Operation of SC Senior Hostel
The scheme “Operation of SC Senior Hostel” provides accommodations and a conducive learning environment for Scheduled Caste students. Through this scheme, separate junior, senior, and college hostels with free boarding and lodging facilities are provided to both boys and girls.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Operation of SC Senior Hostel” by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh aims to provide accommodations and a conducive learning environment for Scheduled Caste students. Through this scheme, separate junior, senior, and college hostels with free boarding and lodging facilities are provided to both boys and girls. The applications for this scheme must be submitted within one month after the fixed date for school admissions. The scheme is implemented at the state level through Divisional District Officers.
Benefits
Accommodation
Free boarding facilities
Free lodging facilities
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Junior, senior, and college-level accommodations
Additional Facilities
Sports equipment
Toilet kits
Library facilities
Scholarship (90% paid to joint account of Hostel Superintendent and Mess Secretary, 10% to student’s account)
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
The applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
The applicant must be a regular student of a recognized institution.
There is no income limit for senior hostels.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Head of the Institution and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
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 (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Accommodation
Free boarding facilities
Free lodging facilities
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Junior, senior, and college-level accommodations
Additional Facilities
Sports equipment
Toilet kits
Library facilities
Scholarship (90% paid to joint account of Hostel Superintendent and Mess Secretary, 10% to student's account)
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Head of the Institution and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
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 (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Operation of SC Senior Hostel |
| Short Title | OOSSH |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Housing & Shelter |
| States | Madhya Pradesh |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | SC |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 17 Jun 2026
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
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