Govt invests Rs 21 crore in free coaching to students: Sood

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday informed that under the Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Vidya Shakti Mission, the Government is spending Rs 21 crore to provide free professional coaching to 2,200 meritorious Government school students for JEE, NEET, CLAT, CA and CUET.

Sood said that focus is being given to strengthen emotional, psychological and academic support ecosystems in Delhi schools.

The Minister said that the flagship initiative launched to provide free professional coaching to meritorious students of Delhi Government schools aims to open new avenues of academic excellence and career opportunities for the youth.

He said that emphasis is being given to make AI-enabled classrooms, human-centred education, and truly equal opportunity for every child.

The Education Minister said that under the scheme, 50 seats per course will be reserved for girl students in JEE, NEET, CLAT, and CA Foundation, while CUET-UG will offer 1,000 seats, with 150 reserved for girls, ensuring inclusivity and gender equity. Coaching will be provided through premier empaneled institutions, including Aakash Institute, Narayana Academy, KD Campus, and Ravindra Institute. Students will receive classroom coaching, live sessions, study material, and test preparation support, conducted after school hours and on weekends.

“These students are not just preparing for exams; they are preparing to transform their lives. With this mission, we are not only offering educational resources but also building the courage, confidence, and emotional strength to dream bigger,” he said.

Calling this initiative a “turning point in Delhi’s public education”, the Minister highlighted that 62,000 students appeared for the Common Entrance Test (CET-2025) conducted on 30 October, demonstrating the enormous aspiration and potential of Delhi’s youth. The counselling process for selected students has concluded, and physical classes commenced on 26 November 2025.

Reflecting on recent events in Delhi schools, Sood reiterated the importance of emotionally safe, empathetic, and responsive learning environments. He said, “No child in Delhi should ever feel unseen, unheard, or unsupported. Education is not just about marks; it is about mental wellness, dignity, and humanity.”

He urged schools to strengthen psychological support systems, early distress identification protocols, teacher sensitisation on mental-health issues and support and open communication channels.