Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has announced the DACE (Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence) Scheme for SC/OBC students for the batch 2024-25. This scheme aims to provide free coaching to students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC) categories, who are aspiring to appear for competitive examinations and want get jobs in Public Sector.
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Important Dates & Overview
| Events dates | Dates & Details |
| Last Date of Online Application | December 20, 2024 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 250/- |
| Mode of selection | Entrance Test |
| Final Selection | Entrance Test and Personal Interview |
| Duration of the Course | 12th Month |
| Total Seats | 100 Seats |
| Courses of Coaching DACE – BHU | UPSC and SPSC (Group A Examinations) |
| Official website | https://www.bhu.ac.in/ |
| Download Notification pdf | Click here |
BHU DACE Free Coaching Scheme 2024-25: Eligibility Criteria
- Students/candidates having completed the Under Graduate level course at the time of receiving the benefit under the scheme shall be eligible.
- Age Criteria – 21 to 35 years old.
- Only students belonging to SCs and OBCs, having total family income of Rs. 8.00 lakh or less per annum.
Admission Payments
- Course fee not exceeding Rs. 75,000 on per student basis.
- Stipend Rs. 4000 per month for full duration of the course not exceeding 12 months.
- Rs. 15,000 as ‘Interview Incentive’ to the successful students having cleared the Mains exams and intending to take coaching for final interview for Central Civil Services / State Civil Services Exams.
Mode of Payment
The fee and stipend shall be released in two installments of 50% each of the admissible amount. All the admissible payments shall be released to the students through DBT in their Aadhaar enabled bank accounts. The students will be required to remit the amount received from the DAF to the institution (BHU) immediately and in any case not exceeding 15 days from the date of receipt of the sanctioned amount.
Main Objective of DACE-BHU Admission 2024-25
The Purpose of the DACE Scheme is to provide equal opportunities to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling them to compete with their peers from more affluent backgrounds. This Scheme is for SC and OBC category only.
Benefits
Students selected for the Free Coaching Scheme will receive the following benefits
- Free coaching for the entire duration of the course
- Study materials and textbooks
- Access to library and online resources
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced faculty
- Stipend and other allowances (as per government norms)
Selection Process of BHU DACE Free Coaching Scheme
The selection process for the Free Coaching Scheme will consist of the following stages:
- Online application and registration
- Written examination (objective type)
- Personal interview
- Document verification
How to Apply for BHU DACE Free Coaching Scheme 2024-25 ?
Interested students can apply online for the Free Coaching Scheme through the official website of BHU. Official website is https://www.bhu.ac.in/ .
FAQs
The BHU DACE Free Coaching Scheme is a free coaching program offered by Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC) categories.
The objective of the BHU DACE Free Coaching Scheme is to provide free coaching to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling them to compete with their peers from more affluent backgrounds.
To be eligible for the BHU DACE Free Coaching Scheme, students must belong to the SC/OBC category, be a resident of India, have passed the under graduation degree, and have a valid income certificate (for OBC students).