UP Government's Free Coaching Helps 6 Students Clear UPSC 2025 Exam
Six students from Uttar Pradesh's free Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana coaching programme have successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, proving that quality guidance matters more than expensive coaching.
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The Uttar Pradesh government's Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana has delivered results that matter. Six students who received free coaching and guidance through this programme have cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. Their success shows that expensive coaching centres are not the only path to cracking India's toughest exam.
The Union Public Service Commission announced the results on 6 March 2026. These six candidates were part of the residential coaching programme and mock interview sessions run by the state's Social Welfare Department. For students who cannot afford coaching fees that run into lakhs, this success story offers real hope.
Who Made It Through
The programme trained students at the Bhagidari Bhavan residential coaching centre in Lucknow. Here's how they performed:
- Vimal Kumar secured an outstanding 107th rank
- Vipin Dev Yadav came in at 316th rank
- Mansi achieved 444th rank
- Mahesh Jaiswal got 590th rank
- Aditi Singh secured 859th rank
- Tanisha Singh obtained 930th rank
Vimal Kumar and Vipin Dev Yadav prepared at the residential facility in Gomti Nagar, where they received complete coaching support. The other four students took advantage of the mock interview sessions conducted by expert panels under the Abhyudaya Yojana.
What Makes Abhyudaya Yojana Different
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath started this programme to help students from poor and middle-class families prepare for competitive exams. The scheme covers UPSC, UPPSC, JEE, NEET, and other major tests.
The programme offers three main benefits that private coaching centres charge heavily for:
Expert Teaching: Senior IAS and PCS officers teach alongside subject experts. Students get the same quality of instruction they would pay lakhs for at commercial coaching centres. The teachers understand the exam pattern because many have cleared these tests themselves.
Free Stay and Food: Centres like Bhagidari Bhavan in Lucknow provide residential facilities at no cost. Students get a place to stay, meals to eat, and a focused environment to study. This removes the financial burden that forces many talented students to give up their dreams.
Interview Preparation: Students who clear the main exam get special mock interview sessions in Delhi and Lucknow. Former civil servants and experts grill them with questions, building the confidence they need for the actual interview. This final stage often makes the difference between success and failure.
Government Officials Celebrate the Win
Asim Arun, UP's Minister of State for Social Welfare, congratulated all successful candidates. He said the Chief Minister wants to ensure that lack of money never stops a talented student from achieving their goals. Anand Kumar Singh, Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Department, praised the hard work these students put in.
The praise is well deserved. These six students competed against candidates who had access to expensive coaching, air-conditioned libraries, and all possible resources. Yet they made it through on merit and determination.
The Bigger Picture of UPSC 2025
This year, Anuj Agnihotri topped the exam with All India Rank 1. The UPSC selected 958 candidates for various services including IAS, IPS, and IFS. Among these nearly thousand successful candidates, having six from a free government programme is significant.
Think about it this way. Private coaching centres in Delhi charge between ₹2 to ₹5 lakh for UPSC preparation. Add rent, food, and study materials, and a student needs at least ₹6 to ₹8 lakh for serious preparation. Most families in small towns cannot afford this amount.
What This Means for Future Aspirants
Students from Sambhal, Dumka, and other small towns have also featured in this year's success stories. Dev Dudeja from Sambhal, whose father sells tea, secured 152nd rank. Piyush from Lucknow left his Google job in California to prepare and succeeded. Sudipa from Dumka got 41st rank.
These stories share a common thread. The students had talent and worked hard. What they needed was proper guidance and a chance to prepare without financial stress. Government programmes like Abhyudaya Yojana provide exactly that.
The success of these six candidates proves three things. First, you don't need to spend lakhs on coaching to clear UPSC. Second, small-town students can compete with anyone if they get proper support. Third, government initiatives can work when they focus on real problems.
How to Apply for Abhyudaya Yojana
If you're preparing for competitive exams and cannot afford expensive coaching, check if your state runs similar programmes. In Uttar Pradesh, students can apply through the Social Welfare Department's website. The selection happens based on merit and financial background.
The residential centres have limited seats, so competition exists even for free coaching. But even if you don't get residential admission, you can attend the regular classes and guidance sessions. The mock interviews are open to all students who clear the main examination.
Looking at these results, one thing becomes clear. The civil services exam tests your knowledge, analytical ability, and personality. It does not test your family's bank balance. Programmes that level the playing field help deserving candidates rise to the top. The success of Vimal Kumar, Vipin Dev Yadav, Mansi, Mahesh Jaiswal, Aditi Singh, and Tanisha Singh shows what happens when talent meets opportunity. Their achievement should inspire thousands of students who dream of serving the nation but worry about coaching fees.
