JEE Main 2022: Check list of free govt-run coaching for engineering entrance exams

Many state governments provide free coaching institutes for entrance exams like JEE Main and NEET. Check the list and admission process here.

Engineering is one of the largest education domains globally. In India alone, more than 20 lakh students take admission in various engineering institutes at UG level courses every year. There are numerous coaching institutes that provide assistance to students in cracking the engineering entrance examinations and taking admission in their preferred institute. Most of these institutes are privately owned and charge a hefty amount, making it unbearable and out of reach from many deserving and economically poor aspirants.

However, many state governments and also some educational trusts/individuals run free coaching institutes to help deserving and needy students. Admission to most of these free JEE Main coaching institutes is based on merit in intermediate marks while some institutes also offer admission through entrance exam.

Most free coaching institutes for entrance exams target JEE Main, which is the most popular engineering exam. JEE Main is the gateway to admission in prestigious institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Many states which do not conduct their own entrance exams for admission to UG engineering courses also admit students on the basis of JEE Main score. Check below the list of free coaching institutes for JEE Main 2022.

Delhi Govt Coaching

The Delhi govt has set up “Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojna” for the preparation of JEE Main. Students of SC/ST/OBC and underprivileged candidates can apply for this coaching. Students are also provided a monthly stipend of INR 2500 to cover travel and stationery expenses.

Uttar Pradesh Abhyuday Yojna For Rural Students

Free coaching for JEE Main aspirants has been set up by the Uttar Pradesh government. Admission is based on an online exam with only a limited number of seats. Preparation of other exams like NEET, UPSC, NDA, and SSC is also provided by the govt.

Rajasthan Govt Anuprati Coaching

The Rajasthan government’s “Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Scheme” is for SC/ST/OBC and EWS category students with an annual income of less than 8 Lakh. More than 17 such coaching institutes have been set up in various districts.

Haryana Govt Coaching

Haryana govt has set up free coaching institutes for students studying in class 10 and 12 government-run schools for the preparation of exams like JEE Main and NEET. The name of the scheme is “Super 100”. A total of 26 students out of 100 have bagged a seat each in IITs in the year 2021. Students who secure 80% marks in class 10 are eligible for admission and final admission is based on entrance exam and interview.

Odisha Govt Coaching

The Odisha Govt provides free coaching to meritorious students of mining-affected areas. The govt has set up three coaching institutes in Rourkela, Sundargarh, and Rajgangpur. Students preparing for national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, NEET can prepare from these institutes. Admission of underprivileged students and those from tribal areas is based on merit.

Other than these, there are also many other individuals/educational trusts which provide free coaching for JEE Main and NEET. Admission to the individual and trust run institutes is through entrance exams. 

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