Abhyudaya Scheme: UP Govt To Extend Free Coaching To Block Level, Offer AI-Powered Coaching For UPSC, NEET, JEE

The Abhyudaya scheme, which was started to aid economically poor meritorious students for competitive examination preparation, is going to undergo a big expansion now. The Uttar Pradesh government is going to extend the scheme up to the block level so that youth will get free coaching facilities near their doorsteps.

There are presently 166 coaching centers in the state. With this increase, centers will be established in each block, and the program will become more accessible. The scheme will also be fortified with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technology-based tools to improve the quality of education. Students can still register for the scheme through the Abhyudaya portal by submitting an online application form.

Launched in 2021 at the behest of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the scheme is being operated by the Social Welfare Department and has already provided benefits to more than 82,000 students. In 2024–25 alone, 23,017 students have joined the coaching program.

Retired teaching and administrative staff now mentor students, giving them study materials and guidance. In the future, professors from universities and top administrators will also be enlisted to mentor students. Interestingly, over 500 IAS officers, 450 IPS officers, and 300 IFS officers are already giving back through virtual and classroom sessions with the use of the Abhyudaya portal.

In addition to helping aspirants, the scheme has also arranged 10 mock interviews for UPSC and UPPSC interview practice. In the last four years, 743 students benefited under the scheme have cleared different competitive exams successfully:

-46 in UPSC

-121 in UPPSC

-86 in NEET

-35 in JEE

-455+ in other recruitment exams

The Abhyudaya scheme keeps opening doors of opportunities for disadvantaged youth by making high-quality exam preparation both affordable and accessible.