New Delhi: At least 30 underprivileged students will be provided free coaching for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) by the MBBS students of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, an official said on Thursday.

The decision was taken during the governing body meeting of RIMS, chaired by state Health Minister Irfan Ansari. The NEET aspirants will be selected by the Higher Secondary Department.

“The MBBS first and second-year toppers from RIMS will provide NEET coaching to 30 selected underprivileged students. The mentors will receive an incentive of Rs 2,500 per hour of coaching. The classes will be conducted four days a week,” according to an official statement. The estimated annual expenditure for this scheme will be around Rs 7 crore, it added.

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