India, Oct. 27 -- The Nanded district administration in Maharashtra will provide free coaching for NEET, JEE and CET entrance examinations to 200 meritorious students from economically weaker rural families, officials said.

The initiative aims to help talented students pursue medical, engineering and other professional courses despite financial constraints, particularly amid drought conditions affecting the region.

According to a statement issued by the district administration on Monday, students currently studying in Class 10 at Zilla Parishad high schools and private aided schools in rural areas will be eligible to apply.

Candidates will be selected through an entrance test scheduled to be held in December. The selected students wil...