Pondicherry University's UPSC coaching for People with Disabilities, deadline pushed to June 10
A press note from the University said interested persons with disabilities can apply by filling up the Google form https://forms.gle/7GrACguPiRVrWHfY8 and uploading the required supportive documents on or before the stipulated last date.
The course jointly organised by the Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN) and the Centre for Study of Social Inclusion (CSSI) of Pondicherry University is financially aided by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Only selected candidates will be intimated to join the classes. A high-level selection committee has been nominated to carry out admissions and the decision of the committee will be final.
The course is open to PWDs aged 20 to 41 years, with an annual family income of less than ₹8 lakh, who have completed a degree, or are set to appear/appeared for their final semester and those having a Unique Disability Identity Card.
The entire coaching will be provided through physical mode only. Accommodation will be arranged inside the university campus for outstation candidates, the University said.
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