The Government of Madhya Pradesh is further enhancing access to education amongst the marginalised communities by providing special welfare programs. A notable scheme is the one that is executed by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, namely, the ‘Hostel Facility to Students who Avail Education in Delhi’.
The scheme is meant to support Scheduled Caste students in Madhya Pradesh undertaking higher education in Delhi by offering them financial aid as well as the hostel related assistance. In case you are planning to study in Delhi and fall in the eligibility bracket, then this is a detailed guide that gives the most up to date information, eligibility, application procedure, documents required and the benefits.
About the Scheme
The intended target of the “Hostel Facility of Students Availing Education in Delhi” is to assist Scheduled Caste students of Madhya Pradesh who have been admitted in recognised universities or colleges in Delhi.
The scheme also guarantees the provision of financial aid to the deserving students in terms of paying the hostel fees, scholarship fees and utility bills. The goal is to lessen the financial pressure on the families and promote higher education among the state scheduled caste students.
The facility is strictly limited to:
- Scheduled Caste students
- Native residents of Madhya Pradesh
- Students enrolled in recognised higher education institutions in Delhi
Key Benefits of the Scheme
Students of higher education eligible in Delhi may obtain the following financial aid:
- Monthly Hostel Rent Support: ₹1,000 per month
- Monthly Scholarship: ₹500 per month
- Water and Electricity Charges: ₹100 per month
- One-Time Admission Grant: ₹2,000 (at the time of admission)
Important Note:
The payments are directly deposited to the bank account of the student.
This is an organized financial aid, which is used by students to pay accommodation and general living costs as they pursue their studies.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply to the scheme, the applicants have to meet the following requirements:
- The candidate should be a native (domicile holder) of Madhya Pradesh.
- The candidate has to be of the Scheduled Caste group.
- The student should be a regular student (not part-time or distance) student.
- The applicant shall be enrolled in:
- Undergraduate (first year or above), or
- Postgraduate, or
- Professional courses
- The institution should be a recognised or government university/college in Delhi.
Students studying in recognised private institutions in Delhi can apply, but the institution must be formally recognised.
Application Process
Mode of Application: Offline
After receiving an admission in a recognised institution in Delhi, students have to go through the offline application process.

Step-by-Step Process:
- Take admission in a recognised university or college in Delhi.
- Obtain the prescribed Form-A application form.
- Submit the completed application through the concerned institution.
- The application must be forwarded to:
- Residential Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi
- Special Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh
Appeal Authority
In case of grievance or appeal, students may contact:
- Residential Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi
- Principal Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Bhopal
Documents Required
The following documents should be submitted by the applicants:
- Passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar card
- Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Caste certificate (Scheduled Caste)
- UG/PG marksheet with minimum 60% marks
- Samagra ID
- Previous class passing marksheet
- Bank account details or copy of bank passbook
- Any additional documents as required by the department
Make sure that documents are good and authenticated by the individual who submits them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Natives of Madhya Pradesh and scheduled caste students enrolled as regular students in recognised institution of higher learning in Delhi are eligible.
What financial support is offered?
Students are given ₹1000 per month as hostel, ₹500 per month as scholarship, ₹100 per month as water and electricity charges and a one-time grant of ₹2000 on admission.
How are payments made?
The funds are just credited into the bank account of the applicant.
Where should students submit their application?
The applications should be done offline by the respective institution and sent to the Residential Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi.
Can students from other states apply?
No. Only the residents of Madhya Pradesh who are native and belong to Scheduled Caste category can avail of it.
Are postgraduate students eligible?
Yes. Undergraduate and postgraduate students, including the students pursuing professional studies, are also eligible provided that other requirements are met.
Is the scheme applicable to part-time courses?
No. The candidate has to be a regular full time student.
How often are the monthly allowances disbursed?
The aid is offered monthly and directly deposited on the bank account of the student with approval.
Can students studying in private institutions in Delhi apply?
Yes, but the institution must be recognised by the government.
Why This Scheme Matters
Investment in higher learning in cities like Delhi is usually accompanied with high accommodation and living costs. With this endeavor, Government of Madhya Pradesh makes sure that financial constraint does not come in way of Scheduled Caste students who wish to pursue their studies in well known institutions in Delhi.
This plan is vital towards fostering social equality, educational inclusion and empowerment over time.
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