Preparation for exams ranging from UPSC to banking will now be free; find out how to avail this facility and get the full details
Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana 2026: Preparing for competitive examinations such as UPSC, PCS, SSC or banking often requires expensive coaching, something many students cannot afford. The Uttarakhand government has now launched an initiative designed to address this problem by providing eligible students with free online coaching from home.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana on September 7, 2026. The programme aims to help thousands of young people prepare for major competitive, entrance and eligibility examinations without paying private coaching fees.
Around 11,000 students are targeted to receive free coaching annually under the initiative, while the first phase begins with selected students from universities and colleges in the state.
What Is Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana?
The Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana is an initiative of the Uttarakhand government focused on competitive-examination preparation.
Instead of requiring students to travel to coaching centres in major cities, the programme provides instruction through an online learning model.
The government says students will receive quality guidance and study material for various competitive examinations. This can be particularly useful for young people studying in Uttarakhand's remote and mountainous regions, where access to major coaching institutions can be limited.
The initiative is being implemented through the state's Higher Education Department.
Which Competitive Exams Are Covered?
One of the major attractions of the scheme is the wide range of examinations included.
Eligible students can receive coaching for UPSC Civil Services and Uttarakhand PCS, while the programme also covers SSC, banking and railway recruitment examinations.
Defence aspirants preparing for CDS and CAPF are also included.
The scheme goes beyond conventional government recruitment examinations. Students preparing for entrance and eligibility tests such as CAT, MAT, GATE, NET and CSIR-NET are also covered under the programme.
This means the initiative can benefit students targeting careers in civil services, banking, railways, defence, higher education and several other fields.
Around 11,000 Aspirants Targeted Every Year
The scale of the programme is another significant feature.
Available details indicate that the government aims to extend free online coaching to approximately 11,000 young aspirants every year.
The programme has also received a budget allocation of ₹10 crore for the 2026-27 financial year, according to details released about the initiative.
By adopting an online model, the government aims to make coaching accessible across the state without requiring every student to relocate.
Who Can Get Free Coaching?
The scheme is aimed at eligible students studying in Uttarakhand.
The government's earlier announcement stated that students pursuing higher education in state universities, government colleges and government-aided colleges would be provided free online coaching for notified competitive examinations.
For the initial phase, the focus is primarily on eligible students identified through universities and government colleges.
Available scheme details indicate that final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students are among the main beneficiary groups in the first phase. Certain eligible students who completed graduation or postgraduation in the previous year may also be considered under specified conditions.
Students should therefore not assume that simply being a resident of Uttarakhand automatically guarantees enrolment. Eligibility and selection conditions need to be satisfied.
How Will Students Get the Free Coaching?
The initial rollout does not appear to work like a conventional public coaching website where every student independently registers and immediately starts classes.
For the first phase, eligible students are being identified through the concerned universities and government colleges.
Selected students are expected to follow the registration instructions communicated through their institution and the Higher Education Department. They may be required to provide relevant academic and identity information before getting access to the online coaching platform.
Students interested in the programme should therefore stay in contact with their college or university and watch for official instructions from Uttarakhand's Higher Education Department.
Different Coaching Providers for Different Exams
The government has selected specialised coaching providers for different examination categories in the first phase.
StudyIQ Education Pvt. Ltd. has been selected to provide coaching for UPSC and PCS aspirants.
Mahendra Education Pvt. Ltd. has been selected for banking, SSC and railway examinations.
Doon Defence Dreamers Ltd. has been selected to provide preparation support for CDS and CAPF examinations.
This structure allows students to receive preparation support from organisations working in their respective examination categories.
Banking, SSC and Railway Aspirants Also Included
The programme is not limited to civil services aspirants.
Students targeting government and public-sector employment through banking, SSC and railway recruitment examinations are specifically covered.
The Uttarakhand government's procurement records confirm that coaching services were sought under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana for banking, SSC, railways and equivalent staff-selection examinations for the 2026-27 period.
This could make the programme relevant to a much larger group of students than a UPSC-only coaching initiative.
Big Benefit for Students in Mountainous Areas
Geography can create an additional challenge for competitive-exam aspirants in Uttarakhand.
Students living in remote mountain districts may need to move to Dehradun, Delhi or another major education hub to access conventional classroom coaching. Relocation adds accommodation, travel and living expenses on top of coaching fees.
The online structure of the new programme is designed to reduce that disadvantage.
Students can potentially attend classes and access learning resources from their home or college location, provided they have the necessary internet connectivity and device access.
The state government has specifically highlighted the usefulness of the scheme for students in remote mountainous areas.
What Will Students Receive?
The programme is intended to provide more than just occasional online lectures.
Available details indicate that selected students can receive structured online coaching, study material, lectures, practice sets and mock tests as part of their preparation.
The exact learning package can differ according to the examination category and coaching provider.
For aspirants, this could reduce expenditure on separate courses, test series and preparation material.
Do Students Have to Pay a Coaching Fee?
The central feature of the programme is that coaching is being provided free of cost to eligible selected students.
This does not mean that every student in India can sign up for the listed commercial coaching platforms and receive their normal paid courses for free.
The benefit is available through the Uttarakhand government's scheme to students who meet the applicable eligibility and selection requirements.
Applicants should rely on official instructions rather than advertisements or unofficial registration links claiming guaranteed free admission.
How to Check Whether You Are Eligible
Students interested in the scheme should first contact their university or college to determine whether they are being considered under the current phase.
They should also monitor notices from the Uttarakhand Higher Education Department regarding eligibility, registration and coaching access.
The department has already published information related to the Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana and its implementation.
Students should avoid paying anyone who promises selection under the government programme in exchange for money.
Free Coaching Could Reduce the Cost of Competitive Exam Preparation
For many students, competitive-examination preparation involves much more than paying an application fee.
Coaching classes, test series, books, online subscriptions and relocation expenses can together create a considerable financial burden.
The Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana attempts to reduce part of that burden by bringing structured coaching online and funding access for eligible students.
The scheme also covers a broad spectrum of examinations—from UPSC and PCS to banking, SSC, railways, CDS, CAPF, CAT, MAT, GATE, NET and CSIR-NET.
What Students Should Do Next
If you are studying in an eligible institution in Uttarakhand and preparing for one of the covered examinations, check with your college or university about selection under the programme.
Keep your academic and identification documents ready and follow only the registration instructions communicated by the institution or Uttarakhand Higher Education Department.
For the first phase, selection is being routed through educational institutions rather than being presented as unrestricted open enrolment for everyone.
With a target of supporting around 11,000 aspirants annually, the Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana could provide an important opportunity for Uttarakhand students who want structured competitive-exam coaching but find conventional private coaching difficult to afford or access.