Sarkari Yojana

Junior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)

Madhya Pradesh

Quick Summary: Madhya Pradesh's Junior Hostel scheme, running since 1st January 1966, gives Scheduled Tribe students of classes 6th to 8th free hostel accommodation and meals. Applications can be made on the MPTAAS portal or offline.

About Junior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)

The Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, started the “Junior Hostel” scheme on 1st January 1966. It gives students in classes 6th to 8th accommodation and mess facilities free of charge.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jan 1966

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Junior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only students from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category…

Only students from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category qualify.

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Applicants have to be natives of Madhya Pradesh

Applicants have to be natives of Madhya Pradesh.

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The scheme is for pupils of class 6th…

The scheme is for pupils of class 6th to 8th.

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The school attended must be a government or…

The school attended must be a government or recognised school.

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The student needs to have cleared the previous…

The student needs to have cleared the previous year's examination.

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

Benefits

Benefits Provided

Junior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Students get Free Accommodation and Mess Facilities in…

Students get Free Accommodation and Mess Facilities in the hostel.

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 passport-size photograph

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The student's Aadhaar card

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Certificate of Madhya Pradesh domicile

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Certificate of caste

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Marksheet or pass certificate of the previous class

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Samagra ID

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Bank Passbook or account details

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Any other documents needed

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

Important Dates

1966-01-01

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Junior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes) through the online application process outlined below.

Registration

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Open the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled…

Open the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System (MPTAAS portal).

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Select "New Beneficiary Profile Registration."

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Enter all the details asked for; fields with…

Enter all the details asked for; fields with * are compulsory. Fill in every necessary item to complete the form.

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Upload the documents required, such as ID proof…

Upload the documents required, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.

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With the form filled in and documents uploaded,…

With the form filled in and documents uploaded, press "Submit".

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A registration number is issued once payment and…

A registration number is issued once payment and submission go through successfully. Login

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Go to the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs &…

Go to the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System (MPTAAS portal).

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Type your user ID, password, and the captcha…

Type your user ID, password, and the captcha code, and press "Login."

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Pick the scheme you want to apply under

Pick the scheme you want to apply under.

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Provide the information requested and upload the documents…

Provide the information requested and upload the documents when prompted.

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Press "Submit Application" to finish

Press "Submit Application" to finish.

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Junior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes) through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, approach the Hostel Superintendent Block…

During office hours, approach the Hostel Superintendent Block Education Officer Principal District Coordinator/Assistant Commissioner and ask the concerned authority for a hard copy of the prescribed application form.

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Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph…

Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

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Hand in the signed form along with the…

Hand in the signed form along with the documents to the authority within the prescribed period (if any).

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Ask the concerned authority for a receipt or…

Ask the concerned authority for a receipt or acknowledgement, making sure it shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: Make sure the application reaches the authority within the prescribed period, if there is one.