Madhya Pradesh Sardar Patel Coaching Prashikshan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Madhya Pradesh Sardar Patel Coaching Prashikshan Yojana, also known as the Sardar Patel Coaching Yojana, is a flagship educational assistance scheme implemented by the Backward Classes and Minority Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides free coaching for competitive examinations to eligible youth belonging to the Other Backwards Class (OBC) and Minority Communities. Through this initiative, the State Government aims to improve educational opportunities, increase the success rate in competitive examinations, and create better employment opportunities for deserving students.

Under the Madhya Pradesh Sardar Patel Coaching Yojana, the Government bears the entire coaching fee and provides coaching through Government-approved coaching institutes. Depending on the examination selected, the coaching duration ranges from 4 months to 24 months. Eligible students may also receive a stipend as prescribed under the scheme guidelines. In addition, eligible outstation students receive ₹1,000 per month as Home Rent Assistance for the entire coaching period. Stipend and Home Rent Assistance are transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, subject to the prescribed conditions.

The Sardar Patel Coaching Prashikshan Yojana covers coaching for UPSC Civil Services, MPPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway Recruitment, JEE, NEET, CLAT, CUET, and other Government-approved competitive examinations. Applicants must be permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh, belong to the OBC or Minority category, be 17 to 40 years of age, and fulfil the prescribed educational qualification and family income criteria. Eligible candidates are selected based on merit and other conditions notified by the Department.

As announced in the Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026-27, the Government has set a target to benefit around 4,500 students under the Sardar Patel Coaching Yojana. Eligible candidates can receive free coaching, expert academic guidance, study support, stipend, and other admissible benefits after successful selection under the scheme.

Apart from the Sardar Patel Coaching Yojana, the Madhya Pradesh Government also operates several educational welfare schemes for OBC and Minority students, including the Shiksha Protsahan Puraskar Yojana, the Shaikshanik Chatravriti Yojana, and the Shaurya Sankalp Prashikshan Yojana, which together promote higher education, scholarships, and competitive examination preparation for eligible students across the state.

Scheme Benefits

• Free coaching for Government-approved competitive examinations.
• Coaching fee is fully paid by the Madhya Pradesh Government.
• Coaching through Government-approved coaching institutes.
• Experienced faculty and classroom-based learning.
• Regular mock tests, assessments, and performance evaluation.
• Provide Study material, library facilities, and a student kit.
• Audio-visual learning facilities for better preparation.
• ₹1,000 per month Home Rent Assistance for eligible outstation students.
• Stipend and Home Rent Assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to eligibility.
• Coaching support for courses lasting from 4 months to 24 months, depending on the examination.

Competitive Examinations Covered Under the Scheme

Under the Madhya Pradesh Sardar Patel Coaching Prashikshan Yojana, eligible OBC and Minority youth can receive free coaching for various competitive examinations and national-level entrance tests. The coaching duration varies depending on the examination, ranging from 4 months to 24 months. The table below provides the list of examinations covered under the scheme along with their prescribed coaching duration.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
• Must belong to the Other Backwards Class (OBC) or a notified Minority Community.
• Applicant should be between 17 and 40 years of age.
• Must possess the educational qualification prescribed for the selected competitive examination.
• Annual family income must be within the limit prescribed by the Government for the respective category.
• Must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed for the concerned examination.
• Candidates already receiving similar coaching assistance under another Government scheme may not be eligible, as per the scheme guidelines.
• Selection is subject to merit, seat availability, and verification of documents.

Required Documents

• Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Caste Certificate (for OBC applicants).
• Minority Community Certificate/Proof (if applicable).
• Income Certificate.
• Educational Qualification Certificates and Marksheets.
• Passport-size photograph.
• Mobile Number and Email ID.
• Self-Declaration/Undertaking.
• Any other document prescribed by the Department.

Note: Original documents may be required for verification by the competent authority.

Steps to Apply

Eligible candidates can submit their application for the Madhya Pradesh Sardar Patel Coaching Prashikshan Yojana through the MPTAAS Portal. Applicants must first register on the portal using their Samagra ID and then complete the online application process. Follow the step-by-step process below to apply for the scheme.

• Visit the MPTAAS Portal and register using your Samagra ID and the required personal details.
• Log in to the portal using your User ID and Password.
• Select the Madhya Pradesh Sardar Patel Coaching Prashikshan Yojana from the list of available schemes.
• Provide or update your personal, educational, category, income, and bank account details.
• Choose the competitive examination for which you want to receive coaching.
• Fill in the online application form and verify the entered details.
• Upload the prescribed documents in the required format.
• Review the application and submit it before the last date.
• The Department will verify the application and documents before preparing the merit list and selecting eligible candidates.

Selection Process

• Eligible candidates must submit their application through the prescribed application process.
• Applicants will be shortlisted based on merit, considering the marks obtained in graduation.
• If offline selection is conducted, eligible applicants may also be interviewed by the Local Selection Committee.
• The Selection Committee will verify the applicant's eligibility and supporting documents before final selection.
• The final list of selected candidates will be approved as per the scheme guidelines.
• Selected candidates must complete their registration on the MPTAAS Portal within 15 days of approval.

Important Points

• The benefit of the scheme can generally be availed only once. However, candidates who qualify the preliminary stage but fail in the final stage may be eligible for a crash course or interview guidance, if offered by the Department.
• Selected students must remain enrolled throughout the entire coaching duration.
• Absence for more than 15 days without prior approval and a valid reason may lead to cancellation of admission.
• Biometric attendance and QR code-based attendance may be used to monitor student participation.
• At least 75% monthly attendance is mandatory to receive the stipend and Home Rent Assistance.
• Outstation students are eligible for ₹1,000 per month as Home Rent Assistance during the coaching period.
• Students residing outside the limits of a Municipal Corporation or Municipal Council are treated as outstation students.
• The Department may change the allotted coaching institute or coaching centre based on administrative requirements or the number of applications received.
• Stipend and Home Rent Assistance are transferred directly to the eligible student's bank account through DBT after completing the prescribed process on the MPTAAS Portal.

Relevant Links

• MPTAAS Portal
• MP Backward Classes and Minority Welfare Department Portal
• Sardar Patel Coaching Yojana Guidelines
• Update in the Budget 2026-2027 about the Sardar Patel Coaching Yojana

Contact Information

• MP Backward Classes and Minority Welfare Department Phone Number
  • 07552551514
  • 07552551517