7,000 students take test for free JEE, NEET coaching

The Samagra Shiksha has conducted an online selection test for Class XI students in all 12 districts of the state to choose meritorious students for free JEE and NEET coaching. Around 7,000 students took the test.

As per a Samagra Shiksha spokesperson, students were provided with physical question papers and OMR sheets. “All OMR sheets will be collected from the respective schools and digitally scanned to ensure accurate and transparent evaluation. Meritorious students of this test will be selected for free coaching,” he added.

The spokesperson said that the selected students would be provided with online coaching for these two competitive exams. Students would have two classes per day, six days a week, personalised guidance, doubt-resolution sessions, weekly tests and regular performance monitoring. Additionally, the students would be provided with preparation modules covering the full JEE and NEET syllabus, scholarships, counseling, and exam registration assistance, he added.

The selected students would also have an opportunity to participate in an offline residential boot camp. In the boot camp, the students would get an opportunity to further strengthen their preparation through intensive practice, guidance and mentoring. “This will not only enhance their academic abilities but also build confidence for competitive exams. Providing free coaching is an important step of the state government and the Samagra Shiksha to provide equity, quality and opportunity in education,” said the spokesperson.

Director, Samagra Shiksha, Rajesh Sharma said that the meritorious students from government schools were being provided free JEE-NEET coaching so that no student was deprived of an opportunity to chase his or her ream due to the lack of resources.