Every year in Rajasthan, lakhs of students share the same dream — becoming an IAS or IPS officer through UPSC, clearing the RAS exam, joining the police as a Sub-Inspector, or cracking NEET and JEE to study medicine or engineering. But between that dream and reality, one big wall often stands in the way: the cost of coaching. Good coaching in cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur or Kota can cost lakhs of rupees, which is simply beyond the reach of a poor or middle-class family.
To solve exactly this problem, the Rajasthan government started a special scheme years ago called the Anuprati Coaching Yojana. Under this scheme, meritorious students from disadvantaged sections of society get coaching for competitive exams at the government’s expense — the student does not have to pay the coaching fee. And for the 2026-27 session there is big news: the government has increased the number of seats from 15,000 to 30,000. That means twice as many students can benefit this time.
Now you may be wondering — when did applications open? Can I still apply? When will the merit list come out? How much money is given as fee support? Which exams are covered? If you or someone you know applied this year, what happens next? And if you missed it, how should you prepare for the next session?
In this article we answer all these questions about the Anuprati Coaching Yojana 2026-27 — with complete, simple and reliable information. Let us understand this scheme step by step.
What is the Anuprati Coaching Yojana?
The Anuprati Coaching Yojana is an ambitious scheme of the Rajasthan government, run by the state’s Social Justice and Empowerment Department. Its goal is very clear — so that bright students from economically weaker families do not have to bear the cost of expensive coaching for competitive exams themselves. The government pays the coaching fee for selected students, so that talent is not held back by lack of money.
One special thing about this scheme is that it is not limited to one or two exams. Its coverage is quite wide — from the UPSC Civil Services to RAS, REET, Patwari, Police Constable, NEET, JEE, CLAT and even professional entrance exams like CA/CSEET. Students can study at recognised coaching institutes in any city of Rajasthan, and if the coaching is in another city, the government also provides support for boarding and food.
Anuprati Coaching Yojana 2026-27: Quick Facts Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Anuprati Coaching Yojana |
| Run by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Official portal | sje.rajasthan.gov.in (applications via the SJMS portal) |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Total seats | 30,000 (expanded from 15,000 — doubled this year) |
| Application dates | 8 September 2026 to 7 October 2026 (now closed) |
| Application mode | SSO ID + SJMS portal (registration with Jan Aadhaar/Bhamashah) |
| Selection basis | Merit based on Class 10/12 marks |
| Provisional merit list (expected) | December 2026 |
| Final merit list (expected) | January 2027 |
| Benefit | Coaching fee support + ₹40,000 per year for boarding/food if coaching is in another city |
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
Not everyone can take benefit of this scheme — some clear conditions have been fixed. The applying student must fulfil all of these conditions:
- Domicile of Rajasthan: The applicant must be a domicile (native resident) of Rajasthan. Students from other states are not eligible.
- Category: Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), Minorities and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) can apply.
- Family income limit: The family’s annual income must not be more than ₹8 lakh. This is verified through the income certificate.
- Merit-based selection: Selection is done on merit based on marks obtained in Class 10 or 12 — there is no separate entrance test. That is why board marks matter a lot in this scheme.
- Children of state government employees: Children of state government employees are also eligible, provided the employee is at Pay Matrix Level 11 or below.
- Studying within Rajasthan: The student must be studying in a school or college within the state of Rajasthan.
Please note: if you fulfil these conditions but could not apply this time, do not lose heart — we have given a complete guide below for preparing for the next session.
Which Exams Are Covered?
Under the Anuprati Coaching Yojana, financial support is given for coaching for these competitive exams and professional courses:
- UPSC Civil Services Examination
- RPSC RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service)
- REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers)
- Patwari examination
- Sub-Inspector (Police)
- Police Constable
- Various RSMSSB recruitments
- NEET / JEE (Engineering and Medical entrance)
- CLAT (Law entrance examination)
- CA / CSEET (Chartered Accountancy and Company Secretary entrance)
Coaching Fee Support: Exam-Wise Amounts
The government gives different amounts of support depending on the nature of the exam. The amount is higher for “reputed institutes”:
| Exam / Course | Fee Support (Reputed Institute) | Fee Support (Others) |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC | ₹75,000 | ₹50,000 |
| RPSC RAS | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Sub-Inspector | ₹20,000 | — |
| REET | ₹15,000 | — |
| Patwari / Junior Assistant | ₹10,000 | — |
| Police Constable | ₹10,000 | — |
| Engineering / Medical (NEET-JEE) | ₹70,000 per year (up to 2 years) | ₹55,000 per year (up to 2 years) |
| CLAT | ₹40,000 per year | ₹25,000 per year |
In addition, if the student’s chosen coaching institute is located in another city, the government gives extra support of ₹40,000 per year for boarding and food expenses. This facility is a blessing especially for students from villages and small towns who have to move to cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur or Kota for coaching.
How the Application Worked (Past Process)
For the 2026-27 session, the application process ran from 8 September 2026 to 7 October 2026, and it is now fully closed. For students who already applied this year, this information is useful as a record; and those who missed it will go through the same process in the next session, so understand it carefully:
- Create/log in with SSO ID: Applicants logged in with their SSO ID on the Rajasthan government’s SSO portal.
- Go to the SJMS portal: The application form was available on the Social Justice Department’s SJMS portal (sjmsnew.rajasthan.gov.in).
- Register with Jan Aadhaar: Family details were verified through the Jan Aadhaar card (or Bhamashah) number.
- Fill the form: Personal information, category, income details, educational qualifications (Class 10/12 marks) and details of the preferred exam/coaching were filled in.
- Upload documents: All documents from the list given below had to be scanned and uploaded.
- Submit and keep the acknowledgement: After submitting the form, the application number/acknowledgement had to be kept safely — it will be needed when checking the merit list.
What Happens Next? Waiting for the Merit List
For the students who successfully applied before 7 October 2026, the biggest question now is — when will the merit list come?
According to the available information, the provisional merit list is expected in December 2026, and the final merit list is expected in January 2027. Please note that these dates are expected, not officially announced — the department sometimes changes the process timeline. So the most reliable approach is to keep a regular watch on sje.rajasthan.gov.in and the SJMS portal.
After the merit list is published, selected students will be informed through the portal about the next steps — document verification and allotment of the coaching institute. Even after the name appears in the provisional list, documents are checked in the final verification, so keep all your original documents ready.
Documents Checklist
These documents are needed for the application (and later for verification). Students preparing for the next session should collect them right now:
- Jan Aadhaar card / Aadhaar card
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet (where applicable)
- Caste certificate (as per SC/ST/OBC/EBC/Minority/EWS)
- Income certificate (to verify the ₹8 lakh limit)
- Domicile certificate
- Passport-size photograph
- Bank account details (for payment of the support amount)
Common Reasons Applications Get Rejected
Experience from previous years shows that many applications are rejected due to small mistakes. Avoid these:
- Income above the limit: If the family’s annual income is more than ₹8 lakh, the application is automatically ineligible.
- Wrong or outdated caste certificate: The certificate must be valid and up to date; for EWS, the certificate of the current financial year is required.
- Errors in Jan Aadhaar: If the name, date of birth or family member details in Jan Aadhaar do not match the form, verification gets stuck.
- Incomplete documents: If even one required document is missing, the application is treated as incomplete.
- Wrong marks entered: Class 10/12 marks must exactly match the marksheet — the merit is built on these.
- Missing the last date: As happened this time — after 7 October 2026 the portal stopped accepting applications. Do not wait for the last days.
Missed It? Prepare for the Next Session Starting Now
If you could not apply this time, treat it as an opportunity — you have a full year to make yourself a strong candidate:
- Focus on board marks: Selection is merit-based, so try to score as high as possible in Class 10/12. This is your biggest weapon.
- Keep documents ready now: Caste certificate, income certificate, domicile — many of these take weeks to be made. Do not wait for the last moment.
- Fix your SSO ID and Jan Aadhaar: Create your SSO ID and get all details corrected in Jan Aadhaar.
- Choose your target exam: UPSC, RAS, REET, NEET — decide now which exam’s coaching you want, so there is no delay when applications open.
- Watch the official portal: The next session’s announcement will come on sje.rajasthan.gov.in itself. Do not fall for any fake website or agent — the application is always free and directly through the portal.
Official Links
- Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Rajasthan — official portal: sje.rajasthan.gov.in
- SJMS application portal: sjmsnew.rajasthan.gov.in
- Rajasthan SSO portal (for SSO ID login)
Note: the portal names are given above. Always use these official portals for applications or information; never share your personal information on unknown links.
Anuprati Coaching Yojana: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Anuprati Coaching Yojana?
The Anuprati Coaching Yojana is a scheme of the Rajasthan government’s Social Justice and Empowerment Department, under which meritorious students of SC, ST, OBC, EBC, Minority and EWS categories get government fee support for coaching for competitive exams like UPSC, RAS, REET, NEET, JEE and CLAT. For the 2026-27 session there are 30,000 seats in total.
2. What was the last date to apply for the Anuprati Coaching Yojana 2026-27?
Applications for the 2026-27 session opened on 8 September 2026 and closed on 7 October 2026. New applications are no longer being accepted.
3. When will the Anuprati Coaching Yojana merit list come?
The provisional merit list is expected in December 2026 and the final merit list is expected in January 2027. These dates are expected, not officially announced — wait for the official announcement and keep checking sje.rajasthan.gov.in.
4. How much fee support is given under the Anuprati Coaching Yojana?
The amount differs by exam — ₹75,000 (reputed institute) or ₹50,000 for UPSC; ₹50,000 or ₹40,000 for RAS; ₹70,000 or ₹55,000 per year (up to 2 years) for NEET/JEE; ₹40,000 or ₹25,000 per year for CLAT. If the coaching is in another city, an extra ₹40,000 per year is given for boarding and food.
5. Who is eligible for the Anuprati Coaching Yojana?
Domicile students of Rajasthan from SC, ST, OBC, EBC, Minority and EWS categories, with family annual income up to ₹8 lakh, studying in a school/college in Rajasthan. Selection is on merit of Class 10/12 marks. Children of state government employees up to Pay Matrix Level 11 are also eligible.
6. Can I still apply for the Anuprati Coaching Yojana?
No. Applications for the 2026-27 session closed on 7 October 2026. If you are eligible, wait for the next session’s announcement and keep your documents, SSO ID and Jan Aadhaar ready till then.
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Disclaimer: This article is for information only. GramSuvidha is a private information portal, not a government website. For final and official information about the scheme, always check government portals like sje.rajasthan.gov.in.
