Sarkari Yojana

Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students

Rajasthan
Quick Summary: Rajasthan's Tribal Area Development Department helps Scheduled Tribe students from Scheduled Areas who rent housing while attending government colleges, paying ₹300 to ₹500 a month for up to 10 months, for up to 5 academic years.

About Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students

Introduced by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan, the “Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students” motivates tribal boys and girls of Rajasthan to take up undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Scheduled Tribe students in government colleges who live in rented housing to attend classes regularly receive help with hostel rent for no more than five years. Only students from the Scheduled Areas of Rajasthan who are enrolled in government colleges are covered.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Regular study in an undergraduate or postgraduate course…

Regular study in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at a government college is required.

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The student has to be from a Scheduled…

The student has to be from a Scheduled Tribe community living in the Scheduled Areas of Rajasthan.

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Only natives of Rajasthan qualify

Only natives of Rajasthan qualify.

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The college attended must be a government college

The college attended must be a government college.

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Students staying in a government-run hostel cannot apply

Students staying in a government-run hostel cannot apply.

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No parent/guardian/husband of the applicant may be an…

No parent/guardian/husband of the applicant may be an income tax payer.

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There must be no break (academic gap) since…

There must be no break (academic gap) since the applicant cleared the last board examination.

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Both a valid Bhamashah card and an Aadhaar…

Both a valid Bhamashah card and an Aadhaar card must be held by the applicant.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Students receive the following rental assistance as a cash benefit:

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Divisional Headquarters (Sl

Divisional Headquarters (Sl. No. 1): students are paid ₹500 a month for a duration of up to 10 months, totalling ₹5000 for 10 months.

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District Headquarters (Sl

District Headquarters (Sl. No. 2): a monthly rate of ₹400 per student for up to 10 months, adding up to ₹4000 for 10 months.

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Other Areas (Sl

Other Areas (Sl. No. 3): ₹300 per month per student, for up to 10 months, which comes to ₹3000 for 10 months. Mode of Disbursement:

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Payment goes straight into the beneficiary's bank account…

Payment goes straight into the beneficiary's bank account that is linked to the Bhamashah card. Validity of Benefit:

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Each student can receive it for no more…

Each student can receive it for no more than 5 academic years.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Declaration certificate of being an Income Tax Non-Assessee…

Declaration certificate of being an Income Tax Non-Assessee (attested by a competent authority)

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House rent receipt / rent agreement, self-attested

House rent receipt / rent agreement, self-attested

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Aadhaar Card/Bhamashah Card

Aadhaar Card/Bhamashah Card

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Proof of admission to a Government College Note

Proof of admission to a Government College Note: A self-declaration of income, verified by a competent authority, must confirm that none of the student's parents/guardian/husband/caretaker pay income tax.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students through the online application process outlined below.

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Eligible students complete the prescribed application form online…

Eligible students complete the prescribed application form online on the official portal.

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From the homepage, go to the “ONLINE PORTAL…

From the homepage, go to the “ONLINE PORTAL FOR TAD EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE SCHEMES”.

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Upload the form with the necessary documents before…

Upload the form with the necessary documents before the notified deadline passes. Post Application Process:

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Online applications are checked by the college and…

Online applications are checked by the college and sent on to the relevant sanctioning authorities (TAD Project Officer / CEO, Zila Parishad).

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Verified applications are approved online by the sanctioning…

Verified applications are approved online by the sanctioning authorities, while incomplete ones are sent back for correction.

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Once approved, applications go to the district treasury…

Once approved, applications go to the district treasury office for payment.

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The sanctioned money is paid directly into the…

The sanctioned money is paid directly into the student's bank account that is linked with the Bhamashah card.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References