DWS LAUNCHES FREE COACHING FOR EMPLOYMENT EXAMS TO BENEFIT NORTH BENGAL YOUTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHYSICS WALLAH

DWS LAUNCHES FREE COACHING FOR EMPLOYMENT EXAMS TO BENEFIT NORTH BENGAL YOUTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHYSICS WALLAH

Darjeeling, 17th June, 2026: In a major initiative aimed at expanding career opportunities for the youth of Darjeeling and North Bengal, the Darjeeling Welfare Society (DWS), founded by Member of Parliament Harsh Vardhan Shringla, today launched DWS Utkarsh in partnership with Physics Wallah (PW), one of India's leading education platforms.

The launch ceremony was attended by distinguished dignitaries including Shri Noman Rai (MLA, Darjeeling), Prof Gambhir Singh Yonzone (Padma Shri, Literature & Education), Dr. Anuradha Rai (Principal, Southfield College, Darjeeling), Sandeep Shukla (Vice President, Physics Wallah) and Harsh Vardhan Shringla, MP and Founder-President of DWS. 

DWS Utkarsh will provide coaching completely free of cost for 16 competitive examinations to government jobs to more than 10,000 students across Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar Districts. The programme covers examinations for selection into Agniveer, West Bengal Police SI and Constable, SSB/CISF Constable, CDS, NDA, AFCAT, CAPF, SSC, WBPSC and UPSC.

The initiative undertaken by DWS, building upon the success of its earlier UPSC coaching programmes that have mentored more than 120 candidates, several of whom have secured positions in government and public sector institutions, including the West Bengal Civil Service, RBI and the Intelligence Bureau, reflects DWS’s effort to reach and support a wider range of candidates through such opportunities.

Through Physics Wallah's technology-enabled learning platform, selected candidates will receive comprehensive online coaching free of cost. The programme seeks to remove financial barriers that often prevent talented students from accessing quality preparation, with coaching fees for such examinations typically ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹75,000.

Admissions will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with each candidate eligible to enrol in one course. Following registration and Aadhaar verification, successful applicants will receive full access to their chosen programme.

Speaking at the launch, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and President of DWS, said, “The youth of Darjeeling and North Bengal are highly capable, but in the past, many have been unable to fully benefit due to limited access to quality opportunities. Through initiatives like DWS Utkarsh, our aim is to bring about a meaningful change by ensuring equal and progressive opportunities that enable our young aspirants to build a better and more secure future.”

In a special video message, Alakh Pandey, Founder and CEO of Physics Wallah, said: "At Physics Wallah, we believe quality education should be accessible to every student, regardless of geography or economic background. We are proud to partner with DWS to bring free, high-quality preparation for competitive examinations to the youth of North Bengal and help them pursue their dreams with confidence."

DWS Utkarsh builds on the success of the Darjeeling Welfare Society's earlier educational initiatives and marks a significant expansion in scale and outreach. Designed to benefit over 10,000 students, the programme reflects DWS's commitment to widening access to quality educational opportunities for the youth of Darjeeling and North Bengal.