Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence (DACE) at Pondicherry University The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, through the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) has approved for setting up “Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence” (DACE) in 30 Central Universities to coach SC candidates in competitive exams by providing the best of coaching facilities. Centre Aim:Empowering Scheduled Caste candidates in competitive exams by providing the best and free coaching facilities in Pondicherry University, Pondicherry through the support from the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. DACE – PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY (DACE –PU) This scheme provides specialized coaching ONLY to the scheduled caste candidates for the Civil Services examination conducted by the UPSC.