NEELGYAN EXAM GUIDE
Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence Free Coaching Guide
Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence Common Entrance Test
2026 examination cycle · Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (via 30+ central univs)
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
Checked against the official sources linked below
National intake
3,500 annually across courses
SC/OBC income ceiling
₹8 lakh a year
Monthly stipend
₹4,000 under scheme rules
Benefit limit
Not more than twice
Application
Through participating universities
National CET
None announced
2026 cycle tracker
- DAF scheme frameworkApplicable from 2024–25
- University noticesPublished separatelyYou are here
- Local selectionAs each university notifies
- Admission and DBT setupAfter local verification
- Physical coachingUniversity schedule
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Exam Resources
Conducting body
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (via 30+ central univs)
Student level
Coaching-Entry
About DACE CET
What is DACE CET?
DACE is the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation's implementation route for the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Free Coaching Scheme.
There is no single national 'DACE CET' date or common application for every university. Empanelled Central Universities invite applications and set the selection process for their allotted courses.
The revised scheme covers eligible SC and OBC students and verified PM CARES Children Scheme beneficiaries across civil services, banking, engineering, medical and other entrance or recruitment preparation.
Latest DACE Free Coaching Scheme Updates
Verified updates, newest first
DACE Free Coaching Scheme Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Implementing body | Dr. Ambedkar Foundation |
| Ministry | Social Justice and Empowerment |
| SC/OBC eligibility | Income up to ₹8 lakh |
| PM CARES beneficiaries | Eligible after verification |
| Payment mode | DBT to Aadhaar-enabled account |
| Physical instruction | At least 16 hours weekly |
DACE Free Coaching Scheme Application Process
How to use the official application route
- Find the current notice on the participating Central University's own website and apply online through its stated route.
- Do not rely on a generic 'DACE CET' form: course, seats, test, fee and deadline can differ by university.
DACE Free Coaching Scheme Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
SC and OBC applicants
Income ≤ ₹8 lakh
- A competent-authority caste certificate and prescribed income evidence are required.
PM CARES beneficiaries
Verified beneficiary
- Eligibility follows verification under the PM CARES Children Scheme.
Benefit history
Maximum twice
- The free-coaching benefit cannot be used more than twice.
DACE Application Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: There is no single national application window.
Check participating universities individually.
DACE Admit Card
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: A national DACE admit card does not exist.
If a university conducts a test, use its own applicant portal.
DACE Free Coaching Scheme Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Choose institutionCurrent empanelled-university notice
- Apply and verifyLocal form plus scheme documents
- Local selectionOnly the method in that university's notice
- DBT and joiningAfter admission and Aadhaar-linked verification
- The participating university verifies category, income, academic and scheme-benefit history documents.
- The university may conduct an entrance test, interview or other notified merit process; the national scheme page does not prescribe one current common paper.
DACE Free Coaching Scheme Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- There is no national DACE CET syllabus. Prepare only from the participating university's current admission notice.
- Coaching coverage varies by approved course, including civil services, SSC/RRB, banking, JEE/NEET, CAT/CMAT, GATE and other listed examinations.
Civil services
UPSC and State PSC preparation may run up to 12 months under the scheme table.
Recruitment exams
SSC/RRB and banking, insurance or PSU routes can be offered by allotted institutions.
Entrance exams
Approved categories include JEE/NEET, CAT/CMAT, CLAT and other professional tests.
Institution-specific syllabus
The local notice, not the umbrella page, controls any entrance-test subjects.
DACE Selection Results
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Results are published institution by institution.
A list from one university is not a national scheme result.
DACE Admission Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation has not published one national selection cut-off.
Use only the current institution-specific merit or category list.
Routes, Posts and Outcomes
Where successful candidates may progress
Selected DACE scheme limits
| Coaching category | Maximum course fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC/State Civil Services | ₹75,000 | 12 months |
| SSC/RRB | ₹40,000 | 6–9 months |
| Banking/Insurance/PSU/CLAT | ₹50,000 | 6–9 months |
| JEE/NEET | ₹75,000 | 9–12 months |
| CAT/CMAT | ₹50,000 | 6–9 months |
| NDA/CDS | ₹20,000 | 3–4 months |
- These are scheme maxima paid under the approved mechanism, not amounts automatically paid to every candidate.
DACE Free Coaching Scheme Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Choose the university and approved course before preparing for an admission test.
- Download that institution's current notice and list every required category, income, Aadhaar, bank and academic document.
- Use only a locally published test pattern; do not copy another DACE centre's paper assumptions.
- Maintain attendance and DBT compliance after joining because payment is linked to scheme conditions.
DACE Free Coaching Scheme Frequently Asked Questions
Is DACE CET one national exam?
No. Participating universities invite applications and run their own notified selection processes.
Who is eligible for DACE free coaching?
Eligible SC/OBC candidates with family income up to ₹8 lakh and verified PM CARES Children Scheme beneficiaries, subject to course rules.
What is the stipend?
The national scheme FAQ states ₹4,000 per month, subject to the scheme and local admission conditions.
How many times can the benefit be used?
Not more than twice.
Where do I apply?
On the current official application route of a participating Central University.
Is there one DACE syllabus or cut-off?
No. Use the participating university's current notice and result.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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