Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel will launch the 'Swami Atmanand Coaching' scheme on October 3

SCERT will conduct coaching for pre-medical and pre-engineering in 4 cities, namely Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Korba, and 146 development blocks

SCERT will conduct coaching for the students pursuing 12-grade classes in Swami Atmanand schools and government schools

Student should have at least 60 percent in the 10th grade to be selected for coaching

Allen Career Institute will provide coaching at no charge to the students

Raipur , TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel will launch the innovative 'Swami Atmanand Coaching' scheme of the School Education Department on October 3 at 11 am from his residence office through video conferencing. The coaching will offer classes for the preparation of competitive examinations for engineering and medical.

School Education Minister Mr.Ravindra Choubey and senior officials of the department will attend the program. Under this scheme, the renowned Allen Career Institute has agreed to provide free coaching under CSR.

Chhattisgarh Government and Allen Institute will sign an MoU to offer online coaching to top-performing 12th-grade students in state-run schools for competitive exams. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel announced this initiative during Independence Day celebrations, aiming to support government school students in engineering and medical entrance exams. This partnership aims to enhance educational opportunities for these students, addressing critical exam preparation needs.

The School Education Department will initiate the Atmanand Coaching Scheme, offering coaching to students who achieved a minimum of 60 percent marks in 10th grade and are pursuing 12th grade. This program will be accessible through 140 coaching centres spread across 146 development headquarters and four cities, including Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, and Korba. It aims to provide online coaching for comprehensive preparation for pre-engineering IIT and pre-medical NEET exams, facilitated by the SCERT. District education officers, under the guidance of the Department of Public Instructions, have started establishing coaching centres to implement this initiative effectively. 

The 'Swami Atmanand Coaching' Scheme will admit students based on merit. Eligible candidates must be regular 12th-grade students in government schools within their development block or city. Specifically, those in the biology and mathematics streams at development block headquarters schools are eligible. Each coaching centre will enrol 75 to 100 students, with a maximum of 50 students selecting for pre-medical and pre-engineering courses, emphasising academic excellence in these fields.

Online classes, to be conducted by the SCERT in Raipur, are scheduled from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Detailed guidelines have been provided to the subject expert, nodal officer, and principals. These classes will feature regular student assessments and teacher observations. Parental feedback will also be provided to them. Notably, the online classes will facilitate two-way communication, allowing students to engage with subject experts by asking questions, enhancing the learning experience.

Specialised classes for the JEE and NEET exams will be held at Atmanand Schools and various state-run schools. Each coaching centre will feature dedicated teachers and a chief nodal officer or senior lecturer for subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. The program will involve online coaching institutes, analysis of student report cards, and feedback from both students and parents. Additionally, monitoring officers will oversee and intensively monitor the program's implementation for optimal results.