“The Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana, launched in Uttar Pradesh, provides free coaching to economically disadvantaged students for competitive exams like UPSC, UPPSC, JEE, and NEET. With over 82,000 beneficiaries since 2021, the scheme now integrates AI tools and expands to block levels, ensuring wider access and quality mentorship for aspirants.” [UPSC AGE ELIGIBITY CALCULATOR]
Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana: A Beacon for Competitive Exam Aspirants
Launched in 2021 by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana has emerged as a transformative initiative for economically disadvantaged students aiming to crack competitive exams. The scheme offers free coaching for examinations such as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), NDA, CDS, and others. Since its inception, it has empowered over 82,209 students, with 743 successfully clearing prestigious exams, as per the Social Welfare Department’s data.
The program operates through 166 coaching centres across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh, with Lucknow hosting the highest number at 11 centres. These centres provide both offline and online classes, ensuring accessibility for students in urban and rural areas. In the 2024-25 academic year, 23,017 students benefited from the scheme, with registration numbers rising steadily: from 6,000 in 2021-22 to 27,634 in 2023-24, and 23,195 enrolled so far for 2024-25, according to Kumar Prashant, Director of Social Welfare.
A significant upgrade in 2025 has been the integration of artificial intelligence through the AI-powered Abhyudaya portal, streamlining the application process and enhancing mentorship quality. The portal, accessible at abhyuday.up.gov.in, allows aspirants to register online by providing details like name, age, and contact information. This digital shift has simplified access for students, particularly in remote areas, with plans to expand coaching centres to the block level this academic session.[Blooket Game]
The scheme also leverages expertise from over 500 IAS, 450 IPS, and 300 IFS officers, alongside retired civil servants and university professors, who conduct virtual and in-person mentoring sessions. Ten mock interview sessions have been held for UPSC and UPPSC candidates, contributing to the scheme’s success. Additionally, domain experts deliver specialized training, ensuring comprehensive preparation. In 2024, 46 aspirants from the scheme cleared the UPSC exams, and 121 passed the UPPSC exams since 2021, showcasing its impact.
To address financial barriers, the Yojana provides free study materials, an educational calendar, and virtual class links. Coaching sessions are held daily in morning and evening batches, with feedback mechanisms allowing students to evaluate teachers and vice versa. This ensures quality instruction and personalized attention for high-performing students. The government has also introduced entrance exams in some districts, like Devaria, where 287 students appeared for a police recruitment coaching test in 2024.
The initiative’s expansion to block-level centres aims to bring quality coaching closer to rural aspirants, reducing the need to travel to urban hubs like Delhi or Kota. In Pilibhit and Mirzapur, registrations for the 2024-25 session were open until June 10 and June 25, respectively, with classes commencing in July. The scheme’s success has prompted other states, like Rajasthan, to launch similar programs, such as the Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Yojana, which supports 30,000 students annually.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information sourced from recent news reports, official government websites, and credible media outlets like Elets eGov, News18, and Times of India. All data, including statistics and program details, is accurate as of the latest available updates. Readers are advised to verify details through official channels like abhyuday.up.gov.in for the most current information.