The Running of Scheduled Caste Hostels scheme by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide housing and a conducive study environment for Scheduled Caste students. Separate junior, senior, and college hostels are operated for boys & girls.
Running of Scheduled Caste Hostel - Introduction
Running of Scheduled Caste Hostels scheme by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide housing and a conducive study environment for Scheduled Caste students. Separate junior, senior, and college hostels are operated for boys and girls, offering free accommodation and food facilities to support their education.
Benefits
- Scholarship, free food and accommodation, sports equipment, toiletry kit, and library facilities.
- 90% of the scholarship amount is paid in the joint account of the hostel superintendent and mess secretary (student) for running the mess.
- 10% is paid in the student's account.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a student.
- The applicant should belong to a Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized institution.
The applicant should note that there is no income limit for admission to senior hostels.
Application Process
- STEP 1: Obtain the application form from the Divisional District Office or the Designated Hostel.
- STEP 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attestation, if required).
- STEP 3: Submit the completed application to the concerned hostel within the stipulated deadline fixed by the District President. Ensure the application is forwarded by the Head of the Institution before submission.
- STEP 1: The concerned Divisional District Officer will verify the application and supporting documents.
- STEP 2: Upon approval, admission will be granted based on hostel capacity and compliance with prerequisites.
Applications must be submitted within one month after the date fixed for admission in schools.