JHRCA Residential Coaching · CS-2026
Jamia Hamdard Residential Coaching Academy · CS-2026 Admissions Open · in collaboration with LevelUp IAS · Supported by Ministry of Education, Government of India through UGC
Applications open · CS-2026 batch

Your UPSC journey,
guided.

A 10-month residential coaching programme by Jamia Hamdard Residential Coaching Academy — Government-aided, NAAC A+, supported by the UGC. Built for serious aspirants who want structured prep, real mentors, and a community that pushes them.

50+15
Total seats
50 under Merit + 15 under Self-Financing (SFS) — separate merit lists.
10mo
Residential programme
A 10-month cycle — 1 Aug 2026 to 31 May 2027 on the JHU campus.
A+
NAAC accredited
Govt-aided Deemed-to-be University, supported by the Ministry of Education via UGC.
₹1,500
Application fee
One-time, paid online via Razorpay. Admission & monthly fees are payable later for selected candidates.

Applications open until 15 Jun 2026 · Test on 30 Jun 2026 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.

Why JHRCA

Built for serious aspirants —
not a one-size-fits-all coaching.

Six things that set the JHRCA programme apart from a typical coaching centre.

📚

Comprehensive academics

Structured GS, CSAT and Essay coverage for both Prelims and Mains — Polity, Economy, Geography, Environment, History, S&T and Current Affairs.

🎯

Real mentorship

Continuous guidance on strategy, answer-writing, time management. Faculty drawn from active practitioners in the field.

🧪

Test series & PYQ

Regular written tests, essay practice, and systematic previous-year question analysis to track progress and tune strategy.

📰

Library & current affairs

Dedicated 18-hour library with newspapers, periodicals and exam materials — plus integrated CA classes that connect dots to the syllabus.

🏠

AC residential hostel

Sharing-basis AC hostel with all basic amenities, on the main Jamia Hamdard campus. Mess available till 31 May 2027.

🤝

Community & focus

Peer cohort of motivated aspirants. Special focus on Women, Minorities and SC/ST candidates. Up to 50% fee remission for indigent families.

Admission Process

How admissions work

Eight clear steps from your application to the first day of class. Every milestone, every date — right here.

  1. 30Apr
    15 Jun
    Step 1
    📝

    Apply online

    Sign in with your mobile number + OTP, complete the 6-step admission form, upload documents, and pay the ₹1,500 application fee. Applications close 15 June 2026.

  2. 22Jun
    Step 2
    🎫

    Admit cards released

    Download your admit card directly from this dashboard. Carry a printed copy and a valid photo-ID to the test centre.

  3. 30Jun
    Step 3
    📚

    National-level written test

    Held at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. Two papers, same day. JHRCA may also run additional centres outside Delhi at its discretion.

    Paper I
    General Studies
    100 MCQs · 2 hrs · 200 marks · 1/3 negative

    History · Geography · Polity · Economy · Constitution · Art & Culture · Social Issues · S&T · Current Affairs

    Paper II
    CSAT
    100 MCQs · 2 hrs · 200 marks · 1/3 negative

    Logical Reasoning · Analytical Ability · General Mental Ability · Quantitative Aptitude

  4. 04Jul
    Step 4
    📊

    Written test result

    Qualifiers shortlisted for the next round — published on this dashboard and notified by email.

  5. 08–11Jul
    Step 5
    💬

    Group Discussion & Personal Interview

    Face-to-face round at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. Maximum 50 marks. Carry document originals.

  6. 17Jul
    Step 6
    🏆

    Final result

    Two merit lists drawn separately — 50 Merit + 15 SFS. Admission offers via email + dashboard.

  7. 20–24Jul
    Step 7
    📑

    Documentation & fee payment

    Submit document originals at the academy office and pay admission fee + first month + security deposit. See Fees.

  8. 01Aug
    Final
    🎓

    Orientation & course inauguration

    The 10-month residential programme begins. Hostel · library · classes · mentoring · test series — all in one place until 31 May 2027.

Eligibility

Who can apply?

Core eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognized university (or appearing in final year).
  • Upper age limit: 30 years (General) / 32 years (others) as on 01-01-2026.
  • Candidates who appeared in CSE Mains 2024 / 2025 are given preference.

You're not eligible if

  • You've already used the JHRCA-JHU hostel for 3 years (cumulative since 2021).
  • Your admission was previously cancelled in the last 6 years.

Two merit lists are drawn separately for Merit (50 seats) and SFS (15 seats).

Fees

What you'll pay

Pick a seat category at submission. Both get the same classes, library, hostel, mentoring and test series. Up to 50% fee remission for indigent families under Merit.

Merit
50 seats
Self-Financing
15 seats
Application Fee (one-time) ₹1,500 ₹1,500
Admission Fee (one-time) ₹2,500 ₹2,500
All-Inclusive Monthly Fee (hostel · library · Wi-Fi · classes · mentoring · test series) ₹5,000/mo ₹15,000/mo
Security Deposit (refundable) ₹5,000 ₹15,000
Mess (indicative) ₹2,700 F · ₹2,500 M ₹2,700 F · ₹2,500 M

Mess fee is indicative — University may revise. Programme cycle: 01-08-2026 → 31-05-2027.

Ready when you are

Start your application.

Sign in with your mobile, fill the 6-step form (with autosave), and pay ₹1500. Receipt and updates land back here on the dashboard.

Start your application