CUHP Dr Ambedkar Centre of Excellence UPSC Coaching Admission 2026-27 is open. Last date for online application is 20 November 2026. 100 free seats for SC/OBC + 25 paid seats + unlimited for PM CARES. Stipend ₹4,000 per month for free seats. Apply on cuhimachal.ac.in.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
20 November 2026
Vacancies
100 free + 25 paid + unlimited PM CARES
Pay / stipend
₹4,000/month for free seats
Fee
Free for scheme; ₹75,000/year paid; app fee ₹200-₹500
Location
Dharamshala
Who can apply
SC/OBC with income ≤ ₹8 lakh; PM CARES beneficiaries
Central University of Himachal Pradesh runs the Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence under a Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment scheme. It offers free or subsidised coaching for UPSC and State PSC Group A and B examinations.
What kind of role this is
This is a one-year free or paid coaching programme for civil services preparation. Free seats include a monthly stipend. It is not a degree programme.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You are SC or OBC with family income ≤ ₹8 lakh per annum, age 21-37, Indian citizen, and have not taken the scheme benefit more than twice.
You are a PM CARES Children Scheme beneficiary with the required certificate.
You want paid coaching and can pay ₹75,000 per year.
Skip if
Your Class XII or graduation marks are below 50% (for free scheme).
You do not meet the income or age criteria for free seats and do not want the paid option.
100 free coaching seats for SC and OBC. 25 paid seats. Unlimited for PM CARES beneficiaries. Reservation: not less than 70% SC (relaxable to 50%); 30% slots for female candidates.
1. Free Coaching for SC/OBC — ₹4,000 stipend 100 Seats
Eligibility
SC/OBC, family income ≤ ₹8 lakh.
Age 21-37 years.
Valid Aadhaar and seeded bank account.
Not taken scheme benefit more than twice.
2. Paid Coaching — ₹75,000/year 25 Seats
Eligibility
Open to SC, OBC, General and other categories.
No stipend.
Total listed seats — 125 plus unlimited PM CARES.
Educational qualifications
Category
Degree / marks
Extras
Free scheme
Class XII and graduation marks not less than 50%
Income and caste certificates required
PM CARES
Certificate with beneficiary ID
Exempt from entrance test
Selection
Common Entrance Test: 100 MCQs, 100 marks. Syllabus: GS 70, English 10, Hindi 10, Numerical Ability & Reasoning 10.
Merit list based on test scores. PM CARES candidates are exempt.
Is there a stipend? Yes, ₹4,000 per month for up to 12 months for free-seat candidates.
More openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
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