Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls

State Governments and UT Administrations

State Governments and UT Administrations.

Institutions or bodies the Central Government has set…

Institutions or bodies the Central Government has set up as statutory autonomous bodies (e.g., Central Universities, IITs, NITs). Location and Capacity of Hostels built under the Scheme:

When sanctioning hostels, priority goes to

When sanctioning hostels, priority goes to:

Regions/districts not yet covered, and

Regions/districts not yet covered, and

Districts/towns with a large concentration of educational institutions

Districts/towns with a large concentration of educational institutions.

Hostels are built as close to educational institutions…

Hostels are built as close to educational institutions as possible. Eligibility criteria for students admitted to these hostels: Students meeting the following criteria may be allotted hostel seats built under the Scheme:

Students whose caste appears on the Central/State/UT OBC…

Students whose caste appears on the Central/State/UT OBC list, excluding the "creamy layer."

These hostels mainly serve post-matric students, though pre-matric…

These hostels mainly serve post-matric students, though pre-matric students - particularly at the secondary level - may also be housed if seats remain vacant.

All else being equal, preference goes to OBC…

All else being equal, preference goes to OBC students from low-income families.

At least 5% of total seats must be…

At least 5% of total seats must be reserved for students with disabilities.

North Eastern Region

North Eastern Region: ₹3,50,000/- per seat

Himalayan Regions

Himalayan Regions: ₹3,50,000/- per seat

Rest of the country

Rest of the country: ₹3,00,000/- per seat (OR) the concerned State Government's schedule of rates, whichever works out lower. 2. A one-time, non-recurring grant of ₹2,500/- per seat also covers furniture/equipment for the hostels built under the Scheme. 3. The funding pattern, per the guidelines, is:

Hostel construction costs for Boys are split 60:40…

Hostel construction costs for Boys are split 60:40 between the Centre and the State.

For Girls' Hostels, the Centre covers 90% and…

For Girls' Hostels, the Centre covers 90% and the State Government the remaining 10%.

In Union Territories, the Centre covers 100%; in…

In Union Territories, the Centre covers 100%; in North Eastern States and the 3 Himalayan States (Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand), it covers 90%.

For Central Universities/Institutes, the Government of India covers…

For Central Universities/Institutes, the Government of India covers 90% and the institution 10%, for both Boys' and Girls' Hostels.

The grant releases in 3 instalments at a…

The grant releases in 3 instalments at a 50:45:5 ratio, with the final 5% coming only once construction is finished and OBC boys/girls have moved into the rooms. Note: Hostel construction must finish within eighteen months of the work order, or two years from the first Central assistance instalment, whichever comes first - no extension beyond 2 years is permitted under any circumstance. Any cost escalation from project delays falls on the State/Institute. Proposals for the 2nd instalment must reach this Ministry within one year of the 1st instalment's release, once construction has reached roof level.

Documentary proof of land availability, along with the…

Documentary proof of land availability, along with the plot number and area

Site plan

Site plan

A preliminary cost estimate for each proposed hostel…

A preliminary cost estimate for each proposed hostel building, per the State PWD/CPWD rate schedule applicable in that State/UT, signed by an officer at least of Executive Engineer rank

Copy of the latest Annual Report

Copy of the latest Annual Report

A statement of full receipts and expenditure, plus…

A statement of full receipts and expenditure, plus a balance sheet for the last two years, certified by a Chartered Accountant

Any other documents as required

Any other documents as required