The claim
Union government is offering free coaching under PM CARES to only SC and OBC students.
Original review summary
The scheme covers SC and OBC students as well as beneficiaries of the PM CARES Children Scheme, so it is not limited to SC and OBC students. The review says PM CARES beneficiaries face no income or caste-related restrictions, and that the scheme is an education initiative rather than a scheme funded by the PM CARES Fund.[S1]
Additional context
The scheme selects 3,500 students annually. SC and OBC students must meet the stated family-income limit, while selected PM CARES Children Scheme beneficiaries are exempt from income and caste-related restrictions. [S1]
Research date:
Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026