Delhi To Assam, States That Provide Free NEET UG, JEE Coaching – News18

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main stand out as two of the most fiercely competitive examinations in India, serving as the primary gateway to gaining admission into esteemed medical and engineering institutions across the nation. Several factors contribute to the intense competition associated with these exams. To begin with, the availability of seats in medical and engineering colleges is severely limited. Furthermore, the courses offered by these colleges are highly sought after, as they provide lucrative career opportunities upon completion. In India, medical and engineering professions are among the most sought-after and well-paying.

Given the intense competition and the exorbitant fees associated with coaching programs for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG), numerous state governments and school boards extend complimentary coaching opportunities to aspiring engineering and medical students. Some states offer cost-free residential coaching programs to students of all categories, while others specifically target certain groups, primarily those from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, by providing coaching for engineering and medical entrance exams.

Here’s a state-wise list of state governments providing free coaching to engineering and medical aspirants.

1. Delhi 

In Delhi, the government extends cost-free coaching for aspiring engineers and medical students preparing for the JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and NEET UG examinations. This coaching is made accessible through the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana program, which is part of the SC and ST welfare scheme. The application deadlines and program particulars are officially announced by the department responsible for the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes within the Delhi government. It’s important to note that government school students have exclusive access to free coaching for IIT JEE and AIIMS medical entrance exams. For more information, you can visit the official website at scstwelfare.delhi.gov.in.

2. Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh, under the Abhyudaya Scheme, offers cost-free counselling to those aspiring to appear for the IIT JEE Main and NEET UG exams. The selection of students for these tuition centres is determined through an entrance examination. Registration for the Uttar Pradesh state’s complimentary engineering and medical entrance test typically commences in March. You can find more information on the official website: abhyuday.up.gov.in.

3. Telangana

The Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TTWREIS) collaborates with the Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TSWREIS) to provide complimentary coaching for IIT JEE and NEET to aspirants belonging to the SC and ST categories. This coaching centre is exclusively located in Hyderabad, and students are selected based on their performance in the Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET). You can find more information on their official website: tgtwgurukulam.telangana.gov.in.

4. Bihar

Here, the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) provides free accommodations and meals to JEE and NEET aspirants as part of their coaching program. The application process for this complimentary coaching typically commences in August, and the selection test is conducted in September. The coaching centres for the non-residential program are located in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Chhapra, Darbhanga, Saharsa, Purnia, Bhagalpur, Munger, and Gaya. For more information, please visit their official website: coaching.biharboardonline.com.

5. West Bengal

In West Bengal, the government offers free coaching for NEET and JEE Main exclusively to students hailing from the ST and SC communities. The application window for this tuition program typically opens in March-April and is overseen by the Department of Backward Class Welfare and Tribal Development of the West Bengal government. Further details can be found on their official website: wbbcdev.gov.in.

6. Assam

The Assam government offers a no-cost mentoring program for JEE Main and NEET UG aspirants. To participate, students are required to apply and undergo a selection test. The application procedure is conducted offline and generally begins in June, with the selection test taking place in August. Additional details can be found on their official website: directorwptbc.assam.gov.in.