Dreaming of becoming an IAS or IPS officer but worried about coaching expenses? Good news! Many state governments across India have launched schemes to make UPSC preparation affordable — even free — for deserving candidates from various backgrounds.
Here’s a list of major government-sponsored coaching and scholarship schemes you can benefit from:
Top State Schemes for Free UPSC Coaching & Scholarships
🔹 Uttar Pradesh – CM Abhyudaya Yojana
Free offline & online coaching for UPSC, NEET, JEE aspirants. Direct mentorship by senior IAS/PCS officers.
🔹 Delhi – Jai Bheem Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana
75% coaching fee paid by the government; 100% fee coverage for families earning less than Rs 2 lakh annually.
🔹 Tamil Nadu – Naan Mudhalvan Scheme
Monthly Rs 7,500 for prelims, ₹25,000 for mains, Rs 50,000 for interview stage preparation.
🔹 Chhattisgarh – Rajiv Yuva Utthan Yojana
Free coaching for SC/ST/OBC plus ₹1,000 monthly stipend.
🔹 Arunachal Pradesh – CM’s Civil Services Coaching Scheme
Up to Rs 5 lakh support for prelims & mains via empanelled institutes.
🔹 Tripura – LAKSHYA Scholarship
₹1 lakh financial aid including travel and coaching support; extra Rs 20,000 for interview stage.
🔹 Gujarat – SC Coaching Assistance Scheme
Up to Rs 20,000 reimbursement or full tuition fee for Scheduled Caste students.
🔹 Maharashtra – UPSC Scholarship
Rs 10,000 monthly stipend plus coaching fee for candidates who have cleared prelims or mains earlier.
🔹Manipur – Super IAS 500 Scholarship
Top 500 aspirants get free/subsidised coaching; full coaching for top 200 students.
Why These Schemes Matter?
Preparing for UPSC is costly and competitive. Many talented candidates from weaker economic sections drop out due to high coaching fees. These schemes aim to remove such barriers and provide equal opportunity to all aspirants.
✔ Free or subsidised UPSC coaching
✔ Monthly stipends up to Rs 10,000
✔ Direct fund transfers via DBT
✔ Benefits for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and General categories (varies by state)
Start your UPSC journey today — check your state’s official website for eligibility and application details!
