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    Budget For SSC CGL, CHSL: Where Can You Prepare For SSC Exams, How Much Does It Cost?

    Budget For SSC CGL, CHSL: Where Can You Prepare For SSC Exams, How Much Does It Cost?

    Rahul ShrivastavaUpdated on 07 Nov 2024, 11:08 AM IST

    Every year, lakhs of students appear in the exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for government jobs in various departments or divisions under the Union Government. The most sought-after are the Graduate and Higher Secondary level posts for which candidates who have graduated college or hold senior secondary-level (Class 12) qualifications are eligible. A majority of aspirants appear in exams like the Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL), Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL), Junior Engineer (SSC JE) and Central Police Organisation (SSC CPO) among others.

    Budget For SSC CGL, CHSL: Where Can You Prepare For SSC Exams, How Much Does It Cost?
    SSC exams coaching fees in top coaching classes (Image: Shutterstock)

    Dozens of coaching institutions provide courses to help applicants clear these “sarkari naukri” – government job – exams. The institutes provide live classes, test series and study material covering the SSC CGL syllabus, SSC CHSL syllabus among others . The classes or the validity of online subscriptions last a few weeks to a few months. Based on fee structures stated officially and conversations with candidates, Careers360 has estimated the cost of preparing for the exams conducted by the SSC.

    Following are the details of the courses and expenses that a candidate can expect to incur, as per rates that were prevalent in mid-February, 2022.

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    Career Launcher | Multiple Cities

    Career Launcher has over 200 branches providing coaching in more than 100 cities including Delhi, Pune, Mumbai and Jaipur. It provides coaching for SSC CGL Tier-1, SSC CPO (SI and ASI), SSC CGL Tier 2, SSC CHSL and SSC CPO Paper 2. Following are details of the fees:

    Name of the course

    Fee (In Rs)

    SSC PREMIUM Classroom Program

    40,000

    SSC Comprehensive (Tier 1 + Tier 2)

    22,000

    SSC Tier I Classroom - Platinum

    16,700

    SSC Tier I Classroom - Gold

    14,200


    Website: careerlauncher.com

    Career Power | Multiple Cities

    Career Power is a well-known institute for SSC coaching in north India which offers classes for almost every SSC exam. It has branches in multiple cities including Delhi-NCR, Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Chandigarh and Bengaluru (Karnataka). One can take free demonstration classes before joining any of the paid courses. It provides regular classes, online and offline test series and extra doubt-clearing sessions. It even offers timings that are best suited to students. The duration of the courses are usually four months to six months.

    The fees for various SSC exams range from Rs 12,000 to Rs 17,000.

    Website: careerpower.in

    KD Campus | Delhi, Lucknow, Agra

    It is considered one of the foremost institutes for SSC exam preparation in north India. It is known for its experienced teachers and successful candidates. Over the years, many students who have trained for their Staff Selection Commission exams here have secured high ranks. Apart from coaching classes, it provides study material and test series. The duration of the courses is usually five to six months. The fees vary across cities, but on an average, range from Rs 12,000 to Rs 16,000 for the full course.

    Website: kdcampus.org

    SSC CGL, CHSL Coaching By City

    The institutes above are the top institutes that offer coaching in more than one city of India. Apart from these, there are many institutions which, together with their branches, operate in single cities. A large number of these are concentrated in Delhi-NCR. Some are listed below.

    Vidya Guru | Delhi-NCR

    In a very short span of time, Vidya Guru has become a big name in providing coaching for SSC exams. It provides regular classes, test series and study materials among other resources. Its centres are in Rohini, Laxmi Nagar, Pitampura and Tilak Nagar in Delhi. The duration of the courses varies from four months to six months. The fees for various SSC exams range from Rs 11,000 to Rs 15,000.

    Website: vidyaguru.in

    Success Mantra | Delhi-NCR

    Success Mantra is another well-regarded coaching institute for SSC exam preparation in Delhi. It is located in Saket. Apart from coaching classes, it provides study material and mock tests. The duration of the courses varies from five months to seven months. The fees for various SSC exams range from Rs 12,000 to Rs 17,000.

    Website: smacademy.co.in

    Plutus Academy | Delhi-NCR

    Plutus Academy provides both offline and online classes and video lectures, study materials, test series and even access to a library. The duration of the courses varies from four months to six months. It is located in Karol Bagh and NOIDA, Gautam Buddh Nagar. Its fee ranges from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000.

    Website: plutusacademy.com

    Gyan Classes | Delhi-NCR

    Gyan Classes in Saket, another major name, also emphasise on the personality development of students. It provides mock tests, exam preparation tips and demo interview sessions. The duration of the courses varies from three months to seven months. The fee ranges from Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000.

    Website: Not available

    Gravity Institute | Delhi-NCR

    Gravity Institute aims to provide high-quality, result-oriented SSC training. The duration of the courses varies from five months to six months. It is located in Saket, Sarojini Nagar and Mahipalpur. Its fee ranges from Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000.

    Website: gravityinstitute.co.in

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