- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Amaravati, Jun 15: In a transformative step to enhance academic opportunities for underprivileged students, Andhra Pradesh Human Resource Minister Nara Lokesh launched a statewide program to provide free JEE and NEET coaching to over 1 lakh students in government junior colleges. The initiative spans 1,355 colleges, aiming to level the playing field for students from economically weaker backgrounds.
“This initiative gives every Andhra student a fair chance to dream big and achieve bigger,” said Lokesh, highlighting the government’s commitment to equality in education. The state has extended college hours till 5 PM, dedicating two hours daily to focused coaching sessions.
Expert-Designed Content and Teacher Training:
The coaching program is built on high-quality study material specially developed by expert faculty, tailored to meet the demands of the JEE and NEET exams. To maintain uniform teaching standards across all colleges, junior lecturers have undergone specialized training to deliver the content effectively.
In addition to academic instruction, students will undergo weekly tests, progress reviews, and performance tracking to ensure consistent growth and readiness. The emphasis on continuous evaluation is designed to keep students aligned with national competitive standards.
Lokesh described the initiative as the "first of its kind" in the state, stressing that it empowers students from remote and disadvantaged areas to compete with peers from elite institutions. “With the right support and guidance, every student in Andhra can now dream of IITs and AIIMS,” he added.
The state’s proactive approach reflects a broader vision to transform public education into a platform of opportunity, bridging the rural-urban and economic divide through targeted academic empowerment.