- Applicants can get free coaching for competitive exams without paying any fees.
- Classes are held online, with study material and recorded videos available.
- Applicants can pick up to three exams based on their educational qualifications.
- The application is completed online using Aadhaar.
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Karnataka Chief Minister’s Vidyarthi Sahaya Hasta Scheme |
| Benefits | Free online coaching for various competitive examinations |
| Beneficiary | Eligible students and candidates preparing for competitive examinations |
| Nodal Agency | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Online through Seva One/SevaSindhu |
Karnataka Chief Minister’s Vidyarthi Sahaya Hasta Scheme: Free Online Coaching for KPSC and Police Exams
Private coaching for state recruitment exams is expensive. Karnataka’s Chief Minister’s Vidyarthi Sahaya Hasta Scheme offers eligible candidates free online coaching, with live classes, recorded videos and study material. You apply online with Aadhaar, and you can choose up to three exams.
Not the same as the other Vidyarthi Sahayahasta scheme. Karnataka also runs a similarly named scheme that gives 7.5% reservation to rural government school students for admission to professional courses. That is a separate benefit from this coaching programme.
What is the scheme?
The scheme is officially listed as the Honourable Chief Minister’s Vidyarthi Sahaaya Hasta Scheme: Free Online Coaching for Various Competitive Examinations. The Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka, is the nodal agency, and the service is listed by the Department of Higher Education. It targets applicants preparing for government recruitment exams who can’t afford private coaching.
Around 90,000 candidates are to be trained across the state at a total outlay of ₹9 crore.
Scheme at a glance
| Benefit | Free online coaching, no fee payable |
| Duration | Three months of structured training per selected candidate |
| Who can apply | Karnataka residents with the required educational qualification |
| Exams per applicant | Up to three |
| Mode of application | Online via Seva Sindhu, or through a Grama One centre |
| Verification | Aadhaar-based, with an Aadhaar-linked mobile number |
What do you get?
- Free coaching, with nothing payable by the selected candidate
- Three months of structured training
- Coaching for exams conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) and the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Delivery through a Learning Management System you can use from home
- Live online classes by selected coaching institutes
- Doubt-clearing sessions with subject experts
- Digital notes and study material
- Recorded video classes to watch later
Exams shown in the application
| Exam | Conducted by |
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| Gazetted Probationers (GP) | KPSC |
| First Division Assistant (FDA) | KPSC |
| Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) | KPSC |
| Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) | Karnataka State Police Recruitment |
You can select a maximum of three, subject to the eligibility for your qualification.
Who is eligible?
General conditions
- You must be a resident of Karnataka, as the form requires Karnataka domicile.
- You must hold a valid Aadhaar and have an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for OTP verification.
- The scheme is open to all categories, including General Merit, and all religions.
- You must have completed the qualification required for the exam you choose.
Qualification decides your options
| Qualification | Exams you can choose |
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| PUC completed | Second Division Assistant (SDA) |
| Non-technical degree (BA, BCom, BBM, BBA, BSc) | GP, FDA, PDO and PSI |
| Degree plus B.Ed or D.Ed | Teacher recruitment exams |
The source mentions SDA and teacher exams here, though they aren’t in the application’s exam table, so confirm the exact options on the form.
The Department has not announced an income limit, minimum marks or upper age limit, and none appears on the form.
Documents and details to keep ready
Upload
- Educational qualification certificate (Degree Certificate or PUC Marks Card/Certificate)
Keep handy
- Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Email ID
- District and taluk, and your present address if it differs from Aadhaar
- Caste or category details, and the RD number of your caste certificate where applicable
- Register number, year of passing, percentage of marks and university or board name
- Disability status and Kalyana Karnataka (Article 371J) status, where applicable
How to apply
Online, through Seva Sindhu
- Go to sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in and click Register / Sign In.
- New users click New User? Register Here, enter their Aadhaar number and captcha, and verify the OTP.
- Set a mobile number, email ID and password, and verify the OTPs sent to both.
- Log in with your mobile number and captcha, then verify the OTP.
- Click Apply for Services, then View All Available Services.
- Search for “Vidyarthi” and select the Honourable Chief Minister’s Vidyarthi Sahaya Hasta Scheme: Free Online Coaching for Various Competitive Examinations.
- Complete Aadhaar authentication with the OTP.
- Click Click Here to Get Aadhaar Details to auto-fill your name, photo, date of birth, age, gender and address.
- Enter and validate your mobile number with an OTP.
- Fill in your email, mother’s name, district and taluk, and your present address if different.
- Enter your category, religion, disability status and Kalyana Karnataka status.
- Select your highest qualification and enter the registration number, year of passing, percentage and university or board.
- Select up to three exams.
- Tick the declaration, enter the captcha and click Submit.
- Click Attach Annexure, upload your qualification certificate and click Save Annexure.
- Review everything and submit, then save the acknowledgement.
Through a Grama One centre
- Visit your nearest Grama One centre with your Aadhaar card, Aadhaar-linked mobile number and qualification certificate.
- Ask the operator to apply for the Vidyarthi Sahaya Hasta free online coaching service under the Department of Higher Education.
- Provide the details and complete Aadhaar OTP authentication there.
- Collect the acknowledgement.
Related scheme
The Yuva Nidhi Scheme gives a monthly unemployment allowance to graduates and diploma holders who are still looking for work.
Need help?
Contact details are available through Karnataka Seva Sindhu and the Department of Collegiate Education. The source gives no phone number or email.
Frequently asked questions
Is the coaching really free?
Yes. No fee is payable by the selected candidate.
How many exams can I choose?
Up to three, even if you are eligible for more.
Can PUC-qualified applicants apply?
Yes, for the Second Division Assistant exam.
Can degree holders apply?
Yes. Non-technical degree holders can choose GP, FDA, PDO and PSI, and those with B.Ed or D.Ed can choose teacher recruitment exams.
Can I apply if my Aadhaar isn’t linked to my mobile number?
No. Aadhaar authentication needs an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for the OTP.