State SchemeVerified for 2026
Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers Documents Required 2026
Required 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
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for 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.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline1800 233 5500, support-digitalgujarat@gujarat.gov.in