The Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana was launched by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, Government of NCT of Delhi, through Cabinet Decision No.2526 dated 12-12-2017. The scheme aims to provide coaching for economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates, helping them to compete effectively in competitive examinations and secure jobs in both the public and private sectors.
Objective
- Group A and B examinations are conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), and Judicial Services Examination.
- Group A and B examinations conducted by the State Public Service Commission;
- Officers’ Grade examinations conducted by Banks, Insurance Companies, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
- Premier Entrance Examinations for admission in (a) engineering (e.g. IIT-JEE & AIEEE), (b) Medical (e.g. AIPMT), (c) professional courses like Management (e.g. CAT) and Law (e.g. CLAT) and (d) such other disciplines, Government may decide from time to time.
| Sl. No. | Name of course for which coaching to be provided | Duration of Coaching | Maximum ceiling of Coaching fee paid to institution (inclusive of both govt. as well as student share) per candidate (in ₹) |
| 1 | Civil Service (Preliminary)/State Civil Services (Preliminary) | Minimum 5 Months | 40,000 |
| 2 | Civil Service (Mains)/State Civil Services (Mains) | Minimum 4 Months | 40,000 |
| 3 | Entrance examinations for Engineering, Medical, MBA, and other professional courses | Minimum 4 Months | 40,000 |
| 4 | Other Group A&B examinations conducted by UPSC, State Public Service Commissioners (SPSCs), Group B Examinations conducted by SSC and (SPSCs) | Minimum 4 Months | 30,000 |
| 5 | Officers Grade examinations for recruitment in the Banks, LIC, GICs, PSUs | Minimum 4 Months | 30,000 |
Delhi SC Coaching Scholarship Benefits
- Stipend: A stipend of ₹2500 per student per month will be given to local students for attending coaching classes.
- Coaching Fee: 75% of the eligible coaching fee will be paid by the Government. If the family income of the student is a maximum of ₹2.00 lakh, the entire coaching fee will be paid.
- Coaching Opportunity: Coaching can be obtained by students for a maximum of two times. But for the second time, only 50% of the eligible fee will be given.
Delhi Govt SC Scholarship Eligibility
For Students:
- Residency: The resident of Delhi must be the applicant.
- Category: The candidate should be of Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- Educational Qualifications: The candidate should have passed class 10 and 12 (or should be studying class 12) from Delhi schools.
- Income: Total family income should not be more than ₹6.00 lakh per year.
- Age: Students up to the age of 35 years can avail of the scheme.
- Merit: Candidates should fulfill the standard academic requirements of the course where coaching is being provided.
For Coaching Institutions:
- Registration: The institution must be a registered institution, according to the Societies Registration Act or Companies Act.
- Experience: The institution must possess experience of minimum 3 years and minimum 100 students being enrolled every year for a period of at least two years.
- Infrastructure: The institution must have adequate infrastructure in place to ensure quality coaching.
Application Process
Offline Application:
- Visit the concerned coaching institutes or reputed institutions/NGOs.
- Collect the registration form from the institution.
- Fill in the mandatory details and attach the necessary documents.
- Submit the completed application form to the respective coaching institution.
- Once the application is verified, students can avail the benefits of the scheme.
Note: Students should be selected based on academic criteria or eligibility tests as prescribed by the institution. In the absence of fixed criteria, selection will be based on merit.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant
- Educational Certificates (10th & 12th Mark Sheet)
- Residence Proof (e.g., electricity bill, water bill)
- Caste Certificate
- Ration Card
- Passport-sized Photo
- Bank Account Details
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana is what?
This program seeks to give individuals from Scheduled Castes (SC) coaching so they may pass tests and land jobs.
Q2: Under the arrangement, what advantages exist?
Students get a monthly stipend of ₹2500; the government pays 75% of the coaching cost—100% for those whose household income falls under ₹2 lakh.
Q3: Who qualifies for application?
Students have to be Delhi residents with household income below ₹6 lakh annually and have passed both the 10th and the 12th grades from Delhi.
Q4: How should I implement?
Candidates have to visit the corresponding coaching schools, pick up their application form, and send it together with the necessary supporting records.
Q5: Exists an income threshold?
Indeed, the household income has to be less than ₹6 lakh annually if it is to qualify for the scheme.
Q6: Can one access the scheme several times?
Indeed, the advantages can be obtained twice; unfortunately, the government only covers half of the allowable coaching charge for the second session.
Q7: For whom can one apply this scheme?
Only Delhi’s scheduled Caste students who satisfy course eligibility requirements are qualified to apply.
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