Archive · 23 Jul 2026
UP's Free O-Level, CCC Scheme Sees 70,000+ Applications
The government of Uttar Pradesh is offering free computer training to young people from economically weaker backgrounds who belong to the OBC category.
This training includes O-Level and CCC courses.
More than 70,000 people have applied for these courses, with the majority applying for O-Level training.
The training will start on August 1, 2026, and is being conducted through government-recognized institutions.
The government is paying for the training, making it easier for these young people to get the skills they need for better job opportunities.
The Yogi Government in Uttar Pradesh has received over 70,000 applications for its free O-Level and CCC computer training scheme.
The scheme is aimed at economically weaker youth from the OBC category who have completed Intermediate or higher education.
A total of 70,604 applications have been received, with 58,984 for O-Level training and 11,620 for CCC training.
Training will commence from August 1, 2026, through 338 recognized institutions across the state.
The government covers the cost of training, up to Rs 15,000 per student for O-Level and Rs 3,500 for CCC.
- Who
- Economically weaker youth from the OBC category in Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Free O-Level and CCC computer training scheme
- When
- Applications for the year 2026-27
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To digitally empower the youth and provide employment-oriented computer education
Supporters of the Scheme
Critics of the Scheme
Effectiveness of the Scheme
Supporters of the Scheme
The scheme is highly effective in empowering economically weaker youth with digital skills, as evidenced by the high number of applications.
Critics of the Scheme
The scheme may not be reaching all deserving candidates due to limited seats and stringent eligibility criteria.
- Total Applications
- 70,604
- O-Level Applications
- 58,984
- CCC Applications
- 11,620
- Training Start Date
- August 1, 2026
- Training Institutions
- 338
- O-Level Training Institutions
- 63
- CCC Training Institutions
- 39
- Combined Training Institutions
- 236
- O-Level Training Cost per Student
- Rs 15,000
- CCC Training Cost per Student
- Rs 3,500