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Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students

The scheme provides financial assistance towards hostel rent for Scheduled Tribe students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in government colleges, who are staying in rented accommodation for the purpose of regular studies.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students" was introduced by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to encourage tribal students (both boys and girls) of Rajasthan to pursue higher education in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Under this scheme, hostel rent assistance is provided for a maximum period of five years to Scheduled Tribe students studying in government colleges who reside in rented accommodation for the purpose of regular studies. The scheme is applicable only to students from Scheduled Areas of Rajasthan enrolled in government colleges.

Benefits

> Students receive the following rental assistance as a cash benefit:

Sl. NoLocationDurationRate per month per student (₹)Amount (for 10 months) (₹)1Divisional HeadquartersUp to 10 months50050002District HeadquartersUp to 10 months40040003Other AreasUp to 10 months3003000> Mode of Disbursement:

The amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account linked with the Bhamashah card.

> Validity of Benefit:

Up to a maximum of 5 academic years per student.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Income Tax Non-Assessee Declaration Certificate (certified by a competent authority)
  • Self-Attested Rent Agreement / House Rent Receipt
  • Bhamashah Card/Aadhaar Card
  • Proof of Admission in a Government College

✦ Required ◦ Optional

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