Government Scholarship · Undergraduate

Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers

Q: What courses are eligible for Food Bill Assistance?

Only students pursuing professional undergraduate courses (like Medical, Engineering, BPharm, etc.) are eligible.

Q: What is the monthly allowance amount?

Selected candidates receive ₹1,500 per month for 10 months, totaling ₹15,000 per academic year.

Q: Are students staying in private PG rooms covered?

No, this is strictly for hostellers staying in recognized institutional, college, or community-run hostels.

Developing Castes Welfare & Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat · Gujarat

Annual Award₹15k+

Deadline30 Nov

Scheme Name	Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers
Provided By	Developing Castes Welfare & Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

Apply for Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers in Gujarat. Check eligibility requirements, warden mess certificates, and monthly ₹1,500 allowance details.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹15k+

Provides ₹1,500 per month for 10 months (total ₹15,000 per year) to cover hostel boarding/food bills.

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Food bill cash assistance of ₹1,500 per month for 10 months (via DBT).
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Helps cover hostel accommodation food/mess charges.

Note: Day scholars and private rental stay students are excluded.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Undergraduate
Course / Stream	Medical, Engineering, Professional
Minimum Marks	33%
Income Limit	Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year
Category / Caste	SC, ST, OBC
Domicile State	Gujarat

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓* Hostel Warden Mess Certificate / Food bill receipts
✓* Caste Certificate (Digital SEBC/SC/ST)
✓* Tahsildar/Mamlatdar Income Certificate (< ₹2.5 Lakhs)
✓* College Bonafide and Professional admission proof
✓* Aadhaar Card

Selection Process

Based on SC/ST/SEBC community status, staying in a recognized college/institutional hostel, pursuing professional courses (Medical/Engineering), and meeting income ceilings.

Renewal Policy

Required each academic year by uploading fresh hostel warden mess receipts and college promotion proof on Digital Gujarat.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

1
Mess Bills
Secure a bonafide hosteller mess certificate signed by your hostel warden indicating monthly boarding.
2
Access Digital Gujarat
Go to the portal at [digitalgujarat.gov.in](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in) and log in.
3
Select Service
Click "Request a New Service" -> "Scholarship Services" -> Select "Food Bill Assistance for Hostellers".
4
Attach Warden Certificate
Upload the scanned hosteller certificate, income certificate (< ₹2.5 Lakhs), and college bonafide.
5
Submit
Submit online and follow up with college/hostel authorities for approval.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What courses are eligible for Food Bill Assistance?

Only students pursuing professional undergraduate courses (like Medical, Engineering, BPharm, etc.) are eligible.

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IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. Scholarship details, timelines, and eligibility can change without notice as per the provider's discretion. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee selection. Always verify all information on the official Developing Castes Welfare & Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat website before final submission.