Hostel Facility for Students Availing Education in Delhi

Description
The "Hostel Facility for Students Availing Education in Delhi" was launched by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to provide facilities for residential and other facilities such as water, reimbursement of electricity expenditure, scholarship, etc. for scheduled caste students of Madhya Pradesh studying in higher institutions located in Delhi. Hostel facility will be limited only to scheduled castes and students of Madhya Pradesh studying in Delhi metropolis. This facility will be made available in hostels of various universities/colleges located in Delhi.

Benefits
• Financial assistance is available for students from Madhya Pradesh who are pursuing higher education at institutions (universities and colleges) in Delhi. The assistance covers the following:
• **Monthly rent:** ₹1,000/- per month - **Scholarship:** ₹500/- per month - **Water and electricity expenses:** ₹100/- per month - **One-time grant (at the time of admission):** ₹2,000/-
• **Note:** Payments are made into the bank accounts of the applicants.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The applicant should be a regular student currently enrolled in or admitted to an undergraduate (first year) or higher class, or professional course at a government or recognized institution located in Delhi.
3. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Caste certificate
• UG/PG degree with minimum 60% marks
• Samagra ID
• Previous class passing marksheet
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Other necessary documents if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Eligibility includes being a native of Madhya Pradesh, being a regular student enrolled in an undergraduate or higher class or professional course at a government or recognized institution in Delhi, and belonging to the Scheduled Caste category.

Q: What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides monthly rent of [?]1,000, a scholarship of [?]500 per month, [?]100 per month for water and electricity expenses, and a one-time grant of [?]2,000 at the time of admission.

Q: How are payments made to the students?
A: Payments are made directly into the bank accounts of the applicants.

Q: Where should students submit their application for this scheme?
A: Applications must be submitted to the Residential Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi.

Q: Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, only students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.

Q: Are postgraduate students eligible for this scheme?
A: Yes, postgraduate students are eligible as long as they meet the other eligibility criteria.

Q: Is the scheme applicable to part-time courses?
A: No, the scheme is only applicable to students enrolled in regular, full-time courses.

Q: How often are the monthly allowances disbursed?
A: Monthly allowances are disbursed on a monthly basis directly into the bank accounts of the students.

Q: Can students apply for the scheme if they are enrolled in private institutions in Delhi?
A: Yes, as long as the private institution is recognized by the government.