Details

An initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, to provide high-quality coaching to students belonging to De-notified Tribes (DNT), Nomadic Tribes (NT), and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SNT).

Details of the Scholarship

• Prizes & Rewards: Coaching fees of up to INR 1,20,000 and additional benefits
• Last Date to Apply: 25-08-2025
• Application mode: Online applications only

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 NEET, JEE Main, CLAT, NDA, TOEFL, SAT, CA-CPT, RRB, Banking, Insurance, State Police, and CPL Courses.
• Candidates must have passed Class 12 or are currently studying in Class 12 to be eligible for this scheme. 
• Students must have secured the minimum marks required in the competitive exam for which coaching is sought, as per the guidelines of that exam.
• The annual family income of the applicants must be less than or equal to INR 8,00,000.
• Applicants should not be availing of similar benefits (waiver for coaching classes) from any other Central Government or State Government Scheme.

Note: 

If the student has not yet appeared for the exam or if the result has not been declared, marks from the previous exam (Board exam) will be considered.

For exams with two stages (Preliminary and Mains), priority will be given to students who have qualified at least once in the Preliminary stage.

A student can avail the benefits under the scheme a maximum of two times, regardless of the number of attempts allowed for the competitive examination.

Students may enroll in any coaching institute of their choice, either online or offline.

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About The Programme

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.