Scholarship
Hostel Scheme for Disabled Students(HSDS)
Overview
About HSDS
The Hostel Scheme for Disabled Students is a Madhya Pradesh state scheme run by the state's Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. It helps students with disabilities who need a place to stay in order to continue their education past secondary school.
The scheme is meant for students entering class 11 and above who attend on a regular basis. Where a school or college has hostel facilities, an eligible student can be accommodated there; where no hostel is available, the scheme gives cash assistance towards renting a private room near the institution, with additional support for utility charges.
Applications are made to the District Officer, Social Justice, in the applicant's district, who approves the rent amount payable to students in privately rented accommodation. The scheme is open to residents of Madhya Pradesh who are certified as persons with disabilities and are studying in class 11 or above.
Sources: myScheme – Hostel Scheme for Disabled Students · National Government Services Portal – Housing Scheme for Disabled Students, Madhya Pradesh
Who runs it
Provider
Social Justice And Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh
State / UT Government
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities · Social Justice And Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. | |
| The applicant should be a person with a disability, with a disability percentage of 40 or more. | |
| The applicant should be studying in Class 11 or higher at any recognized government or private educational institution. | |
| The student should be enrolled as a regular student in a minimum two-year diploma course at a Government Higher Secondary School, College, or Polytechnic College. | |
| The annual income of the applicant's parents or guardians must not exceed ₹96,000/-. | |
| Note 1: To avail of student home facilities, there must be at least 5 girls or 5 boys students. | |
| Note 2: Hostels for boys and girls will be in separate buildings. | |
| Note 3: Disability above 40% as defined in Section-2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. | |
| Note 4: Principals of Government/Non-Government Institutions will be competent to grant admission. | |
| Note 5: Students eligible for or already receiving a post-matriculation scholarship, who have an excellent character and are committed to fulfilling the scheme’s requirements, will receive the post-matriculation scholarship at the hostel rate only. | |
| Note 6: The students of the hostel are not eligible for any state scholarship. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Under the scheme, the following benefits are provided to the eligible students who are not getting hostel facility from schools/colleges:
- Rental Assistance: Beneficiaries receive ₹750/- per month for renting a student home, the District Officer or Social Justice will approve. - Utility Support: Students are given ₹1,000/- per month to cover electricity and water charges for the student home. - Rent Approval: The District Collector approves a student home rent of up to ₹1,500/- per month.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Questions
HSDS – 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.