State SchemeVerified for 2026
Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹2,50,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
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.
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