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Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET Coaching
Fully sponsored IIT/NEET prep
Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET Coaching is a program by Dakshana Foundation for students in Class 11–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 11–12
Fee
Free
Duration
1 year or 2 years residential, depending on the chosen track
Format
Individual
Time needed
Full-time residential coaching with structured daily schedule including classes, study hours, tests, and review
About This Opportunity
The Dakshana Scholar Program offers fully sponsored residential coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET, designed to support talented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This comprehensive program covers coaching, accommodation, food, and study materials for one or two years, removing financial barriers to quality education.
The program targets Class 12 Science stream students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and other government schools across India. Selection is highly competitive, based on academic performance and the Joint Dakshana Selection Test (JDST), providing a pathway to prestigious institutions like the IITs and AIIMS.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 11–12
- Age Range
- 16 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Strong academic performance in Class 11 and Class 12, particularly in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology depending on the IIT-JEE or NEET track. Specific cut-offs for invitations are based on Class 12 Term 1 results for JNV and EMRS students.
Prerequisites
- Eligibility verification by school authorities
- Submission of the Dakshana Scholar Application
- Participation in the Mock Test and JDST
- Successful interview and document verification
Open to economically disadvantaged Class 12 Science stream students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, EMRS schools, and other government or government-aided schools across India. Selection is through the Joint Dakshana Selection Test (JDST) followed by interview and document verification.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Advanced
What's covered
Intensive 1-year or 2-year IIT-JEE or NEET preparation curriculum delivered residentially. Includes daily lectures, problem-solving sessions, periodic tests, doubt clearing, and structured exam practice aligned to JEE and NEET patterns.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
Full scholarship
The scholarship covers coaching, hostel, food, and study material for the duration of the 1-year or 2-year programme; no fees are charged to the scholar's family.
Opens doors to
The programme is purpose-built to prepare scholars for IIT-JEE and NEET admissions, with close to 60% of Dakshana Scholars historically gaining admission to IITs.
Recognition
National scholar programme
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Joint Dakshana Selection Test (JDST) and Mock Test
- Interview and document verification rounds
- Daily residential coaching for IIT-JEE or NEET
- Periodic mock examinations and reviews
- Mentoring and study support on campus
- Provision of study materials
- Accommodation and food
- Regular tests and practice problems with video solutions
Mentors & faculty
Experienced faculty, IIT/NIT alumni, and young and senior executives from various industries.
Exam format
- Total marks
- 100
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Format
- Mixed (multiple choice and structured questions on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology)
- Language
- English
How to apply
- 1Submit the Dakshana Scholar Application (DSA) through scholarship.dakshana.org by the published deadline
- 2Participate in the Mock Test followed by the Joint Dakshana Selection Test (JDST) at the assigned online centre using the Dakshana Scholarship Test Android app
- 3Shortlisted students attend the interview and document verification round, after which the Dakshana One-Year or Two-Year Scholarship is offered
Frequently asked questions
Is Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET Coaching free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET Coaching?
Students in Class 11–12. children aged 16-18.
What will my child gain from Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET Coaching?
Fully sponsored 1-year or 2-year residential coaching for IIT-JEE or NEET. Coaching, hostel, food, and study material at no cost to the family. Strong outcomes record - close to 60% of Dakshana Scholars accepted by IITs since 2007. Selection through a transparent Mock Test, JDST, and interview process. Founded by Mohnish Pabrai, with multi-country charitable status. Comprehensive coverage of coaching, accommodation, food, and study materials. High success rate with close to 60% of scholars gaining admission to IITs since 2007. Transparent selection process via Joint Dakshana Selection Test (JDST) and interviews. Access to dedicated residential campuses like Dakshana Valley and Charles T. Munger Hall.
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