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Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana

Under this scheme, students belonging to minority communities who are studying in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective districts and residing in minority hostels are provided a monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.

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About This Scheme

The "Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana" is a scheme initiated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, students belonging to minority communities who are studying in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective districts and residing in minority hostels are provided a monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-. Additionally, these students receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat every month, while residing in hostels run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.

Benefits

₹1.0K · monthly

Under this scheme, students from minority communities who are studying and residing in hostels run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, will receive the following benefits:

  • A monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.
  • Provision of essential facilities such as cots, mattresses, bed sheets, tables, chairs for studying, as well as cooking utensils and kitchen facilities.
  • Monthly distribution of 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat to each student.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a native of Bihar.

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    The applicant should be a student.

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    The student should belong to a minority community.

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    The student should be enrolled in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective district.

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    The student should be pursuing a course that is recognized by the Government.

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    The student should reside in a hostel operated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, while pursuing their studies.

Required Documents

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    Date of Birth Certificate from Matric (Class Xth) or equivalent Certificate
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    Marksheet of Class Xth
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    Marksheet of the last exam passed
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    Aadhaar card
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    Proof of admission to the /School/College/University/Institution, where the applicant is studying
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    Recommendation letter from the Principal/Head of the Institution where the applicant has taken admission, recommending for admission to the Hostel, in the [prescribed format](https://ekalyan.bih.nic.in/MH_App/Downloads/Forwarding%20Letter%20Format.pdf) 1. Savings Bank Account details with name of the Bank, Name of the applicant in the Bank Account, Account number, IFSC Code.
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    Passport size photo of the candidate
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    Passport size photo of father
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    Passport size photo of visitor(s)
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    Scanned signature of the candidate
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    Caste/Community certificate
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    Address proof
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    Undertaking signed by the Parents/Guardian in the [prescribed format](https://ekalyan.bih.nic.in/MH_App/Downloads/Undertaking.pdf) 1. Any additional documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Registration Process:

Step 1: Go to the E-kalyan Portal.

Step 2: Review the guidelines and select "Create Account."

Step 3: Complete the registration form with all required details (marked with (*)).

Step 4: Click "Register" to finalize the process.

Step 5: You will receive a confirmation message with your User ID and password displayed on the screen.

Apply for Scheme:

Step 1: Login to the E-Kalyan Portal using your User ID and password from registration.

Step 2: Enter your personal, academic, and other relevant details.

Step 3: Choose the district(s) for which you are applying, noting that you can select multiple hostels within that district.

Step 4: Click "Save and Continue" to proceed.

Step 5: Complete the application by uploading all required documents and clicking "Submit."

Note 1: Once submitted, the form cannot be modified.

Note 2: The Minority Welfare Department will seek the student list from the Principal of the minority hostel where the students stay.

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