Preparations are underway to create a free online coaching network; along with schools, CSCs will also join the initiative..
On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of a free coaching initiative from the ramparts of the Red Fort, aimed at providing school students with free coaching for competitive and entrance examinations. This entire exercise seeks to relieve students across the country from the burden of exorbitant fees charged by private coaching institutes. The Union Ministry of Education has initiated work to implement PM Modi's announcement and is currently developing an online free coaching platform. Plans are underway to integrate schools (up to Class 12) as well as Common Service Centres (CSCs) with this platform.
Let us examine this matter in detail and look at the potential updates regarding PM Modi's announcement on free coaching.
**Initiative Likely to Start with Free Coaching for JEE and NEET-UG**
PM Modi had announced free coaching facilities for students nationwide on Independence Day; this initiative is likely to commence with coaching for the JEE (engineering entrance) and NEET-UG (medical entrance) exams. It is anticipated that free coaching for JEE and NEET-UG could begin as early as the current academic session. Gradually, free coaching facilities for other examinations—including SSC and UPSC—will also be integrated into the network.
**Ministry Meeting Held; Consideration of IIT Kanpur’s SATHEE Platform**
Following PM Modi's Independence Day announcement, the Union Ministry of Education held a high-level meeting to discuss the matter. The meeting considered 'SATHEE,' a free online coaching portal managed by IIT Kanpur, which currently provides free coaching for JEE and NEET-UG. However, utilizing the SATHEE portal as a nationwide free coaching network presents challenges. Currently, it is not feasible to register over 3.5 million (35 lakh) students simultaneously on the SATHEE portal for free coaching. Estimates suggest that approximately 10 million (1 crore) students would register annually for various entrance and competitive exams, including JEE and NEET, whereas SATHEE has registered 2 million (20 lakh) students so far.
24-Hour Free Coaching; Network to be Interactive
The Union Ministry of Education is developing an online network for free coaching. The aim is to provide students with free coaching facilities around the clock. Plans are also underway to make the network interactive, enabling students to ask questions if they do not understand something during the sessions.
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