Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced free online coaching from home for students preparing for competitive examinations after Class 12. The facility will be available to 10,000 students across the state in its first year, according to his remarks carried in a PTI Videos .
Dhami said the programme would support aspirants targeting examinations such as the National Defence Academy (NDA), Combined Defence Services (CDS), Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and defence services. He also said students preparing for examinations in other fields would be eligible.
Coaching cost and access
The chief minister said comparable coaching generally costs Rs 50,000-60,000, but the online facility would be provided free of cost. Students will be able to prepare from home, potentially reducing the need to travel or pay for private coaching.
The announcement is relevant to students across Uttarakhand who begin competitive-exam preparation after completing Class 12. However, the available announcement does not provide details about the application process, selection criteria, course schedule or the platform through which classes will be delivered.
Dhami’s message on examination integrity
Dhami also referred to Uttarakhand’s stringent anti-cheating law during his remarks. He said the law had become an example for the entire country.
“Students and parents should have complete faith that if children study hard and prepare well, no one will be able to undermine their hard work, talent or merit,” Dhami said.
He added that “no cheating mafia will be allowed to rob them of the fruits of their efforts.” The statement presented free preparation support and stronger action against cheating as part of the government’s message to students and parents.
The announcement does not specify when registrations will open or when the coaching programme will begin. Further official details will be needed before students can apply or access the classes.
Conclusion
Uttarakhand plans to provide free online coaching from home to 10,000 students in the programme’s first year, while the chief minister has promised firm action against cheating and urged students to rely on hard work and merit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who announced the free coaching programme?
Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, announced the programme in his remarks.
Q. How many students will receive the facility in the first year?
The facility will be available to 10,000 students in Uttarakhand during its first year.
Q. Which examinations are included?
The announcement mentions the NDA, CDS, SSC, defence services and competitive examinations in other fields.
Q. Will students have to pay for the online coaching?
No. Dhami said the coaching would be provided free of cost.
Q. How much can comparable coaching cost?
Dhami said coaching that otherwise costs Rs 50,000-60,000 would be offered free through the facility.
Q. What did Dhami say about cheating?
He said Uttarakhand’s stringent anti-cheating law had become an example for the country and that cheating would not be allowed to undermine students’ efforts.
