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HOSTEL

Hostel Scheme

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State

States / UT: Rajasthan

Ministry / nodal: Social Justice & Empowerment

Department: Social Justice & Empowerment Department

Nodal department: Social Justice & Empowerment Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Students, Girls, BPL, SC, ST, OBC, Special Backward Classes

Tags: Hostel, Students, BPL, Girls, SC, ST, OBC, Special Backward Classes, Residential Facility, Social Justice, Empowerment, Education

Details

The Hostel Scheme, implemented by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, currently operates a total of 787 hostels for students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Special Backward Classes. In the academic session 2021-22, 29,073 students were accommodated in hostels with a sanctioned capacity of 37,541. The online admission process for hostels began on July 7, 2021. Students residing in these hostels receive a monthly allowance of ₹2,500 for mess expenses and daily necessities. The hostels provide free accommodation, beds, utensils, food, warm sweaters, school uniforms, and other facilities.

Benefits

  • - Residential facility
  • Monthly allowance for mess and daily needs
  • Free accommodation and amenities
  • Residential facility
  • Monthly allowance for mess and daily needs
  • Free accommodation and amenities

Eligibility

Students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Special Backward Classes. The annual family income limit has been increased from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh to benefit more families. A minimum percentage score of 40% is required for re-admission to hostels.

Application Process

Online

Apply online through the official website: Social Justice & Empowerment Department. Required documents include:

  • Caste Certificate Copy
  • Domicile Certificate Copy
  • Income Certificate Copy
  • Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate Copy

For more information, visit the Beneficiary Data Portal.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
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