Free Coaching for DNT Students under SEED Scheme

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About the Program

The Free Coaching for DNT Students under the SEED (Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs) is an initiative by the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It aims to provide high-quality coaching to students belonging to De-notified Tribes (DNT), Nomadic Tribes (NT), and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SNT), empowering them to succeed in competitive examinations and secure suitable employment in the public or private sector.

Under this program, students from the above-mentioned categories who are currently in Class 12 or have already passed Class 12 are eligible to receive coaching fees of up to INR 1,20,000 along with additional benefits, to prepare for examinations such as NEET, JEE Main, CLAT, NDA, TOEFL, SAT, CA-CPT, RRB, Banking, Insurance, State Police, and CPL Courses.

This scheme has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) to promote the development and welfare of DNT, NT, and SNT communities.

About Development and Welfare Board for the De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC)

The De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) are among the most neglected, marginalised and economically and socially deprived communities in the country.

The constitution of the Development and Welfare Board for the De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC) by the Government is among the most significant steps taken in recent years to facilitate socio-economic empowerment of DNTs.

About the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is responsible for the welfare, social justice, and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalised sections of society, including Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, and Victims of Drug Abuse. The primary objective of the Ministry's policies, programs, laws, and institutions is to integrate these target groups into the mainstream of development by making them self-reliant.

What is the Eligibility

Open for students belonging to De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes.
Applicants must be willing to pursue coaching for competitive examinations such as:
- Engineering (e.g., JEE)
- Medical (e.g., NEET)
- Law (e.g., CLAT)
- NDA (National Defence Academy)
- Non-Commissioned Military Ranks
- CA-CPT (Common Proficiency Test)
- SSC (Staff Selection Commission)
- RRB (Railway Recruitment Board)
- Bank/Insurance Company Recruitments
- PSU (Public Sector Undertakings) Recruitments
- State Police (Non-Gazetted Ranks, including Havaldar and Home Guard)
- Central Police (Non-Gazetted Ranks, including Assam Rifles (AR), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Security Guard (NSG), and Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB)) etc.
The applicants should be either in Class 12th or have passed Class 12th.
The applicants must meet the following minimum qualifying marks criteria:
- For Class 12th pass students: Must have secured minimum qualifying marks in Class 12 required for competitive exams (depending on the competitive exam for which the candidate wishes to appear)
- For students currently in Class 12: Must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in Class 10.
Annual family income of the applicants must be less than or equal to ₹2,50,000.
Applicants should not be availing of similar benefits (waiver for coaching classes) from any other Central Government or State Government Scheme.

NOTE: To read the details about this scheme in Hindi, click here.

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If you are not registered, you can register using your email, mobile, or Gmail account.
You will now be redirected to the ‘Free Coaching for DNT Students under SEED Scheme’ application form page.
Click on the ‘Start Application’ button and fill in the required details in the online application form.
Upload relevant documents and accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Important Dates

Application Start Date: September 13, 2024

Application Deadline: Nov 04, 2024

Benefits

1. Coaching Fees Assistance

S No.	Course	Maximum Total Course Fee	Minimum Course Duration in Months
1	JEE/NEET	₹ 1,20,000	9 months (not exceeding 12 months)
2	CA-CPT	₹ 75,000	9 months
3	CLAT	₹ 50,000	6 months
4	Banking and insurance exams	₹ 50,000	6 months
5	SSC/RRB/State & Central Police	₹ 40,000	6 months
6	NDA/Non-Commissioned Military ranks	₹ 20,000	3 months

Note:

The course fee, inclusive of device+data plan (on actuals) will be paid in two installments: the first 50% upon assurance of admission to the coaching institute, and the remaining 50% after the admission is confirmed. The students will be provided with a letter of confirmation from the Government of India stating that the course fees will be paid in 2 installments.
If the student has already taken admission, 100% of the course fees will be paid in single instalment at the time of scholar announcement.

2. Stipend (For the duration of course or for 1 year whichever is less):*

S.No.	Category	Amount
1	Local students attending the coaching institute	₹1,500 per month
2	Outstation students attending the coaching institute	₹3,000 per month

Note: Stipend will be paid to students after 3 months in instalments based on the number of months of coaching and the minimum duration as per the construct of the program mentioned above limited to a maximum of 12 months.

3. Special Allowance: A special allowance of ₹2,000 per month will be provided to students with disabilities for expenses such as reader allowance, escort allowance, and helper allowance. To receive this special allowance, students must have a valid disability certificate indicating a disability of 40% or more. This allowance will be provided for the duration of the course or for one year, whichever is less.

NOTE:

Special allowance will be paid to students in one instalment based on the number of months of coaching and the minimum duration as per the construct of the program mentioned above limited to a maximum of 12 months.
Monthly stipend and special allowance (if any) to be paid at the time of admission is confirmed for the cumulative of all months (based on the duration of the course).

Required Documents

Recent passport-size photograph (4.5 cm X 3.5 cm, size below 100 KB)
Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, etc.)
DNT Certificate
Class 10th/12th mark sheet (whichever is applicable)
Proof of family income (any one of the following):
- An income certificate issued by a Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
- Employed parents/guardians must obtain an income certificate from their employer
- Employed parents/guardians should also obtain a consolidated certificate from the Revenue Officer for any additional source of income
Bank account details of the applicant, linked to their Aadhaar card
Bank passbook copy
Admission confirmation/assurance letter from the coaching institute, preferably stating the fees
A declaration stating that the applicant is not availing of a scholarship from any other similar Central/State Government scheme
Disability certificate issued by the concerned authority (indicating a disability of 40% or more), if applicable

Selection Criteria

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Contact Details

Email: mosje@buddy4study.com

Phone: 011-430-92248 (ext 357)

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