Uttarakhand UPSC/UKPSC Pre-Qualified Students Coaching Scheme

Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	Uttarakhand UPSC/UKPSC Pre-Qualified Students Coaching Scheme
Benefits	Financial assistance for mains examination preparation
Beneficiary	Eligible Uttarakhand competitive examination qualifiers
Nodal Agency	Department of Higher Education, Uttarakhand
Subscription	Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme
Mode of Apply	Online through the Samarth Scholarship Portal

Uttarakhand UPSC/UKPSC Pre-Qualified Students Coaching Scheme: Up to ₹1 Lakh After You Clear Prelims

Clearing the prelims is the first big hurdle in UPSC, UKPSC and Armed Forces exams, and the next stage often means paying for coaching. Uttarakhand’s Pre-Qualified Students Coaching Scheme gives eligible students one-time financial assistance of ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 to help them prepare for the mains or SSB.

What is the scheme?

The scheme is run by the Directorate of Higher Education, Uttarakhand, for meritorious students of the state who have cleared the preliminary or written stage of major competitive exams. The money is meant to cover coaching and preparation for the next stage, such as the UPSC/UKPSC Main Examination or the SSB interview.

Scheme at a glance

How much do you get?

The amount is paid as a lump sum directly into the candidate’s bank account. It can be claimed only once.

Who is eligible?

A candidate must:

1. Have cleared the UPSC Prelims (Group A & B, all qualifiers), the UKPSC Prelims (Group A & B, limited to 100 candidates), or an Armed Forces written exam.
2. Be a permanent or native resident of Uttarakhand.
3. Have passed graduation or post-graduation from an institution located in Uttarakhand, at the minimum qualification level needed for the concerned service.
4. Have total annual family income from all sources of no more than ₹5 lakh.
5. Claim the benefit in the year (session) in which they cleared the prelims.
6. Apply within 3 months of the prelims result.

Who cannot apply?

• Candidates who are themselves in any job, business or profession, or whose spouse is in a job or business
• Those who are availing, or have already availed, a similar Central or State Government scheme
• Candidates who attended free competitive-exam coaching run by the Social Welfare Department
• Candidates who have already taken this benefit once
• Candidates seeking reimbursement for an exam cleared in earlier years, since the scheme does not cover past exams
• Candidates who apply after the prescribed time limit

Documents required

• Proof of permanent/native residence in Uttarakhand
• Family income certificate from the competent authority (mandatory)
• Declaration that you have not taken, and are not taking, benefit from any other State or Central Government scheme
• Graduation/post-graduation certificates and mark sheets from an institution in Uttarakhand
• Proof of clearing the UPSC/UKPSC prelims or Armed Forces written exam (result)
• Bank account details

How to apply

The process is fully online on the Uttarakhand Scholarship Application Portal (scholarship-uttarakhand.samarth.ac.in).

1. Register. Click Register at the top right, enter your email, mobile number, parents’ names, gender, date of birth and category, create a password and submit.
2. Log in. Enter your email and password, fill in the verification code and submit.
3. Select the scheme. Choose the UPSC/UKPSC Pre-Qualified Students Coaching Scheme from the list of active schemes.
4. Fill in the form. Enter your personal, educational, examination, income and bank details, and make sure they match your certificates exactly.
5. Upload documents. Add your income certificate, residence proof, educational certificates, prelims result and self-declaration.
6. Review and submit. Check the whole form, submit it, and save or print a copy.

Selection and payment

The Directorate scrutinises applications, and a selection committee approves eligible candidates on a first-come, first-served basis. The list of selected candidates is uploaded on the portal, and the assistance is transferred directly to their bank accounts.

Deadline

Applications for the current cycle close on 31 December 2026. Because the scheme works first-come, first-served and requires you to apply within three months of your prelims result, apply as early as you can rather than waiting for the final date.

Other schemes from the same department

• Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for admission in Top 50 NIRF institutions
• Uttarakhand Competitive Exam Incentive Scheme

Need help?

Write to the Department of Higher Education, Uttarakhand helpdesk at highereducation.director@gmail.com.

Frequently asked questions

How much money do students get?
₹1,00,000 for UPSC prelims qualifiers, and ₹50,000 for UKPSC prelims and Armed Forces written exam qualifiers.

Can working candidates apply?
No. Candidates who are in a job, business or profession, or whose spouse is, are not eligible.

How many UKPSC candidates get the benefit?
The benefit is limited to 100 candidates.

Which Armed Forces exams are covered?
NDA, CDS, OTA, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy and similar exams.

I attended Social Welfare Department free coaching. Can I still apply?
No. Candidates who attended such free coaching are not eligible.

Is the process online or offline?
Fully online.