Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Bihar Expands Free JEE, NEET Coaching Across Model Schools
Bihar is giving more students free help to prepare for the JEE and NEET exams.
The coaching is now available at 155 Model Schools.
It is mainly for students in Classes 11 and 12.
Two schools in Patna already provide residential coaching.
Other coaching centres offer classes without accommodation in nine divisional headquarters.
Students in Classes 9 to 12 at 700 Model Schools will also get access to the Vidya Saathi app.
Through the app, they can ask teachers questions about difficult subjects.
The programme was launched on the instructions of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
The Bihar School Examination Board expanded free JEE and NEET coaching to 155 Saraswati Vidya Niketan Model Schools.
The programme targets Classes 11 and 12 students preparing for the two competitive examinations.
The residential programme is operating at two schools in Patna: Patna Collegiate School and Bankipore Girls Higher Secondary School.
Free non-residential coaching has operated at nine divisional headquarters since the 2024-26 academic session.
The Vidya Saathi app is being connected to students in Classes 9 to 12 across 700 Model Schools for free teacher support.
- Who
- The Bihar School Examination Board, Bihar government, Model School students, and participating teachers.
- What
- BSEB expanded free JEE and NEET coaching to 155 Model Schools and began connecting 700 Model Schools to the Vidya Saathi learning app.
- When
- The non-residential coaching has operated since the 2024-26 academic session; the residential programme is currently operational.
- Where
- Across Bihar, including Patna and the divisional headquarters of Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Chhapra, Purnea, Saharsa, Munger, and Bhagalpur.
- Why
- To help students prepare for JEE and NEET and receive free clarification from teachers on subject-related doubts.
- Coaching schools
- 155 Saraswati Vidya Niketan Model Schools
- Target students
- Classes 11 and 12 for JEE and NEET preparation
- Learning app reach
- Students in Classes 9 to 12 across 700 Model Schools
- Residential centres
- Patna Collegiate School and Bankipore Girls Higher Secondary School in Patna
- Non-residential locations
- Nine divisional headquarters across Bihar
- App service
- Free teacher assistance for subject-related concepts and doubts
- Academic session
- Non-residential coaching has been running since 2024-26