Bihar State Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana

Description
The scheme "Bihar State Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana" was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. The objective of this scheme is to provide quality education to meritorious students from minority communities in the state and to make them mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally capable, fostering their all-round development in residential schools. Under this scheme, students from minority communities will receive free education from Class 9 to Class 12 at residential schools. The school is based on a co-education system. In these schools, 50% of the seats will be reserved for girls, and 75% of the seats in both boys& 39; and girls& 39; categories will be reserved to rural students.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, students from minority communities enrolled in residential schools will receive the following benefits:
• Free education from Class 9 to Class 12.
• Provision of free accommodation, including food, clothing, medicine, and books, along with free enrollment/admission.
• Access to well-equipped modern laboratories.
• Facility for studying subjects like PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Arts, etc., at the higher secondary (Intermediate) level.
• Provision for special coaching and vocational training within the school.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The student should belong to a minority community.
4. The maximum age limit for admission is 16 years for Class 9 and 18 years for Class 11.
5. The student's annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
6. **Note:** Admission will be based on the merit list of marks obtained in the examination.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Photograph size photograph
• Marks Certificates
• Proof of age i.e. birth certificate
• Caste/Community certificate
• Address proof
• Income certificate
• Any additional documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme's objective is to foster all-round development in students by providing quality education and necessary facilities at residential schools.

Q: Which students are eligible for this scheme?
A: Students who are residents of Bihar, belong to minority communities, and meet the age and income criteria are eligible.

Q: What are the age limits for admission under the scheme?
A: The maximum age limit is 16 years for admission to Class 9 and 18 years for admission to Class 11.

Q: What is the maximum family income allowed for eligibility?
A: The annual family income should not exceed [?]6,00,000/-.

Q: What benefits do students receive under this scheme?
A: Students receive free education from Class 9 to Class 12, accommodation, food, clothing, medicine, books, and access to modern laboratories and special coaching.

Q: Is the education provided under this scheme free of cost?
A: Yes, education from Class 9 to Class 12 is provided free of cost, including accommodation and other facilities.

Q: Are there any reservations for girls in the residential schools?
A: Yes, 50% of the seats in the residential schools are reserved for girls.

Q: Is there any reservation for rural students?
A: Yes, 75% of the seats in both boys' and girls' categories are reserved for rural students.

Q: Is vocational training provided under this scheme?
A: Yes, there is a provision for special coaching and vocational training within the residential schools.

Q: Where can applicants obtain the application form?
A: Applicants can collect the application form from the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer or download it from the department's website.

Q: How should the completed application form be submitted?
A: The completed application form should be submitted by registered post or in person to the District Minority Welfare Office.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting the application?
A: Yes, applications must be submitted by the specified deadline. Make sure to obtain a receipt for your submission.

Q: What is the application process for this scheme?
A: Visit the District Minority Welfare Office to collect or download the form, fill it out, attach required documents, and submit it by post or in person.

Q: Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is only for students who are residents of Bihar.

Q: What is the duration of education provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides free education from Class 9 to Class 12.