JEE, UPSC Prep for Free: Government Launches SWAYAM & DIKSHA Online Courses

• The Ministry of Education, Government of India, offers free online courses for JEE and UPSC preparation through 'SWAYAM' and 'DIKSHA' portals.
• NCERT recently launched 28 new free online courses for Class 11 and 12 students, covering Science, Arts, and Commerce streams, with certificates upon completion.
• SWAYAM provides Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) by NCERT, including subjects like Accountancy, Biology, Economics, Physics, and Mathematics.
• Courses feature video lectures, downloadable study material, self-assessment tests, and discussion forums for doubt clearing.
• Students can register on swayam.gov.in by February 20, 2026, with final exams in March 2026 for certification; DIKSHA also offers interactive content.

Why It Matters: Government offers free online courses via SWAYAM and DIKSHA for JEE, UPSC, and board exam preparation.