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Karnataka to launch free online coaching scheme for competitive exam aspirants
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Karnataka to launch free online coaching scheme for competitive exam aspirants
Karnataka is launching a free online coaching scheme to widen access to competitive-exam preparation for aspirants who cannot afford private coaching.
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The Karnataka government is set to launch a free online coaching scheme for aspirants preparing for competitive examinations, aimed at improving access to quality exam preparation for students who cannot afford private coaching.
Such State-run coaching initiatives typically target recruitment examinations conducted by bodies such as the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) and other government recruitment agencies.
The scheme is part of a wider effort by State governments to widen access to competitive-exam preparation beyond private coaching hubs.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Karnataka free coaching scheme
- KPSC
- competitive exams
- access to education
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- Karnataka free coaching scheme, KPSC, competitive exams, access to education
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Use as an example in GA answers (State PSC - Karnataka governance: education and skill development schemes).
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Karnataka's free online coaching scheme for competitive examinations is primarily intended to benefit aspirants preparing for exams conducted by bodies such as:
- The Union Public Service Commission only
- Foreign university entrance boards
- Private corporate recruitment agencies
- The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) and similar State recruitment bodies
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Answer: D — Karnataka's free online coaching scheme is aimed at aspirants preparing for State-level competitive examinations, such as those conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) and similar recruitment bodies.
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