Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES Children Scheme
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a free coaching scheme run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment across India. It provides high-quality coaching to help Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and children supported under the PM CARES Children Scheme prepare for competitive exams. The scheme aims to help these groups compete for government and private sector jobs, as well as admission into professional courses like engineering, medicine, and civil services.
What You Get
- Free coaching classes for competitive examinations
- Preparation for government job entrance exams
- Preparation for professional course admission exams
- Study materials and resources provided
- Guidance from qualified instructors
Who Can Apply
- Age: 16–30 years
- Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category, OR
- Must belong to Other Backward Class (OBC) category, OR
- Must be a beneficiary of PM CARES Children Scheme
- Must be preparing for competitive exams or professional course admissions
- Age and other eligibility criteria as per specific exam requirements
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. PM CARES Beneficiary Certificate
- 5. Educational Qualification Certificate
- 6. Bank Passbook
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 16–30 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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