CSMSU Coaching Scheme 2026: Remedial, NET & Competitive Exam Coaching for Universities

At a glance

About the scheme

The Coaching Schemes for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Minority Students for Universities (CSMSU) is implemented to bridge learning gaps and build competitiveness among underprivileged learners in higher education. Administered through eligible universities and colleges recognised under UGC Sections 2(f) and 12(B), the initiative funds institutions to organise remedial classes at degree and post-degree levels, conduct preparatory classes for public recruitment examinations such as civil services and banking, and train candidates for NET or SET lectureship tests.

Benefits

• Remedial coaching at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels to enhance basic subject comprehension, academic skills, and linguistic proficiency.
• Career guidance, psychological counselling, and laboratory skill strengthening to reduce dropout rates.
• Coaching classes for entry into services to prepare students for Group A, B, and C posts in Central services, State services, banking recruitment, and equivalent private sector jobs.
• Coaching for National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET) to prepare candidates for recruitment as university lecturers.
• Institutions receive non-recurring grants up to ₹5.0 lakh per scheme during the XII Plan for books, journals, audio-visual equipment, computers, photocopiers, and generators.
• Universities receive recurring grants of ₹7.00 lakh per scheme per annum to cover honorarium, faculty remuneration, contractual staff, attendant honorarium, and contingencies.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant must be a student belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), OBC (non-creamy layer), or Minority communities.
• General category students possessing a valid Below Poverty Line (BPL) card issued by the Central or State Government are also eligible.
• OBC (non-creamy layer) and poor general category candidates can make up to 40% of the seats if enough SC, ST, and minority students are not available.
• The coaching is provided at universities and colleges recognised under Section 2(f) and fit to receive central assistance under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956.

Who cannot apply

• Institutions not covered under Section 2(f) or not declared fit under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956 are not eligible for scheme assistance.
• General category students without a government-issued Below Poverty Line (BPL) card are not eligible.

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Caste or Community Certificate
• Academic Transcripts or Mark Sheets
• Bank Account Details
• BPL Card (for general category applicants)

How to apply

1. 1Contact the Registrar of your university or the Principal of your college.
2. 2Obtain the prescribed coaching application form from the concerned department or designated scheme coordinator.
3. 3Fill in all personal and academic details accurately and attach the requisite supporting documents.
4. 4Submit the completed physical application form to the concerned department.
5. 5Avail of the coaching classes after successful scrutiny and verification by the institution.

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