Free NEET UG Coaching 2025: RIMS Ranchi Opens Doors for Underprivileged Medical Aspirants

Published on October 10, 2025

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Delhi, India

Overview of the Initiative

Launched on October 9, 2025, during a governing body meeting at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, chaired by Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari.
Targets at least 30 underprivileged students preparing for NEET UG 2025, providing completely free coaching to democratize access to medical education.
Mentors: Top-performing first- and second-year MBBS students from RIMS, ensuring peer-to-peer guidance from recent exam conquerors.
Aims to address financial hurdles in NEET preparation, where private coaching costs often exceed lakhs annually.

Open to underprivileged NEET UG aspirants from low-income families in Jharkhand.
Selection handled by the state’s Higher Secondary Department through a transparent, merit-based process focusing on academic potential and financial need.
No application fee; aspirants encouraged to contact local education offices or RIMS for upcoming registration details, expected soon post-launch.
Priority for economically weaker sections, aligning with Jharkhand’s push for inclusive education.

Classes scheduled four days a week at RIMS facilities, blending in-person sessions with doubt-clearing and mock tests.
Curriculum covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology comprehensively, emphasizing NEET-specific strategies, time management, and exam patterns.
Duration: Intensive program leading up to NEET UG 2025 exam in May, with flexible hours to accommodate students’ schedules.
Interactive format: Small batches for personalized attention, including revision modules and performance tracking.

Mentors receive Rs 2,500 per hour as incentive, motivating high-quality teaching while keeping the program cost-free for students.
Annual estimated budget: Rs 7 crore, funded by RIMS and state resources, ensuring sustainability.
No hidden costs for participants—covers study materials, transport allowances if needed, and exam-related expenses.

Patient welfare enhancements: Rs 5,000 immediate financial aid to families upon a patient’s death at RIMS, plus free statewide hearse services under the ‘Moksha Vahan’ scheme.
Intern scholarships increased to Rs 30,000 monthly, on par with AIIMS, to retain talent and support future mentors.
Minister’s vision: “A historic step to elevate healthcare and medical education in Jharkhand, committed to common people and students.”

Central Government Initiatives: Free Coaching Scheme by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment offers quality prep for competitive exams like NEET to SC/ST/OBC/minorities, with relaxed income criteria. Naya Savera provides allied support including stipends for minority students.
State-Level Programs: Uttar Pradesh’s Abhyudaya Yojana delivers free NEET coaching via online portals, targeting government school students with registration at abhyuday.up.gov.in. Delhi’s scheme benefits 1.63 lakh government schoolers with NEET/CUET prep starting April 2025. Karnataka extends free online NEET/JEE coaching to all aided PU colleges.
Targeted Schemes: Jharkhand’s July 2025 program sponsors full NEET/JEE coaching for 300 meritorious ST students. Rajasthan’s NEET/JEE for Tribals covers coaching at welfare centers. Maharashtra’s MAHAJYOTI offers free sessions with scholarships up to 100%.
National platforms like SATHEE provide ongoing free online batches with live classes and mocks.