Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels

Key facts

Benefit	Lodging, boarding, clothing allowance, conveyance charges
Who	Scheduled Caste students
Income limit	₹75,000
Implemented by	Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Official portal	edistrict.puducherry.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible students in Puducherry.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive free lodging and boarding, a cash allowance for clothing, and conveyance charges for travel six times a year.

Who can apply

Household income ≤ ₹75,000/year
For: student
Category: SC
Resident of Puducherry
poor household
not income tax payer

Applicants must be Scheduled Caste students residing in Puducherry for at least five years. They should come from families with an income not exceeding ₹75,000 and must not have parents or guardians living within 5 km of the hostel.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Visit the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Register for a new membership by filling in the required details.
Log in using your credentials and navigate to the relevant scheme.
Complete the online application form and upload the necessary documents.
Submit the application and note the application number for tracking.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Residence- cum-nativity Certificate
Caste Certificate
Recent Passport-Size Photograph
Aadhaar Card
Bank Passbook
Income Certificate
Attested Copies of Qualifying Certificates in Respect of Exam Passed
Birth Certificate
Bonafide Certificate
Recommendation From the Previous Hostel Warden
Transfer Certificate

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all mandatory documents are submitted and correctly filled in the application form.
Payment not received	Check the application status using the application number provided after submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the hostel scheme?

The scheme aims to provide lodging and boarding to Scheduled Caste students, encouraging them to continue their education and reduce dropout rates.

What benefits do students receive under this scheme?

Students receive free lodging, boarding, a cash allowance for clothing, and conveyance charges for travel throughout the year.

What documents are required for application?

Applicants need to submit a residence certificate, caste certificate, Aadhaar card, bank passbook, income certificate, and other educational documents.

Can students from Other Economically Backward Classes apply?

Yes, they can apply if their parent or guardian's income does not exceed ₹75,000 and they meet the residency requirements.

How long must a student have resided in Puducherry to be eligible?

Students must have been residents of Puducherry for at least five years to qualify for the scheme.

What is the income limit for eligibility?

The income limit for applicants from Other Economically Backward Classes is ₹75,000.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.