State SchemeVerified for 2026
Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
Applications open in July and close by late November.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
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
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Helpline1800 233 5500, support-digitalgujarat@gujarat.gov.in