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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Free coaching in JEE, NEET to students in government junior colleges in Andhra Pradesh
The State government has planned to roll out targeted support systems, including mentorship and quality coaching, to encourage students from economically weaker sections in government junior colleges to excel in national-level competitive exams. As part of the move, students pursuing MBC and BiPC courses in 1,355 government junior colleges in the State will receive coaching and quality preparation material to prepare for national-level competitive exams like Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), an all-India level entrance exam for engineering courses in India, and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admissions into medical colleges. Officials in the Department of Higher Education said the free study material on subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics being given to students has been prepared by a team of subject experts drawn from both government and private colleges over a period of six months. To ensure that students benefit from the coaching classes, their college timings have been extended from the usual 9.30 a.m-4 p.m. to 9 a.m-5 p.m. Junior lecturers have been trained to teach the content effectively to students. Weekly tests, performance reviews and tracking the regular progress of students is mandatory for constant and effective monitoring of the learners' performance. 'The initiative is about giving every student a chance to succeed, regardless of their family background. We are creating an environment where every child can dream big and prepare confidently for national-level competitive exams,' said Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Nara Lokesh. He said the initiative will benefit over 1 lakh students in the government sector and will help the government bridge the gap between private and government education systems. He said the objective was to create a level playing field and give equal opportunity to all children to hone their skills.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Science
- New Indian Express
Andhra government junior college students to get free study material, JEE coaching
VIJAYAWADA: The state government, spearheaded by HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, has launched a large-scale initiative to provide free JEE and NEET coaching to over 1,00,000 students across 1,355 government junior colleges as part of a major educational reform. This unprecedented program aims to bridge socioeconomic gaps and elevate rural talent to national level. Under the 'Andhra Pradesh Model of Education,' students in the MPC and BiPC streams will benefit from expertly curated Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics materials. These were developed over six months through collaboration between leading educators from government and private colleges. Additionally, daily college hours have been extended from 9:00am to 5:00pm, including two dedicated hours specifically for entrance exam preparation. Junior lecturers have been trained to deliver the new content effectively, while structured weekly tests, performance reviews, and academic tracking ensure the implementation of best practices typically seen in elite coaching institutions. This marks the first time such high-level, systematized support has been provided by any government in the country.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
1L students to get free JEE/NEET coaching
Vijayawada: In a major initiative aimed at democratising access to competitive exam preparation, the Andhra Pradesh government launched a comprehensive programme to provide free, high-quality coaching and study material for JEE and NEET to over 1,00,000 students across 1,355 government junior colleges. The announcement was made by Education Minister Nara Lokesh, who emphasised the government's commitment to equitable educational opportunities. "We are giving every Andhra child a fair chance to dream big and achieve bigger," the minister said, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the programme. This initiative, which will benefit MPC and BiPC students across the state, marks the first time such a large-scale endeavor has been undertaken in the state's education system to empower students from economically weaker backgrounds to compete at the national level for admission into top engineering and medical colleges. A specialised study material for physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics has been developed over six months by a team of leading subject experts from both government and private educational institutions. To facilitate dedicated coaching, college timings have been extended from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm to 9:00 am–5:00 pm. Students will now receive a minimum of two dedicated hours of coaching daily based on the new curriculum. Junior lecturers have undergone specialised training to effectively deliver the content. Beyond just study materials, the programme incorporates the best practices from top private institutions, including weekly tests, performance reviews, and regular progress tracking, all now implemented within government colleges. Lokesh reiterated. "We are creating an environment where every child in Andhra Pradesh can prepare confidently for JEE, NEET, and other national-level exams." This initiative will significantly bridge the existing gap between private and government education, aligning with the 'Andhra Pradesh Model of Education', he added. "Our government firmly believes that quality education must be a right, not a privilege," Lokesh remarked.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Andhra to give free coaching to one lakh students for JEE, NEET
The government of Andhra Pradesh has launched an initiative to provide free coaching to over one lakh students to prepare for national competitive exams like JEE and NEET. The state government will provide high-quality preparation material and coaching to MPC and BiPC students studying in its 1,355 junior colleges. This is the first time ever that such a large-scale effort has been made in the state's education system to help students from economically weaker backgrounds compete at the national level, the government said. It termed the initiative historic under the leadership of Education Minister Nara Lokesh, who is the son of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The study material being given to students for free for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics has been specially prepared by a team of top subject experts from both government and private colleges over a period of six months. To make sure students benefit fully from this support, the government has also extended college timings from 9.30 a.m.- 4:.00 p.m. to 9.00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Every day, students have now started receiving at least two dedicated hours of coaching based on new material. Junior Lecturers have been trained to teach the content effectively. Along with free coaching material, the government has also introduced weekly tests, performance reviews, and regular progress tracking -- best practices typically found in top private institutions -- now being implemented in government colleges. 'This initiative is about giving every student, no matter where they come from, a fair chance to succeed,' said Lokesh. 'We are creating an environment where every child in Andhra Pradesh can dream big and prepare confidently for JEE, NEET, and other national-level exams,' he said. According to the minister, this step will benefit over one lakh students in 1,355 junior colleges in the government sector and is aimed at bridging the gap between private and government education. "Our government firmly believes that quality education must be a right, not a privilege. Our mission is simple: to give every student the confidence, tools, and platform to dream big and achieve bigger," added the minister.
Hans India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Shining Stars awards presented to SSC, inter students for academic excellence
Nandyal: In a bid to recognise and encourage academic excellence among students, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has instituted the 'Shining Stars Awards' for students who achieved top scores in the SSC and Intermediate Second Year examinations. As part of this initiative, 182 Class 10 students and 35 Intermediate students were felicitated at a district-level award ceremony held at the ASR Kalyana Mandapam in Nandyal on Monday. Speaking at the occasion, Minister Farooq stated that the Shining Stars Awards 2025 were introduced to celebrate students who displayed exceptional performance in the Class 10 and Intermediate exams. Each awardee received a medal, a cash prize of Rs 20,000, and a certificate of appreciation. The awards were presented to students from both government and private institutions across various streams, including MPC, BiPC, HEC, CEC, MEC, and vocational groups, based purely on merit. The Minister emphasided that the government does not differentiate between students of government and private institutions when it comes to acknowledging talent. He urged students to recognise their parents' sacrifices and strive harder to achieve greater heights. Highlighting the academic progress of the district, he noted that Nandyal secured 82% pass percentage in SSC, placing it at the top among Rayalaseema districts. He also lauded the introduction of the 'Naadu-Nedu' and 'Nadu-Nedu: Nauk Vidya' initiatives aimed at enhancing both academic and technical skills among students. He encouraged students to focus not only on academics but also on skill development. Addressing the gathering, district Collector G Rajakumari highlighted that the Shining Stars Award ceremonies are being conducted across all districts as per the vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister N Lokesh. She further noted that female student pass percentage exceeded 60% and assured that additional measures are being taken to improve this further.
