The state government will fund coaching for civil services candidates and cover course fees for selected medical and engineering entrance exam aspirants
Imphal: The Manipur government has announced financial assistance for civil services aspirants and free coaching for students preparing for medical and engineering entrance examinations to expand access to competitive exam preparation.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced coaching support for 400 civil services aspirants under the Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme. The government has allocated Rs 2.80 crore for the scholarships, with an additional Rs 1.20 crore to be provided through the ALS IAS Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
Eligible candidates can apply for the screening test until October 25, 2026. The examination will be held on November 1, and no application fee will be charged.
Separately, the government has partnered with Aakash Educational Services Limited and FIITJEE Limited under the Coaching Scheme for Entrance Examination to Professional Courses. The initiative provides coaching for students preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).
Selected students have received learning tablets to access online classes, while the government will cover their full coaching fees. Officials said the courses would be delivered through interactive online sessions.
The government has also announced that it will bear the full cost of higher education for sponsored students who qualify for JEE or NEET, urging them to prepare diligently for the upcoming examinations.
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