Indian Army-Drishti IAS Partnership: Exclusive Educational Discounts for Army Personnel and Families
Breaking News: Army Personnel Get Up to 40% Discount on UPSC and Competitive Exam Coaching
The Indian Army has partnered with Drishti Group (comprising Drishti IAS and VDK Eduventures Pvt. Ltd.) through a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that provides substantial educational benefits to serving and retired Army personnel, their spouses, and children. This groundbreaking initiative offers *40% discount on all online courses and 25% discount on all offline courses*, making quality competitive exam preparation more accessible to military families.
About the Historic Partnership
This MoU represents a significant step in supporting the academic and professional growth of Army personnel beyond their military service. The formal signing ceremony took place in the national capital, with senior officials from both the Indian Army and Drishti Group in attendance, featuring ceremonial military insignia and national emblems that underscored the Army’s commitment to personnel welfare.
The collaboration reflects the Army’s broader strategy to enhance educational access and promote socio-economic mobility within its ranks, building on the foundation laid by institutions like the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) which manages extensive networks of schools and higher education facilities for military families.
Comprehensive Course Coverage and Benefits
Eligible Examinations
The discount scheme covers coaching for India’s most prestigious competitive examinations:
- UPSC Civil Services Examination – India’s premier administrative service exam
- State Public Service Commission (PCS) Examinations – State-level administrative services
- Judiciary Examinations – For judicial service positions across states
- Teaching Examinations – Including various teaching eligibility tests
- Common University Entrance Test (CUET) – For undergraduate and postgraduate admissions
Who Can Benefit
*Serving Army Personnel* – All ranks and positions
*Retired Army Personnel* – Veterans across all service categories
*Spouses of Army Personnel* – Both serving and retired
*Wards/Children* – Dependents of military families
Strategic Importance for Military Families
Educational Empowerment
This partnership addresses the unique challenges faced by military families, including frequent relocations and lifestyle demands that can impact educational continuity. By providing substantial discounts on premium coaching services, the initiative ensures that military families have equal access to quality education and career advancement opportunities.
Career Transition Support
For retired Army personnel, this scheme offers valuable support for second career transitions, particularly into civil services where military experience and leadership skills are highly valued. The comprehensive coverage of various competitive exams provides multiple pathways for career advancement.
Drishti IAS: A Trusted Educational Partner
Founded in 1999, Drishti IAS has established itself as a leading institute for competitive exam preparation with a structured, research-based approach. The organisation has expanded its focus beyond UPSC to include judiciary, teaching, and state-level examinations, making it an ideal partner for comprehensive educational support.
Application Process and Implementation
The MoU establishes a streamlined process for military families to access these educational benefits. Interested candidates need to provide proper military identification and dependent certificates to avail the discounts. The scheme is designed to be accessible and user-friendly, recognising the operational demands on military personnel.
Impact on Military Community
This partnership demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting military families’ holistic development. By reducing financial barriers to quality education, the scheme enables more military personnel and their families to pursue competitive examinations that can significantly enhance their career prospects and socio-economic status.
