Free online coaching scheme for competitive exams to be launched on September 10
The state government is launching the 'Mukhyamanthri Vidyarthi Sahaya Hasta' scheme to provide free online coaching for competitive exams to 90,000 eligible candidates. The program aims to support students from rural areas and farming families in securing government jobs.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses educational inequality by providing resources for civil service and competitive exam preparation to underprivileged demographics.
The State government has decided to provide free online coaching for various competitive examinations to eligible candidates under the ‘Mukhyamanthri Vidyarthi Sahaya Hasta’ scheme, and the Higher Education Department will launch the scheme on Thursday (September 10, 2026).
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayaraddi said, “The main objective of the scheme is to equip students to face competitive examinations with confidence and without stress. Children of farmers and those from rural areas should not be deprived of opportunities to appear for competitive examinations. The Higher Education Department is implementing this scheme free of cost with the aim of helping them secure government jobs.”
“The scheme is being implemented at a total cost of ₹9 crore for around 90,000 candidates, and each candidate will be provided three months of free online coaching through a selected coaching institute,” he added.
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