Scheduled Caste Hostel Scheme

The Scheduled Caste Hostel Scheme in Uttar Pradesh was established to comply with post-independence welfare policies aimed at promoting educational opportunities for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This initiative aligns with the Indian Constitution's Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights, ensuring social justice. The scheme has established a total of 264 hostels (189 for boys and 75 for girls), with 223 currently operational. It aims to provide free residential accommodation to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students pursuing higher education, particularly those traveling long distances from rural areas to urban centers. The scheme addresses housing challenges and promotes higher education rates by offering free housing, furniture, electricity, and sports facilities to talented students from low-income families.

• Free residential accommodation
• Basic amenities including furniture and electricity
• Access to sports facilities
• Educational assistance with admission where hostel facilities are unavailable
• Mess arrangements and study rooms

Students must be from Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, studying as day students in a school, college, or university. The annual family income should be a minimum of ₹46,080 in rural areas and ₹56,460 in urban areas.

Students from other categories (General, OBC) are not eligible for the benefits of this scheme.

Online

1. Visit the website https://upswdhms.upsdc.gov.in/.
2. Click 'New Application' or 'Register' and register using your mobile number and email address (OTP verification required).
3. Fill out the application form with personal and academic details.
4. Upload required documents.
5. Submit the application (free of charge) and receive an application ID/tracking number.
6. Wait for document verification (7-15 days) and selection based on merit.