The Operation of SC Senior Hostel scheme, implemented by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides accommodation and a conducive learning environment for Scheduled Caste (SC) students. The scheme offers separate hostels for boys and girls at the junior, senior, and college levels, providing free boarding and lodging facilities to eligible students.
Details of the Scheme
- Objective: To provide free hostel facilities for SC students, offering a conducive environment for education.
- Facilities Provided:
- Accommodation for students
- Free boarding and lodging facilities
- Separate hostels for boys and girls
- Junior, senior, and college-level accommodations
- Additional Facilities:
- Sports equipment
- Toilet kits
- Library facilities
- Scholarship: 90% paid to the joint account of Hostel Superintendent and Mess Secretary, 10% to the student’s account.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- The applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant must be a regular student of a recognized institution.
- There is no income limit for applying to the senior hostels.
Application Process
Offline Application:
- Step 1: Visit the Head of the Institution during office hours and request the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
- Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required) and attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
- Step 3: Submit the completed and signed application form along with documents to the concerned authority, within the prescribed period.
- Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority. Ensure the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Note: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Caste Certificate
- Previous Class Passing Certificate/Marksheet
- Samagra ID
- Bank Account Details/Bank Passbook
- Other necessary documents, if required
- Guardian’s Consent Letter
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the “Operation of SC Senior Hostel” scheme?
This scheme provides free boarding, lodging, and accommodation to SC students, with additional facilities like sports equipment, libraries, and scholarships.
2. Who is eligible for the scheme?
Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category, who are natives of Madhya Pradesh and are studying in recognized institutions, are eligible for this scheme.
3. Is there any income limit for applying?
There is no income limit for the senior hostels under this scheme.
4. What facilities are provided in the hostels?
The hostels provide accommodation, free boarding and lodging, sports equipment, toilet kits, library facilities, and scholarships.
5. Are there separate hostels for boys and girls?
Yes, the scheme provides separate hostels for boys and girls.
6. Do I need to be enrolled in a government institution?
No, the applicant does not need to be enrolled in a government institution, but the institution should be recognized.
7. Can I stay in the hostel even if I am studying outside Madhya Pradesh?
No, this scheme is for students studying within Madhya Pradesh.
8. Is the scheme available for all levels of education?
Yes, the scheme is available for junior, senior, and college-level students.
9. How are the hostels managed?
The hostels are managed under the state-level implementation through Divisional District Officers.
10. Is the accommodation really free of charge?
Yes, the accommodation, along with other facilities such as boarding and lodging, is provided free of charge.