Free Caste Hostel (De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities)

Description
The "Free Caste Hostel" scheme by the Department of De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides a scholarship of ₹1,230 per month for boys and ₹1,270 per month for girls for 10 months. The scheme benefits students from De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic tribes studying in local educational institutions.

Benefits
• A scholarship of ₹1,230 per month for boys.
• A scholarship of ₹1,270 per month for girls.
• The scholarship is given for 10 months.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student belonging to the De-Notified, Nomadic, or Semi-Nomadic tribes.
2. The applicant should be studying in a local educational institution.
3. The applicant should apply for admission before the new academic session.
4. The applicant should secure a vacant seat, as new admissions depend on availability.
5. The applicant should have a higher percentage in the last passed examination for priority admission.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".
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Step 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".

Step 2: Step 2: Navigate to the top right corner of the homepage and click "Registration".
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Step 2: Navigate to the top right corner of the homepage and click "Registration".

Step 3: Step 3: On the registration page, provide the mandatory details. (the fields marked with * are mandatory). If required, verify your Mobile Number and/or Email ID via OTP. Finally, click "Register".
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Step 3: On the registration page, provide the mandatory details. (the fields marked with * are mandatory). If required, verify your Mobile Number and/or Email ID via OTP. Finally, click "Register".

Step 4: Step 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".
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Step 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".

Step 5: Step 2: Use the credentials you created during registration to log in.
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Step 2: Use the credentials you created during registration to log in.

Step 6: Step 3: Navigate to the online application form of the scheme you intend to apply for.
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Step 3: Navigate to the online application form of the scheme you intend to apply for.

Step 7: Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
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Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.

Step 8: Step 5: Carefully review all the information provided. Make any necessary corrections.
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Step 5: Carefully review all the information provided. Make any necessary corrections.

Step 9: Step 6: Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any).
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Step 6: Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any).

Step 10: Step 7: Click the "Submit" to submit your application.
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Step 7: Click the "Submit" to submit your application.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Samagra ID
• Bank Account Details

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Free caste hostel Scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance to students of de-notified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes studying in local educational institutions.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Students belonging to de-notified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes who are enrolled in local educational institutions are eligible.

Q: What is the amount of scholarship provided?
A: The scheme provides [?]1,230 per month for boys and [?]1,270 per month for girls for 10 months.

Q: How can students apply for this scheme?
A: Eligible students must apply using the prescribed application form before the start of the academic session.

Q: Is there a renewal process for existing beneficiaries?
A: Yes, renewal is automatic for resident students, and they do not need to reapply.

Q: Are there any academic requirements for admission?
A: Admission is based on merit, with preference given to students who have secured higher marks in the previous academic year.

Q: Can new students apply if seats are full?
A: No, new students can only apply if there are vacant seats in the hostel, ashram, or community welfare center.

Q: What documents are required for application?
A: Applicants need to submit caste certificates, proof of enrollment in an educational institution, and previous academic records.

Q: Is there any income limit for eligibility?
A: No, the scheme does not have an income limit for applicants.

Q: What is the duration of the scholarship?
A: The scholarship is provided for 10 months in an academic year.