The launch ceremony was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Jayanta Kumar Roy, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha); Prof. Mahendra Nath Roy, VC of North Bengal University; K. Satyanarayana, Former IPS (Retd.) & CEO, PhysicsWallah.
The programme seeks to provide completely free coaching for 16 competitive examinations to more than 10,000 studentsacross the districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar. The initiative covers examinations related to Agniveer, West Bengal Police SI and Constable, SSB/CISF Constable examinations, Combined Defence Services (CDS), National Defence Academy (NDA), Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT), Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Staff Selection Committee (SSC), WBPSC and UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Under DWS Utkarsh, students will receive access to comprehensive online coaching programmes through Physics Wallah’s technology-enabled learning ecosystem. The initiative aims to remove financial barriers that often prevent deserving students from accessing quality preparation, with coaching costs for such examinations typically ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹75,000.
Admissions under the programme will be offered on a first come, first serve basis, and each candidate will be eligible to enrol in only one course, ensuring that the benefits of the initiative reach the widest possible pool of aspirants. Following registration and Aadhaar verification, selected candidates will receive full access to their chosen coaching programme free of cost.
Speaking at the launch, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said: “The youth of North Bengal possess extraordinary talent, determination and aspirations. Yet, for many families, the cost of quality coaching remains a significant challenge. DWS Utkarshis an effort to bridge this gap and ensure that opportunity is not limited by financial circumstances. Our goal is to empower young people with the knowledge, skills and guidance required to compete successfully for careers in public service, defence, law enforcement and administration. By investing in our youth, we are investing in the future of our region.”
In a special video note, Alakh Pandey, Founder and CEO of Physics Wallah, said: “At Physics Wallah, we believe quality education should be accessible to every student, regardless of geography or economic background. We are proud to partner with DWS to bring free, high-quality preparation for competitive examinations to the youth of North Bengal and help them pursue their dreams with confidence.”The launch marks the next phase of DWS’s efforts to support the aspirations of young people in the region. Over the past two years, DWS has successfully conducted free UPSC coaching programmes, mentoring more than 120 candidates, several of whom have gone on to secure positions in government and public sector, including the West Bengal Civil Service, RBI and Intelligence Bureau.
