheme will also be uploaded on the website of the Ministry and shall be shared with Central Universities/Central Institutes to avoid the possibility of the candidate availing benefits of a similar coaching scheme simultaneously or more than twice.
11. <br>
12. > **For beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme:**
13. - All beneficiaries of the PM CARES Children Scheme who have a certificate (with beneficiary ID) issued by the Central Government confirming their status as beneficiaries are eligible.
14. - There will be no income or caste-related restrictions for such beneficiaries to avail of the benefits under this scheme.
Application Process
Step 1: Applications must be submitted online only through the respective empanelled Central University.
Offline applications will not be accepted.
Central Universities will issue public advertisements inviting applications from eligible candidates.
Online
Applications must be submitted online only through the respective empanelled Central University.
Offline applications will not be accepted.
Central Universities will issue public advertisements inviting applications from eligible candidates.
Required Documents
• Passport Size Photograph.
• Aadhaar card.
• Income Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• Residence Proof.
• Age Proof.
• ID Card.
• Details of the Aadhaar-linked Bank Account.
• Marksheet of Class 10th, for the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is class 12th.
• Marksheet of Class 12th, for the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is Under Graduate level
• Declaration that he/she has not taken benefit more than twice under the Scheme or any other similar coaching scheme run by the Central or State Government.
• Declaration that he/she is not availing benefits under any other coaching scheme of the Centre or State Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the scheme monitored and coordinated?
A: The Ministry, in association with DAF, monitors the scheme by obtaining periodic reports from Central Universities and conducting physical verifications.
Q: An you elaborate on the establishment of the Online Learning Management System?
A: DAF is responsible for establishing an Online Learning Management System for knowledge sharing and coordination among different Central Universities.
Q: What is the responsibility of Central Universities regarding eligibility of students?
A: Central Universities should verify the credentials of students and certify their eligibility; they are solely responsible for any ineligible students.
Q: How is the shifting of students from one Central University to another managed?
A: If the number of students in a particular Central University is insufficient, with the consent of both universities and the student, they can be shifted to other entities.
Q: Can Central Universities enroll students beyond the allocated slots?
A: Yes, they can enroll additional students beyond the allocated slots, but the Ministry does not provide funds for these extra students.
Q: How are payments made to students under this scheme?
A: All payments are released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in the Aadhar-enabled bank accounts of the students.
Q: How is attendance of students monitored during coaching?
A: Central Universities record Aadhar-based biometric attendance and share it with DAF. Students absenting without valid reasons may have their candidature canceled.
Q: What is the minimum duration of coaching for different courses?
A: The minimum duration of coaching varies for different courses, as specified in Annexure-A of the guidelines.
Q: How is the selection of students carried out for coaching?
A: Central Universities issue advertisements inviting eligible students to apply for coaching. Only online applications are considered, and selection is based on a merit list prepared by the institution.
Q: What is the process for renewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Universities?
A: The MoU with Central Universities is signed for a three-year period and can be renewed subject to performance criteria and willingness of the Central University.
Q: What is the role of the Selection Committee in empaneling Central Universities?
A: The Selection Committee recommends Central Universities for selection based on their infrastructure and other requirements necessary for implementing the scheme.
Q: How are Central Universities empanelled for this scheme?
A: Central Universities willing and capable of providing coaching apply online to DAF. The Selection Committee considers their applications based on specific criteria set by the Ministry.
Q: Who is responsible for implementing the 'Free Coaching Scheme'?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Ministry with the assistance of Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) through Central Universities empanelled under the Scheme.
Q: Why is having a valid Aadhar number important for students applying to this scheme?
A: A valid Aadhar number is essential as the payment will be disbursed to the Aadhar-seeded bank account of the student.
Q: What is the income limit for students to be eligible for this scheme?
A: Students belonging to SCs and OBCs with a total family income of Rs. 8.00 lakh or less per annum from all sources are eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
1
> **For students belonging to SCs and OBCs Category:**
2
The applicant should be a student.
3
The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste or Other Backward Class.
4
The total annual family income of the applicant (from all sources) should be ₹8,00,000/- or less.
5
For the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is class 12th, the candidate should have passed class 12th or be studying in class 12th as of the date of receiving the benefit under the scheme.
6
Further, in case of competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is Undergraduate level, the candidate should have completed the undergraduate level course or studying in the final year of the undergraduate course concerned at the time of receiving the benefit under the scheme shall be eligible.
7
Benefits under the Scheme can be availed by a particular student not more than twice, irrespective of the number of chances he/she may be entitled to take in a particular competitive examination and irrespective of the number of stages in the exam.
8
The applicant should not already be availing of the benefits of any other coaching scheme.
9
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10
**NOTE:** A list of beneficiaries availing the scheme will also be uploaded on the website of the Ministry and shall be shared with Central Universities/Central Institutes to avoid the possibility of the candidate availing benefits of a similar coaching scheme simultaneously or more than twice.
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12
> **For beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme:**
13
- All beneficiaries of the PM CARES Children Scheme who have a certificate (with beneficiary ID) issued by the Central Government confirming their status as beneficiaries are eligible.
14
- There will be no income or caste-related restrictions for such beneficiaries to avail of the benefits under this scheme.
Benefits
Stipend
Interview Incentive
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Course Fee Coverage are as follows:
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport Size Photograph. |
| 2 | Aadhaar card. |
| 3 | Income Certificate. |
| 4 | Caste Certificate. |
| 5 | Residence Proof. |
| 6 | Age Proof. |
| 7 | ID Card. |
| 8 | Details of the Aadhaar-linked Bank Account. |
| 9 | Marksheet of Class 10th, for the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is class 12th. |
| 10 | Marksheet of Class 12th, for the competitive exams for which the qualifying exam is Under Graduate level |
| 11 | Declaration that he/she has not taken benefit more than twice under the Scheme or any other similar coaching scheme run by the Central or State Government. |
| 12 | Declaration that he/she is not availing benefits under any other coaching scheme of the Centre or State Government. |
How to Apply
1
Applications must be submitted online only through the respective empanelled Central University. Offline applications will not be accepted. Central Universities will issue public advertisements inviting applications from eligible candidates.
Online Applications must be submitted online only through the respective empanelled Central University. Offline applications will not be accepted. Central Universities will issue public advertisements inviting applications from eligible candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ministry, in association with DAF, monitors the scheme by obtaining periodic reports from Central Universities and conducting physical verifications.
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