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.
Applications open until 15 Jun 2026 · Test on 30 Jun 2026 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.
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.
How admissions work
Eight clear steps from your application to the first day of class. Every milestone, every date — right here.
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30Apr15 JunStep 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.
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22JunStep 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.
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30JunStep 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 IGeneral StudiesHistory · Geography · Polity · Economy · Constitution · Art & Culture · Social Issues · S&T · Current Affairs
Paper IICSATLogical Reasoning · Analytical Ability · General Mental Ability · Quantitative Aptitude
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04JulStep 4
Written test result
Qualifiers shortlisted for the next round — published on this dashboard and notified by email.
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08–11JulStep 5
Group Discussion & Personal Interview
Face-to-face round at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. Maximum 50 marks. Carry document originals.
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17JulStep 6
Final result
Two merit lists drawn separately — 50 Merit + 15 SFS. Admission offers via email + dashboard.
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20–24JulStep 7
Documentation & fee payment
Submit document originals at the academy office and pay admission fee + first month + security deposit. See Fees.
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01AugFinal
Orientation & course inauguration
The 10-month residential programme begins. Hostel · library · classes · mentoring · test series — all in one place until 31 May 2027.
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).
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.
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Merit
50 seats
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Self-Financing
15 seats
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| 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.