📲 Top 10 Government Apps Every Student Should Use in 2025
In today’s digital world, your smartphone can be much more than a timepass machine — especially if you’re a student preparing for government exams or completing your education. The Indian government has launched several official apps to help students learn better, access services faster, and prepare smarter — all for free.
From downloading marksheets and applying for scholarships to getting free IIT lectures or solving MCQs — these apps are a goldmine. Here’s a curated list of the top 10 government apps every student should have on their phone in 2025.
✅ 1. DigiLocker – Your Digital Document Vault
Tired of searching for your marksheets, certificates, or Aadhaar card every time you apply for an exam? DigiLocker is your solution.
It allows you to store and access digital copies of important documents, issued and verified by the government — like:
- 10th/12th Marksheet (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards)
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Driving License
- Vaccination Certificates (CoWIN)
➡️ You can even submit these documents while applying for SSC, UPSC, BPSC, Railway, or college admission forms without scanning paper copies.
📌 Pro Tip: Link your Aadhaar to DigiLocker to auto-fetch verified certificates.
✅ 2. UMANG – One App, 1000+ Government Services
📝 UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) brings together more than 1000 government services into one convenient and user-friendly app, making public services accessible with just a few taps.
Useful features for students include:
- Checking scholarship status
- Downloading exam results (CBSE, AICTE, etc.)
- Verifying Aadhaar
- Booking gas cylinders or viewing EPFO details (for working students)
It supports 13 languages and provides services from 50+ government departments.
➡️ Open the app, go to the “Education” category, and explore services tailored for learners.
✅ 3. NPTEL – Free IIT Courses for All
Always dreamt of learning from IIT professors? You don’t need to crack JEE to do that anymore.
NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) provides completely free access to high-quality online courses designed by top Indian institutes:
- Engineering & Science
- Management
- Humanities
- Data Science & AI
- Mathematics, and more
Each course is accompanied by video lectures, assignments, quizzes, and a certificate of completion if you pass the final test.
🎓 Who should use it? College students, engineering aspirants, and even working professionals who want to upgrade their skills.
✅ 4. ePathshala – NCERT Books & Learning Material
This official app by NCERT is a gem for students from Class 6 to 12, especially those preparing for UPSC, SSC, or State Board exams.
Inside, you get:
- Free download of all NCERT textbooks (in English, Hindi, Urdu)
- Audio-visual content
- Teacher guides and learning modules
💡 Static GK from NCERT books is a goldmine for exams — and ePathshala brings it all to your phone for free.
✅ 5. National Scholarship Portal (NSP) App
Scholarships can reduce the burden of education for many students, but managing applications manually is a pain.
The NSP app allows you to:
- Apply for Central & State Government scholarships
- Track your application status
- Receive updates about fund disbursement
- Avoid missing deadlines
🎓 Popular schemes like Post Matric Scholarship, Merit-cum-Means, and E-Kalyan Bihar/Jharkhand are available here.
✅ 6. MyGov – Participate, Learn, and Win
Launched to bridge the gap between citizens and government, MyGov also offers several features students will love:
- Participate in live quizzes
- Take part in writing/essay competitions
- Join opinion polls and surveys
- Learn about latest schemes, campaigns, and national events
🏅 Did you know? Participating in government quizzes or writing contests on MyGov can earn you official digital certificates — and sometimes even exciting cash rewards!.
Great source for GK & essay content for exams like UPSC, SSC, etc.
✅ 7. NCERT’s Career Path App – Find the Best Career Based on Your Interests and Skills
🔁 Feeling unsure about your future after 10th or 12th? The Career Path app by NCERT provides expert-backed career guidance and personalized counselling to help you make the right choice.
Key features:
- Interest-based career test
- Profiles of 300+ careers
- Roadmap to prepare for those careers
🔎 Ideal for students from Classes 9–12, but even college students can use it for planning.
✅ 8. BHIM UPI – Secure & Quick Digital Payments
Yes, you read that right — even a payments app deserves space here!
Students today need to pay coaching fees, apply for exams, or shop online. The BHIM app, launched by NPCI and supported by the Indian government, allows:
- Fast UPI payments
- Cashback & reward programs
- Linking multiple bank accounts securely
✅ Bonus Tip: You can even use BHIM to pay exam form fees like SSC, IBPS, or State PSC.
✅ 9. Swayam – Free Courses with Certification
SWAYAM, an innovative platform launched by the Ministry of Education, offers a wide range of online courses developed by top national institutions and academic bodies:
- UGC
- AICTE
- IGNOU
- NPTEL (IITs)
You can access high-quality courses on computer science, commerce, civil services prep, data analytics, and more — often with certificates.
💻 This is a great alternative to paid platforms like Unacademy or Byju’s.
✅ 10. CBSE Saransh – Result & Performance Tracker
If you’re a CBSE student or parent, Saransh is a must-have.
Features:
- View academic performance (subject-wise)
- Analyze school rankings
- Check Board exam results
It gives a performance graph year-on-year, helping students improve weak areas.
📌 Tip: Parents can link multiple students to one app.
🎁 Bonus: 5 More Useful Govt Apps for Students
These didn’t make the Top 10 but are still worth checking out:
- Diksha – e-learning app for school students and teachers
- AICTE App – Get latest updates, internships, courses
- Aarogya Setu – COVID-19 updates, vaccination info
- CoWIN – Download vaccination certificate & upcoming health info
- mPariksha – Maharashtra state board’s official exam portal app
📥 How to Download These Apps Safely?
Avoid fake versions—get these apps only through verified platforms like Google Play or the Apple Store. Search by full app name (e.g., “DigiLocker – Govt. of India”) to avoid fakes.
🛑 Avoid downloading APKs from third-party websites — they may be unsafe.
💡 5 Smart Ways to Use These Apps as a Student
- ⭐ Bookmark your favorite apps and log in properly.
- ⏰ Turn on notifications to get updates on exams, scholarships, etc.
- 📥 Download material (PDFs, videos) for offline study.
- 🧠 Use them for daily revision and habit-building.
- 📢 Share with friends and form a study group that uses these tools together.
📢 Conclusion
These government apps are not just useful tools — they’re your free digital mentors. Whether you’re preparing for UPSC, SSC, banking exams, or just managing school studies — these apps can save you time, money, and stress.
So go ahead — download, explore, and upgrade your learning journey.
🗣️ Which app from the list will you try first? Let us know in the comments or share this article with a friend preparing for exams!
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