SHST

Senior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)

Launched on 1st January 1966, the Senior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes) scheme by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department of Madhya Pradesh offers free accommodation and mess facilities for students from Class 9 to 12 enrolled in government or recognized schools. Eligible applicants must be natives of Madhya Pradesh, belong to the Scheduled Tribes category, and have passed their previous year's examination.

State In Kind

States / UT: Madhya Pradesh

Nodal department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Scheme open date: 1966-01-01

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Coaching, Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Hostel, Student, Scheduled Tribe, Scholarship, Meal

Details

Launched on 1st January 1966, the scheme "Senior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides free accommodation and mess facilities to students from studying in Class 9th to 12th in a government/recognized school.


Benefits

  • Free Accommodation and Mess Facilities

Free Accommodation and Mess Facilities.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
  2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
  3. The applicant should be a student of class 9th to 12th.
  4. The applicant should be studying in a government or recognized school.
  5. The applicant should have passed the previous year's examination.

Application Process

Online

Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.
Step 2: Click on "New Beneficiary Profile Registration."
Step 3: Fill in all the required details. Fields marked with * are mandatory. Complete the form by entering all necessary information.
Step 4: Upload all required documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.
Step 5: After completing the form and uploading the documents, click "Submit".
Step 6: After successful payment and submission, you will receive a registration number.

Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.
Step 2: Enter your user ID, password, and captcha code, then click "Login."
Step 3: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.
Step 4: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
Step 5: Finally, click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.

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)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status