Free Coaching for Students with Disabilities
- Amount
- ₹100 – ₹2,500
- Deadline
- 31 Dec 2025
- Who can apply
- Student must have at least 40% disability. Preparing for competitive exams (UPSC, SSC, RRBs for Group A & B, State PSCs, other competitive exams for higher education & jobs).
About the Program
The Free Coaching for Students with Disabilities scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). It provides financial support to empaneled voluntary organizations for offering free coaching to students with disabilities preparing for competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, RRBs, State PSCs, and other admission/job-related tests.
Eligibility
- Students with at least 40% disability, from families with an annual income not exceeding ₹6,00,000, preparing for specified competitive exams.
- Students can avail the scheme only once and should not be receiving benefits under any similar central government scheme.
Benefits
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Free coaching through empaneled voluntary organizations.
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Stipend of ₹2,500/month for local students and ₹5,000/month for outstation students.
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Study material and incidental expenses covered.
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Equal opportunity support for students with disabilities in competitive exams and higher education/job opportunities.
Documents Required
- Photo
- Aadhaar Front
- Aadhaar Back
- Birth Certificate
- Marksheet Previous Class
- Marksheet Recent
- Disability Certificate
How to Apply
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Visit the official website of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).
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Go to the "Schemes" section → select "Free Coaching for Students with Disabilities".
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Download and fill out the application form.
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Attach all required documents.
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Submit the completed form to an empaneled voluntary organization offering coaching.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 31 Dec 2025.