Junior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)

Description
Launched on 1st January 1966, the scheme "Junior Hostel" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste SC Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides free accommodation and mess facilities to students studying in classes 6th to 8th.

Benefits
• Free Accommodation and Mess Facilities.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
2. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
3. The applicant should be a student of class 6th to 8th.
4. The applicant should be studying in a government or recognized school.
5. The applicant should have passed the previous year's examination.

Application Process
Step 1: Registration
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Registration

Step 2: Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.
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Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.

Step 3: Step 2: Click on "New Beneficiary Profile Registration."
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Step 2: Click on "New Beneficiary Profile Registration."

Step 4: Step 3: Fill in all the required details. Fields marked with * are mandatory. Complete the form by entering all necessary information.
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Step 3: Fill in all the required details. Fields marked with * are mandatory. Complete the form by entering all necessary information.

Step 5: Step 4: Upload all required documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.
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Step 4: Upload all required documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.

Step 6: Step 5: After completing the form and uploading the documents, click "Submit".
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Step 5: After completing the form and uploading the documents, click "Submit".

Step 7: Step 6: After successful payment and submission, you will receive a registration number.
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Login

Step 8: Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.
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Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.

Step 9: Step 2: Enter your user ID, password, and captcha code, then click "Login."
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Step 2: Enter your user ID, password, and captcha code, then click "Login."

Step 10: Step 3: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.
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Step 3: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.

Step 11: Step 4: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
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Step 4: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.

Step 12: Step 5: Finally, click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.
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Step 5: Finally, click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.

Step 13: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Hostel Superintendent Block Education Officer Principal District Coordinator/Assistant Commissioner, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Hostel Superintendent Block Education Officer Principal District Coordinator/Assistant Commissioner, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

Step 14: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 15: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.

Step 16: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
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NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Required Documents
• 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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Junior Hostel Scheme?
A: It is a scheme providing free accommodation and mess facilities to ST students from classes 6th to 8th in Madhya Pradesh.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: ST students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh, studying in government/recognized schools, and have passed the previous year's examination.

Q: What is the main benefit of the scheme?
A: Free accommodation and mess facilities.

Q: Which department implements the scheme?
A: The Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department of Madhya Pradesh.

Q: Which classes are covered under the scheme?
A: Students from classes 6th to 8th are eligible.

Q: Is the scheme applicable to students from other categories?
A: No, the scheme is exclusively for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students.

Q: Can students from private schools apply?
A: No, the applicant must be studying in a government or recognized school.

Q: Is there any income limit for eligibility?
A: No specific income limit is mentioned for this scheme.

Q: Is the scheme available across all districts of Madhya Pradesh?
A: Yes, it is implemented across the state.