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Senior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)

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Launched on 1st January 1966, the scheme “Senior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)” by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides free accommodation and mess facilities to students from studying in Class 9th to 12th in a government/recognized school.

About This Scheme

Launched on 1st January 1966, the scheme “Senior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)” by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides free accommodation and mess facilities to students from studying in Class 9th to 12th in a government/recognized school.

Benefits

Free Accommodation and Mess Facilities.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.

The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.

The applicant should be a student of class 9th to 12th.

The applicant should be studying in a government or recognized school.

The applicant should have passed the previous year’s examination.

Application Process

Apply Online

Registration

Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System

MPTAAS portal.

Step 2: Click on “New Beneficiary Profile

Registration

.”

Step 3: Fill in all the required details. Fields marked with * are mandatory. Complete the form by entering all necessary information.

Step 4: Upload all required documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.

Step 5: After completing the form and uploading the documents, click “Submit”.

Step 6: After successful payment and submission, you will receive a registration number.

Login

Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System

MPTAAS portal.

Step 2: Enter your user ID, password, and captcha code, then click “Login.”

Step 3: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.

Step 4: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.

Step 5: Finally, click on “Submit Application” to complete the process.

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Benefits

Free Accommodation and Mess Facilities.

Application Process

Apply Online
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.

Step 2: Click on "New Beneficiary Profile Registration
."
Step 3: Fill in all the required details. Fields marked with * are mandatory. Complete the form by entering all necessary information.
Step 4: Upload all required documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.
Step 5: After completing the form and uploading the documents, click "Submit".
Step 6: After successful payment and submission, you will receive a registration number.

Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.

Step 2: Enter your user ID, password, and captcha code, then click "Login."
Step 3: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.
Step 4: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
Step 5: Finally, click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Official Links

Scheme Details

Full NameSenior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)
Short TitleSHST
LevelState
Scheme ForIndividual
MinistryMinistry Of Tribal Affairs
CategoriesEducation & Learning
StatesMadhya Pradesh
GenderAll
Caste/CategorySC, ST
AreaBoth
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