BHU's Dr Ambedkar Centre Opens Doors for Aspiring Civil Servants
In a significant move to empower students from underprivileged communities, the Dr Ambedkar Centre of Excellence at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi has announced a free coaching initiative. The program is specifically designed for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates aiming to crack the prestigious Civil Services Examination for the 2025-26 cycle.
Application Window and Key Eligibility Details
The university has officially commenced the application process for this coveted opportunity. The online application forms became available on the official BHU portal, www.bhu.ac.in, starting December 10. Aspiring candidates must act promptly as the final date for submitting the online application is January 10.
Interested and eligible students are strongly advised to visit the university's website for comprehensive information regarding the admission procedure, eligibility criteria, and other vital instructions. The initiative underscores BHU's commitment to promoting inclusivity and providing high-quality preparatory resources for the country's most competitive exam.
Entrance Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Admission to this free coaching program will not be direct. The centre has outlined a transparent selection mechanism based on a written entrance test. Coordinators Prof. RN Kharwar and Co-coordinator Prof. P Dalai provided details about the examination format.
The entrance test will be a multiple-choice question (MCQ) paper comprising 100 questions carrying a total of 300 marks. The marking scheme is defined: each correct answer will award 3 marks, while every incorrect answer will deduct 1 mark. This negative marking system emphasizes accuracy over guesswork.
The final selection of candidates for the free coaching seats will be based solely on the total marks obtained in this entrance examination. It is crucial to note that only candidates belonging to the SC and OBC categories are eligible to appear for this entrance test.
Important Timeline for Applicants
Prospective applicants should mark their calendars with the following critical dates. The application window is currently open. After the January 10 deadline, the university will process the applications to schedule the entrance examination. The entrance test is likely to be held in the month of February, though the exact date will be communicated by the university subsequently.
This initiative by BHU's Dr Ambedkar Centre of Excellence represents a vital stepping stone for hundreds of aspirants, offering them structured guidance and resources to level the playing field in the arduous journey towards becoming civil servants. Eligible candidates are encouraged not to miss this deadline and to utilize this opportunity to its fullest potential.
