Dharamshala, Oct. 9 -- The Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), Dharamshala has begun the admission process for free civil services coaching under its Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence (DACE).

The scheme, implemented under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, offers 100 fully-funded seats for aspirants preparing for UPSC, HAS, NT, and Allied Services examinations.

Under this initiative, students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and now PM CARES Beneficiaries can avail themselves of free coaching and a monthly stipend of Rs.4,000.

Informing about the program, Prof. Pradeep Kumar, Nodal Officer and Dean Academic Affairs, said that earlier, only SC and OBC students were eligible, but thi...