About this study aid
Under this scheme, it provides free hostel, food, and academic facilities to scheduled caste students pursuing post-SSC education.
The “Maintenance of Govt Boys and Girls Hostels (SC)” scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to provide free residential facilities, meals, and educational support to scheduled caste (SC) students. Under this scheme, students who have passed class 10th and are pursuing further studies are accommodated in government-run hostels with free food, lodging, and academic resources.
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- Scheme for
- Individual
- DBT (direct bank transfer)
- No
Amount and what it covers
- Free Accommodation in Government Hostels.
- Free Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Free Educational Facilities such as textbooks and study material.
Who can apply
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must have passed class 10th (SSC) or higher from GSEB/CBSE.
- The applicant must be enrolled in a regular course in a college within the same district as the hostel.
- The boy student's annual family income must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000. No income limit for girl students.
- The applicant must have scored at least 50% marks in the last annual exam.
Who cannot apply
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How to apply
Online
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc. and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.
Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.
Questions readers ask
Who is eligible for this hostel scheme?
SC (Scheduled Caste) students from Gujarat who have passed Class 10 and are pursuing further education.
What benefits are provided under this scheme?
Free hostel stay, meals, textbooks, and study environment.
Can students from other states apply?
No, only permanent residents of Gujarat are eligible.
Is distance education allowed for hostel admission?
No, admission is only for students in regular courses, not distance learning.
Where can I apply for this scheme?
Applications can be made online at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
Is there an application fee?
No, applying for this scheme is completely free.
Can old students reapply every year?
Yes, existing hostel students must reapply online annually.
Can I choose any hostel in Gujarat?
No. You must take admission in a college located in the same district as the hostel.
Is there a priority or merit system?
Yes, admission is given based on merit and availability of seats.
Whom should I contact for help?
Applicants can contact the Social Justice and Empowerment Department or visit the official portal for support.
Apply through the official channel
Applications are taken only on the official portal of the provider. Applying costs nothing, and nobody can charge you to get an application approved.
Open the official portal esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in- Guidelines mariyojana.gujarat.gov.in
- Official Website esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
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