The free coaching program for JEE (Mains & Advance) and NEET, offered by the Bihar Minority Welfare Department at Haj Bhawan in Patna, is aimed at students from minority communities preparing for the 2026 exams.11a6247e444e
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must belong to minority communities (typically including Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi as per national guidelines for similar schemes).
The program is open to students in Bihar who have completed or are pursuing relevant qualifying education (e.g., Class 12 or equivalent) for JEE/NEET.
Specific details like minimum marks, age limits, or family income thresholds are not explicitly stated in the announcements, but national schemes for minority coaching often require family income not exceeding Rs. 3-6 lakh per annum and merit-based selection.4fdef9 Admission is determined through an entrance exam, suggesting that meeting basic minority status and educational prerequisites allows one to apply, with final selection based on performance.
Application Requirements and Process
Applications are submitted online via the official portal: https://hajbhawancoaching.bihar.gov.in/ (note: this appears to be the correct URL based on program details; the poster may have a minor typo).
Required details likely include personal information, minority community proof, educational qualifications, and contact info (exact form fields are on the site).
Admit cards for the entrance exam can be downloaded from the portal starting September 22, 2025.
Selection involves an entrance test aligned with JEE/NEET syllabus and difficulty.1403fd
Program Options and Selection
Residential (Offline) Coaching: Limited to 75 students (separate batches for boys and girls). Entrance exam on September 24, 2025; results on September 26, 2025; admission from September 27-30, 2025. Coaching is free, but food charges apply.
Non-Residential (Online) Coaching: No limit on seats; free for all qualified applicants. Entrance exams on September 24, 27, and 29, 2025; results on September 30, 2025.
Both modes include weekly test series, mentorship, and free study materials.9f6b72
Classes start on October 1, 2025.
Deadlines
Application submission: Until September 21, 2025 (program is still open as of September 19, 2025).