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Central Government-Run Coaching Centers for UPSC and State PSC Preparation

 

The central government primarily supports free coaching for UPSC Civil Services and state PSC examinations through targeted schemes for economically disadvantaged groups (e.g., SC, OBC). However, **directly run institutions** (as opposed to funded private or empanelled institutes) are limited. The key initiative is the **Dr. Ambedkar Centres of Excellence (DACE)** scheme, launched in 2022 by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation under the Ministry of Social Jstice and Empowerment (MOSJE). 

Key Details on DACE: 

**Purpose**: Provides specialized, free coaching exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) students (with some seats for OBC) preparing for UPSC Civil Services (Prelims and Mains) and other competitive exams, including state PSCs.

- **Number of Centers**: 31 centers planned (one per state/UT), established within central universities. As of October 2025, approximately 27-30 are operational based on signed MoUs and active programs (e.g., entrance tests, admissions, and coaching batches running in 2025).

  **Capacity**: Each center has 100 seats (70 for SC, 30 for OBC; 33% reserved for women).

- **Funding and Oversight**: Fully funded by the central government (Rs. 75,000 per student per year); centers are integrated into central universities, making them directly under central government administration.

Below is the list of universities where DACE centers are established and functioning (based on MoUs signed and confirmed activities like 2025 admissions). Addresses are the main campus addresses of the universities, as the centers operate from within them. For exact coaching venue details, contact the university's DACE coordinator.

 State/UT | University Name | Address |

  Andhra Pradesh | Central University of Andhra Pradesh | PO: Jammalamadugu, Y.S.R. (Kadapa) District, Anantapuramu - 516 379, Andhra Pradesh |

| Andhra Pradesh | Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | Village: Janthalamuru, District: East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh - 533 407 |

 

| Assam | Tezpur University | Napaam, Tezpur, Sonitpur, Assam - 784 028 |

| Assam | Assam University | Silchar, Cachar, Assam - 788 013 |

 

| Bihar | Central University of South Bihar | SH-7, Gaya - Panchanpur Road, Village: Karhara, Post: Fatehpur, P.S.: Rampur, Dist.: Jehanabad, Bihar - 804 436 |

 

| Chhattisgarh | Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | Koni, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh - 495 009 |

 

| Gujarat | Central University of Gujarat | Sector-29, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382 030 |

 

| Haryana | Central University of Haryana | Jant-Pali, Distt. Mahendergarh, Haryana - 123 031 |

 

| Himachal Pradesh | Central University of Himachal Pradesh | PO Box #21, Dharamshala, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh - 176 215 |

| Jharkhand | Central University of Jharkhand | Village: Cheri-Manatu, Post: Kurgi, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835 214 |

 

| Karnataka | Central University of Karnataka | Kadaganchi, Aland Taluk (Hailkatti Post), Aland, Kalaburagi District, Karnataka - 585 411

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| Kerala | Central University of Kerala | Tejaswini Hills, Periye (PO), Kasaragod, Kerala - 671 316 |

 

| Madhya Pradesh | Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya | Sagar, Madhya Pradesh - 470 003

|Madhya Pradesh | Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Lalpur, Amarkantak, Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh - 484 887 |

 

| Maharashtra | Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | Bhandara Road, Wardha, Maharashtra - 442 001 |

 

| Manipur | Manipur University | Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur - 795 003 |

 

| Meghalaya | North-Eastern Hill University | Umshing, Shillong, Meghalaya - 793 022 |

 

| Odisha | Central University of Odisha | Koraput, Odisha - 764 021 |

 

| Punjab | Central University of Punjab | Village: Ghudda, Distt.: Bathinda, Punjab - 151 401 |

 

| Rajasthan | Central University of Rajasthan | NH-8, Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan - 305 817 |

 

| Tamil Nadu | Central University of Tamil Nadu | Neelakudi Campus, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu - 610 005 |

 

| Telangana | English and Foreign Languages University | Hyderabad, Telangana - 500 007 |

 

| Uttar Pradesh | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - 226 025 |

| Uttar Pradesh | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - 221 005 |

| Uttar Pradesh | University of Allahabad | Senate House Campus, University Road, Old Katra, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh - 211 002 |

 

| Uttarakhand | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand - 246 174 |

 

| Puducherry | Pondicherry University | Kalapet, Puducherry - 605 014 |

 

| Jammu & Kashmir | Central University of Jammu | Rahya Suchani (Dhatri), Samba, Jammu - 181 111 |

 

| Delhi | University of Delhi | North Campus, Delhi - 110 007 |

| Delhi | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110 068 |

 Notes**:

- This list covers 30 centers (some states have multiple due to initial planning). Full operations (e.g., 2025 batches) are confirmed for most via university websites and MOSJE updates.

 

- Eligibility: Primarily SC students; apply via university entrance tests (e.g., DACE Entrance Test 2024-25 merit lists are out for several).

- For state PSC focus: While UPSC is primary, centers cover general competitive exam strategies applicable to PSCs.

Other Central Government Initiatives

 The central government does not run additional standalone coaching institutions beyond DACE. Other schemes (e.g., Free Coaching for SCs/OBCs/Minorities under MOSJE or Minority Affairs) fund empanelled private institutes rather than directly operating centers.

- No dedicated central government centers exclusively for state PSCs; preparation is integrated into UPSC-focused programs.

 or latest admissions or updates, visit the [Dr. Ambedkar Foundation website](https://ambedkarfoundation.nic.in) or contact MOSJE at socialjustice.gov.in.