Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers
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
Provides ₹1,500 per month for 10 months (total ₹15,000 per year) to cover hostel boarding/food bills.
Inclusions
* Food bill cash assistance of ₹1,500 per month for 10 months (via DBT). * Helps cover hostel accommodation food/mess charges.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in Medical, Engineering, Professional. Minimum 33% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Important Note
Day scholars and private rental stay students are excluded.
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.
Application Process
- 1
### Step-by-Step Application Guide
- 2**Mess Bills
** Secure a bonafide hosteller mess certificate signed by your hostel warden indicating monthly boarding.
- 3**Access Digital Gujarat
** Go to the portal at [digitalgujarat.gov.in](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in) and log in.
- 4**Select Service
** Click "Request a New Service" -> "Scholarship Services" -> Select "Food Bill Assistance for Hostellers".
- 5**Attach Warden Certificate
** Upload the scanned hosteller certificate, income certificate (< ₹2.5 Lakhs), and college bonafide.
- 6**Submit
** Submit online and follow up with college/hostel authorities for approval.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
Applications open in July and close by late November.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
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.
Help & Contact Support
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Legal Disclaimer
IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. However, 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.
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