Himachal govt offers free coaching for JEE, NEET: Registration extended till August 28

Mandi, August 26: To provide assistance to aspiring science students, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced that offline exams for free coaching of JEE and NEET will be held soon. The initiative is part of the Swarn Jayanti Vidyarthi Anushikshan Yojana, which aims to provide free coaching to talented students in government schools.

The department will set up exam centres in schools of various blocks, where students will take the exam. Eligible candidates include science students of class 11th and 12th enrolled in government schools. This year, the registration deadline has been extended from August 23 to August 28, allowing more students to participate. Interested students can register on the link provided till 10 pm on August 28.

Swarn Jayanti Vidyarthi Anushikshan Yojana offers free online coaching for JEE and NEET through Avanti Fellows Institute, directed by the Department of Samagra Shiksha and Higher Education. The initiative aims to prepare students for competitive exams and improve their chances of success.

So far, around 11,500 students have registered from various districts, and the number is expected to rise as the new deadline approaches. The department has urged all district deputy directors to ensure that 100 per cent eligible science students register for the exam.

The offline exam will be held till August 29, and students who qualify will begin their online coaching sessions next month. This extended registration period aims to ensure that no eligible student is deprived of this valuable opportunity.