Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme "Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Dept, Government of Puducherry, provides boarding/lodging and hostel facilities to Scheduled Caste students in pursuance of their education and to dissuade dropping of education at school and college level.
What You Get
- Hostel accommodation (boarding and lodging facilities)
- Safe living environment for students during education
- Support to continue school and college education without interruption
- Reduced educational dropout rates through residential support
Who Can Apply
- Age: 5–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Student must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) community
- Currently enrolled in school or college
- Resident of Puducherry
- Pursuing formal education at school or higher secondary level
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. School/College Enrollment Certificate
- 4. Proof of Residency in Puducherry
- 5. Income Certificate
- 6. Bank Account Details
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
- Puducherry
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 5–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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