Scholarship
Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students(HRASFTS)
Overview
About HRASFTS
The Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students is a Rajasthan state scheme administered by the Tribal Area Development Department. It offers financial assistance towards hostel rent for Scheduled Tribe students who stay in rented accommodation away from home so they can attend college regularly.
The support is paid as cash. It is meant for ST students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in government colleges of Rajasthan who have taken a room on rent for the purpose of their studies.
The Tribal Area Development Department is the state's nodal body for tribal welfare and runs education support, hostels and related assistance for Scheduled Tribe students across Rajasthan. The rent assistance is paid at Rs 500, Rs 400 or Rs 300 a month depending on whether the college is at a divisional headquarters, a district headquarters or elsewhere, for up to ten months a year and a maximum of five academic years.
Sources: Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students - myScheme (Government of India) · Hostel Directory - Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan
Who runs it
Provider
Rajasthan State Government
State / UT Government
Tribal Area Development Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Housing & Shelter |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be studying regularly a undergraduate or postgraduate course in a government college. | |
| The student should belong to a Scheduled Tribe community residing in the Scheduled Areas of Rajasthan. | |
| The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan. | |
| The applicant should be studying in a government college. | |
| The applicant should not be residing in a government-run hostel. | |
| The applicant's parents/guardian/husband should not be an income tax payer. | |
| The applicant should not have any academic gap (break) after passing the last board examination. | |
| The applicant should possess a valid Bhamashah card and an Aadhaar card. |
What you get
Award & 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.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
HRASFTS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.