The Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatrawas Yojana is a scheme launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar to provide financial assistance and hostel facilities to students from minority communities. Under this scheme, students residing in hostels run by the Minority Welfare Department and studying in recognized schools, colleges, universities, or technical institutions receive a monthly stipend of ₹1,000, along with food provisions and essential hostel facilities.
Benefits
Eligible students will receive the following benefits:
- Monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.
- Hostel facilities including cots, mattresses, bed sheets, tables, chairs, kitchen facilities, and cooking utensils.
- Monthly distribution of food grains:
- 9 kg of rice per student.
- 6 kg of wheat per student.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a native of Bihar.
- The applicant must be a student belonging to a minority community.
- The student must be enrolled in a recognized school, college, university, or technical institution.
- The course pursued by the student must be recognized by the Government.
- The student must reside in a hostel operated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar while studying.
Application Process
Online Application via E-Kalyan Portal
Registration Process
- Visit the E-Kalyan Portal.
- Review the guidelines and click “Create Account”.
- Fill in the registration form with all required details.
- Click “Register” to complete the process.
- Save the User ID and password generated after successful registration.
Applying for the Scheme
- Log in to the E-Kalyan Portal using your User ID and password.
- Enter personal, academic, and other details.
- Choose the district(s) and hostel(s) you are applying for.
- Click “Save and Continue”.
- Upload required documents and click “Submit”.
Note 1: Once submitted, the application cannot be modified.
Note 2: The Minority Welfare Department will verify the student list from the hostel principal before approval.
Documents Required
Applicants need to submit the following documents:
- Date of Birth Certificate (Matric/Class X certificate).
- Marksheet of Class X.
- Marksheet of the last exam passed.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Proof of admission in a recognized institution.
- Recommendation letter from the Principal/Head of Institution (prescribed format).
- Savings Bank Account details (Bank Name, Applicant’s Name, Account Number, IFSC Code).
- Passport-size photographs (Applicant, Father, and Visitor(s)).
- Scanned signature of the applicant.
- Caste/Community Certificate.
- Address proof.
- Undertaking signed by the Parent/Guardian (prescribed format).
- Any other documents required by the authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Students belonging to minority communities who are studying in recognized institutions and residing in hostels run by the Minority Welfare Department, Bihar.
Q: What financial support is provided under the scheme?
Each student receives a monthly stipend of ₹1,000.
Q: What other benefits do students receive apart from the stipend?
Students receive food provisions (9 kg of rice & 6 kg of wheat per month) and hostel facilities such as cots, mattresses, bed sheets, tables, chairs, and kitchen facilities.
Q: Is there a specific portal to apply for the scheme?
Yes, students can apply through the E-Kalyan Portal of Bihar.
Q: Are there any residence requirements to be eligible?
Yes, the student must be a native of Bihar and must reside in a government-run minority hostel while pursuing their education.
Q: Which minority communities are eligible under this scheme?
The scheme is for all notified minority communities in Bihar.
Q: What types of educational institutions are covered under this scheme?
Recognized schools, colleges, universities, and technical institutions.
Q: How often do students receive the food grains (rice and wheat)?
Every month, students residing in the hostel receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat.
Q: Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only permanent residents of Bihar are eligible.
Q: How is the stipend disbursed to the students?
The stipend amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).