Central GovernmentHousing

Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

The Scheme aims at providing hostel facilities to students belonging to socially and educationally backward classes, especially from rural areas, to enable them to pursue secondary and higher education.

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What You Get

  • Construction of separate hostel buildings for OBC boys and girls
  • Provision of safe and secure residential facilities for students
  • Support to pursue secondary and higher education away from home
  • Access to quality accommodation near schools and colleges

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 0–100 years
  • Student must belong to OBC (Other Backward Classes) category
  • Preference given to students from rural areas
  • Open to both boys and girls
  • For students pursuing secondary education and above
  • Hostel facilities available at central universities and recognized institutions

Documents Needed

0/5 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. OBC Certificate
  3. 3. School/College Enrollment Certificate
  4. 4. Address Proof
  5. 5. Family Income Certificate

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category
Housing
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
0–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Official Source

Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

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