PM e-VIDYA — Digital Education Initiative – Benefits, Eligibility & Apply 2026

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Overview & About

Unified digital education platform for school students providing free educational content through DIKSHA, SWAYAM, and PM eVidya DTH channels.

PM e-VIDYA launched during COVID-19 to ensure educational continuity provides free digital education through multiple channels. DIKSHA app has 3,000+ e-textbooks, SWAYAM MOOCs for higher education, and 12 dedicated DTH TV channels (e-Vidya channels + Swayam Prabha) for students without internet. Content is available in 30+ languages.

📋 Key Facts

Authority Central Government

e-Textbooks 3,000+ on DIKSHA

DTH Channels 12 dedicated channels

Languages 30+ regional languages

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Benefits

DIKSHA app: 3,000+ e-textbooks + worksheets (free)
12 dedicated DTH education channels (Class 1–12)
SWAYAM MOOCs: 2,000+ free university-level courses
Content in 30+ regional languages
No internet needed for DTH channels
NISHTHA teacher training platform

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Eligibility Criteria

Any student enrolled in Class 1–12
University students for SWAYAM
Teachers for NISHTHA training
No income restriction — free for all

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Required Documents

No documents needed. Free registration on DIKSHA app with mobile number.

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How to Apply

1

Download DIKSHA app from Play Store / App Store (free)

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Register with mobile number

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Select grade and subject

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Access e-textbooks, practice worksheets, video lessons

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DTH: tune to e-Vidya channels (200+) on DTH/Doordarshan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can students without internet access PM e-VIDYA? ▾

Yes! PM e-VIDYA has 12 dedicated DTH TV channels for students without internet. They can access quality content through their TV sets.

Is DIKSHA content aligned with NCERT curriculum? ▾

Yes, DIKSHA content is NCERT-aligned and also includes state board content for major states. It covers Classes 1–12 of all boards.

PM e-VIDYA — Digital Education Initiative

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