Junior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)
✓ Information verified — June 2026Launched on 1st January 1966, the scheme "Junior Hostel" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides free accommodation and mess facilities to students studying in classes 6th to 8th.
What You Get
- Free accommodation in hostel facilities
- Free meals (mess facilities) during the academic year
- Safe and supervised living environment for students
Who Can Apply
- Age: 10–15 years
- Residence: Madhya Pradesh residents only
- Student must belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- Student must be studying in classes 6th to 8th
- Student must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh
- Hostel accommodation is provided during academic year
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Scheduled Tribe Certificate
- 3. School Enrollment Certificate
- 4. Parent/Guardian ID Proof
- 5. Bank Passbook
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Madhya Pradesh
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 10–15 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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