Andhra Pradesh MEGA DSC Free Coaching Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• Every year, the Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education releases a recruitment notification for various teachers posts including SGT, School Assistant (SA), TGT, PGT and others.
• A large number of applicants appear for the examination with a hope of selection, but fail due to lack of knowledge, preparation and exam skills.
• Of these many students come from minority groups who lack the proper skills and intent to succeed in such competitive examinations.
• Seeking this issue, the state government has announced a free coaching scheme called as "MEGA DSC Free Coaching Scheme" for 2024-25 session.
• The announced scheme is also known by other names such as 'AP MEGA DSC Free Coaching Scheme', or 'MEGA DSC Free Coaching Yojana', or 'MEGA DSC Free Coaching Pathakam'.
• Under this scheme, the government will provide three months of residential coaching for DSC exam absolutely free.
• During the training free accommodation, study material, three times meals will be provided to each student.
• The MEGA DSC Free Coaching Scheme is especially for SC and ST students, helping them to secure more teaching positions in government schools.
• A total of 5,050 students will be selected for MEGA DSC Free Coaching.
• Of these, 3,050 students are from SC category, and 2,000 students from ST categories.
• Coaching centres will be allotted to students within the state as per the preference marked by them during the application process.
• The primary objective of MEGA DSC Free Coaching is to provide coaching facilities to students who cannot afford due to financial constraints.
• This initiative will help these talented students to excel their career in the teaching profession.
• The AP DSC Exam is conducted for various posts, this free coaching provided is available for applicants applying for SGT and SA posts only.
• Selection for MEGA DSC free coaching will go through a screening test designed to assess applicants skills and talent.
• Based on the marks obtained in the screening test and a TET score a district wise merit list and selection list will be prepared for the free coaching program.
• To prepare the selection list 85% weightage will be given to the screening test and 15% to the TET Score.
• The online screening test for MEGA DSC Free Coaching is likely to be organised in November.
• Under the MEGA DSC Free Coaching the maximum amount that will be spent on each during the three month coaching period is : -
  • Rs 26,500 for SGT Course, and
  • Rs 28,500 for School Assistant.
• Beneficiaries students must read the eligibility and ineligibility criteria before applying for the free coaching program.
• Applications for the MEGA DSC Free Coaching can be submitted online through the Jnanabhumi Portal.
• The last date to submit the MEGA DSC Free Coaching application online is October 25, 2024.
• For any query applicants may contact the officials at the provided number.

Scheme Benefits

• The MEGA DSC Free Coaching of Andhra Pradesh offers following benefits to its beneficiaries : -
  • Three months free coaching to ST and SC students.
  • Free Coaching will be provided for SGT and SA posts.
  • Applicants will get free accommodation, meal and study material.
  • Reservation to women's.
  • The maximum expenses provided under the programme is :

    	SA (School Assistant)	SGT
    Coaching Fee	Rs. 12,000/-	Rs. 10,000/-
    Study Material	Rs. 3,000/-	Rs. 3,000/-
    Meal (@4500 per month)	Rs. 13,500/-	Rs. 13,500/-
    Total Amount (Per Student)	Rs. 28,500/-	Rs. 26,500/-

Eligibility Requirement

• Beneficiaries must meet the following eligibility conditions to qualify for free MEGA DSC Coaching program : -
  • Must be a domiciled resident of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Must belong to SC or ST Community.
  • The annual family income should be less than Rs 2.5 lakhs.
  • Must be eligible for TET.
  • If family owns no property or owns less than 1500 sq. ft. of residential or commercial property in urban areas.
  • If applying for SGT and SA Posts only.
  • The total landholding of the family should be less than 10 acre (wet) or 25 Acre (Dry) or 25 acre (both wet and dry).

Ineligibility Criteria

• Applicants will not be considered eligible for the program if possess any of the following conditions : -
  • If a family member is an income tax payer.
  • If a family member is a government employee or pensioner. (except sanitary workers)
  • If a family member owns a four wheeler. (Except taxi/tractors/autos)

Required Documents

• It is mandatory for the applicants to keep their following documents when applying online for the Mega DSC Free Coaching program : -
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Passport Size Photograph.
  • Academic Certificate and Marksheet.
  • Caste Certificate.
  • Disability Certificate (If any)
  • Mobile Number.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Other as required.

Steps to Apply

• Applicants can submit their MEGA DSC Free Coaching applications online.
• Its online application forms are available at Jnanabhumi portal.
• To submit an application online applicants need to first visit the Jnanabhumi official website.
• On the home page, select the SW and TW MEGA DSC Free Coaching tab.
• The MEGA DSC Free Coaching application will go through two stage i.e. Registration and Application Submission.

Registration

• For Registration, tap on the "Click here" button in front of the Registration.
  
• Select the 'New Registration' button and read all the conditions.
  
• Upon fulfilling all the given conditions, check all the boxes and proceed.
• On the new page, applicants need to provide their given personal details.
  
• Check the declaration dialogue box and tap on the generate OTP button.
• Enter the OTP received on your mobile number to complete the registration process.
• Applicants user ID and password will be generated once the registration process is completed.

Application Submission

• Now you need to login with the received credentials.
  
• Fill the MEGA DSC Free Coaching application form.
• Upload the requisite documents and submit them.
• Applicants do download the submitted application copy for future reference.

District Wise Contact Number

• Applicants can connect with the officials district wise at the given number. It is advisable to send message via WhatsApp instead of calling and do follow district group messages regularly for any updates.
  

  City Name	Contact Number
  AlluriSitharamaRaju	7013267030
  Anakapalli	7013267030
  Anantapur	9959340532
  Annamayya	9676562426
  Bapatla	9491786963
  Chittoor	8639536656
  East Godavari	9948868862
  Eluru	9502228533
  Guntur	8332813562
  Kakinada	9052992203
  Konaseema	6281941766
  Krishna	7032330807
  Kurnool	9160139186
  Nandyal	9985734155
  NTR	7989027826
  Palnadu	9618915199
  ParvathipuramManyam	6281266295
  Prakasam	9160130212
  SriPottiSriramulu Nellore	9581630003
  SriSathyaSai	9160139186
  Srikakulam	8639641610
  Tirupati	9959340532
  Vishakapatnam	7382293309
  Vizianagaram	9701436159
  West Godavari	9701436159
  YSR	9676562426

Relevant Links

• MEGA DSC Free Coaching Online Application Link.
• MEGA DSC Free Coaching Applicant Login.

Contact Information

• AP Social Welfare Directorate Email helpdesk : - swcommissioner@gmail.com
• Directorate of Social Welfare Andhra Pradesh,
  T.G Plaza Building,Tadepalli ,
  In front of Manipal Hospital,
  Guntur District ,
  Andhra Pradesh.