Governor Assam’s Pratibha Protsahan Yojana 2024 – Empowering UPSC Aspirants | Apply Online

In a historic move to empower the youth of Assam, Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the Hon’ble Governor of Assam, introduced the Governor Assam’s Pratibha Protsahan Yojana on 17th September 2024. This initiative aims to assist aspiring UPSC Civil Services candidates through financial aid, top-notch coaching, and mentorship, ensuring they are well-prepared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

The program marks a significant stride in nurturing talent within the state and will cater to 512 students, with 12 candidates receiving direct mode coaching and 500 benefiting from online coaching. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive overview of this scheme, including eligibility criteria, application details, and important dates.

Important Dates of Governor Assam’s Pratibha Protsahan Yojana 2024

Governor Assam’s Pratibha Protsahan Yojana 2024 – Overview

Pratibha Protsahan Yojana Details

The Governor’s Pratibha Protsahan Yojana aims to provide financial support to meritorious students, ensuring access to high-quality coaching for UPSC Civil Services Examination preparation.

Beneficiary Details

• Online Coaching: 500 aspirants (mentored by Paavan Chintan Dhara Ashram)
• Direct Mode Coaching (Delhi NCR):
  • 10 aspirants mentored by Paavan Chintan Dhara Ashram and sponsored by the Raj Bhavan.
  • 2 aspirants mentored by Arya Pratibha Vikas Sansthan and sponsored by the Raj Bhavan, Assam.

Scholarship Amount

• Covers the coaching fees, accommodation, and meals for aspirants selected for the Direct Mode Coaching.
• The scholarship is non-transferable, and no direct disbursements are made to candidates. Instead, payments are directly made to the coaching institutes.

The process for selecting candidates for Governor Assam’s Pratibha Protsahan Yojana is as follows:

Screening Process:

• Preliminary Screening of applications will be based on Class 12th and Graduation percentages.
• The top 5,000 aspirants will be selected to appear for the Screening Test, which will be held in Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, and Bongaigaon.
• The Screening Test will include OMR-based MCQs and a Descriptive Essay, covering the UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination syllabus.
• The Top 600 aspirants from the screening test will be called for Group Counselling.

Personal Interview:

• The Top 50 aspirants preferring Direct Mode Coaching will undergo a Personal Interview after the group counselling session.
• 12 aspirants will be selected for the Direct Mode Coaching Programme at Delhi NCR.
• The remaining aspirants will be selected for the Online Coaching Programme, connected through an online portal to coaching centres.

How to Apply for Pratibha Protsahan Yojana:

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
1. Visit the Official Portal: Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
2. Click on the Online Application Form Link.
3. Register on the new webpage.
4. Log in and complete the application form by entering personal and educational details.
5. Upload Documents: Passport-sized photograph, signature, and other required documents.
6. Submit the Application.