1. SATHEE — sathee.iitk.ac.in

Run by: Ministry of Education, Government of India, in association with IIT Kanpur (launched November 2023).

What it offers

• Free AI-powered coaching for JEE, NEET, CUET, SSC, Banking, CLAT, ICAR, RRB and more.
• Video lectures by faculty from IITs, IISc, AIIMS and other top institutes.
• Adaptive assessments — AI identifies weak topics and recommends targeted practice.
• Content available in 12+ Indian languages, including Hindi and regional languages.
• Live doubt-clearing sessions (10 AM – 6 PM) and mentorship from IIT/AIIMS alumni.
• Periodic free crash courses (e.g., 40-day JEE Main crash course, 30-day NEET crash course).
• Access via web portal, mobile app, and even DTH (direct-to-home) TV channels for students with limited internet.

Why it matters

SATHEE directly targets the affordability gap that pushes families toward expensive coaching hubs. With over 15 lakh registered learners, it's aimed particularly at rural students, girls, and economically weaker sections, in line with the NEP 2020 goal of equitable access to quality education.

Official website: https://sathee.iitk.ac.in/

2. SWAYAM — swayam.gov.in

Run by: Ministry of Education, Government of India (launched July 2017 under the Digital India initiative).

What it offers

• Thousands of free online courses (MOOCs) from class 9 level up to postgraduate and professional courses.
• Courses coordinated by NPTEL, UGC, CEC, NIOS, NCERT, IGNOU, IIMB, AICTE and other national bodies.
• Courses developed and taught by faculty from IITs, IISc, and other top-ranked Indian institutions.
• Learning itself is 100% free; only a small optional fee applies if a student wants a proctored exam and certificate.
• UGC-approved credit transfer — some universities let students count SWAYAM courses toward their degree.

Why it matters

SWAYAM is India's national MOOC platform and one of the largest free course repositories in the world, covering engineering, sciences, humanities, management, and skill-based learning — useful for both students preparing for a career and those wanting to upskill alongside their regular degree.

Official website: https://swayam.gov.in/

3. Notopedia — notopedia.com

Run by: A nonprofit organisation (not a government platform) — included here because it is free and widely used alongside government resources.

What it offers

• Free study material, notes, videos, and mock tests for 400+ competitive exams (NEET, JEE, UPSC, SSC, banking, and more).
• Information on 25,000+ colleges, 3,200+ scholarships, and 600+ career paths.
• A large listing of government job openings (sarkari naukri) and application updates.
• Content in English, Hindi, and regional languages.

Why it matters

Notopedia positions itself as a one-stop free resource for exam prep, admissions guidance, scholarships, and job listings — useful as a supplement to government platforms, especially for students who also need career and scholarship information in one place.

Official website: https://www.notopedia.com/

4. IndiaBIX — indiabix.com

Run by: A private educational website (not a government platform) — included here as a widely-used free practice resource.

What it offers

• Free practice questions and explanations for quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal ability, and technical/computer science topics.
• Widely used for placement and campus recruitment preparation, banking exams, and government exam aptitude sections.
• Simple, no-login access to most question banks.

Why it matters

For students preparing for placement drives, banking, or SSC-type exams where aptitude and reasoning sections carry heavy weight, IndiaBIX offers a large, free, categorized question bank to practice against.

Official website: https://www.indiabix.com/

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