Sarkari Yojana

Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas

Bihar
Quick Summary: Bihar's BC & EBC Welfare Department runs OBC hostels in all 38 districts, giving resident students ₹1,000/- a month, 15 kg of free food grains monthly, free furnishings and support for competitive exam preparation.

About Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas

Run by the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Bihar, the “Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas” scheme tackles educational backwardness among weaker sections, particularly students from villages. It offers hostel accommodation to Other Backward Class (OBC) students across all 38 districts of the state, with benefits including ₹12,000 a year and 15 kg of free food grains every month.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Aug 2016

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must live in Bihar

Applicants must live in Bihar.

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Applicants must be aged between 11 to 40…

Applicants must be aged between 11 to 40 years.

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Applicants must belong to the Backward Class (BC)…

Applicants must belong to the Backward Class (BC) or Extremely Backward Class (EBC).

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

Benefits Provided

Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A hostel grant of ₹1,000/- a month for…

A hostel grant of ₹1,000/- a month for every student.

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Free food grains of 15 kg every month…

Free food grains of 15 kg every month (9 kg rice + 6 kg wheat).

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Cot, mattress, bedsheet and cooking utensils given free…

Cot, mattress, bedsheet and cooking utensils given free of cost.

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Meals arranged under the superintendent's oversight, with students…

Meals arranged under the superintendent's oversight, with students paying the actual cost of food.

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Depending on funds, hostels may have CCTV, a…

Depending on funds, hostels may have CCTV, a water purifier, TV, Wi-Fi, a computer lab and sports equipment.

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Help with preparing for competitive exams and use…

Help with preparing for competitive exams and use of a library.

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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A recent passport-size photo

A recent passport-size photo

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Any valid identity proof

Any valid identity proof

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Certificate of caste

Certificate of caste

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Bank Passbook or bank account particulars

Bank Passbook or bank account particulars

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Any further documents that may be needed

Any further documents that may be needed

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

2016-08-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas through the offline application process outlined below.

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Approach the college Principal or the university Registrar…

Approach the college Principal or the university Registrar during office hours and ask for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.

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Fill in every compulsory field of the application…

Fill in every compulsory field of the application form (page no.15), paste a passport-sized photograph (signing across if asked) and enclose copies of all required documents (self-attested if needed).

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Hand in the completed and signed form with…

Hand in the completed and signed form with the documents to the authority within the set time limit (if any).

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Collect a receipt or acknowledgement from the receiving…

Collect a receipt or acknowledgement from the receiving authority that shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: Make sure the application reaches within the prescribed time limit, where one applies.

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