BHU Student Welfare Fund & Meal Subsidy Scheme
Banaras Hindu University · All India
Amount
₹25k+
Deadline
31 Oct
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Offline
Total Awards
800
About the Program
BHU Student Welfare Fund provides interest-free loans and meal subsidies to students experiencing financial hardships.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹25k+
Offers meal subsidies, interest-free education loans, and direct financial aid up to ₹25,000 for students in extreme financial need.
Covers hostel mess subsidies and direct monetary support to cover semester fees.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Graduation, Post-Graduation
- Course / stream: Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Law, Medical
- Minimum marks: 50%
- Income limit: Up to ₹2.0 Lakh/year
- Category: General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
- Domicile: All India
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —Parental Income Certificate
- —BHU Admission Slip
- —Previous academic marksheet
- —Dean recommendation letter
Selection Process
Prioritizes students from marginalized backgrounds, disabled students, and extreme financial distress.
Renewal Policy
Requires annual re-application and maintenance of minimum academic performance.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Offline. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1
Obtain the Student Welfare Fund application form from the Dean of Students' office.
- 2
Submit details of parental income and proof of college enrollment.
- 3
The application is reviewed by a university welfare committee.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
31 October 2026
Applications open during the academic session registration.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Does BHU offer interest-free loans?
Yes, interest-free loan options are available for students from economically weaker sections under university welfare rules.
Who is eligible for the BHU meal subsidy?
Meritorious and poor students residing in university hostels are eligible for hostel mess subsidies.
Is this scholarship open to PG students?
Yes, both UG and PG regular students can apply.
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