The Uttar Pradesh government's free residential coaching scheme for IAS and PCS exams has garnered significant interest, with 6,844 out of 10,167 registered candidates appearing for the entrance examination held on July 5, 2026, at 29 centres across the state.
Scheme Details and Objective
The scheme, introduced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, aims to provide equal opportunities to talented aspirants from economically weaker sections, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.
A total of 865 selected candidates will receive free residential coaching at seven centres across Uttar Pradesh, with 25% of seats reserved for candidates who have qualified the preliminary examination through lateral entry.
Implementation and Timeline
The entrance examination was conducted by the Social Welfare Department, and the results will be followed by a counselling process for selected candidates. Regular classes are scheduled to commence on August 1, 2026, and will continue until May 31, 2027.
- Total registered candidates: 10,167
- Candidates who appeared for the exam: 6,844 (67.3%)
- Number of selected candidates to receive coaching: 865
- Number of coaching centres: 7
The scheme is expected to benefit meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds who were previously unable to afford quality coaching for competitive exams.
Next Steps
After the results are declared, the counselling process will be conducted to admit selected candidates to various residential coaching centres. The progress of the scheme will be closely watched as it aims to contribute to positive social transformation by empowering talented youth from weaker sections.
