Scholarship
Maintenance of Govt Boys and Girls Hostels (SC)(MGBGHSC)
Overview
About MGBGHSC
The Maintenance of Govt Boys and Girls Hostels (SC) scheme is run by the Government of Gujarat's Social Justice and Empowerment Department and administered through its Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, based at Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan in Gandhinagar. The department maintains a network of government boys' and girls' hostels across the state's districts for students from Scheduled Caste communities.
The support is given in kind rather than as a cash transfer. A resident student receives free accommodation together with food and academic facilities, so that the cost of living away from home does not push a student to stop studying after school.
The scheme is meant for Scheduled Caste students who are continuing their education after the SSC (Class 10) stage, covering higher secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate study. Places are limited to the sanctioned capacity of each hostel, and who qualifies follows the department's own criteria.
Sources: myScheme – Maintenance of Govt Boys and Girls Hostels (SC) · Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat – Government Hostels · Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat – Scheduled Caste Welfare (Educational schemes)
Who runs it
Provider
Gujarat State Government
State / UT Government
Social Justice and Empowerment Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Housing & Shelter |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | In Kind |
| 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 must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. | |
| The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat. | |
| The applicant must have passed class 10th (SSC) or higher from GSEB/CBSE.1. The applicant must be enrolled in a regular course in a college within the same district as the hostel. | |
| The boy student's annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000. No income limit for girl students. | |
| The applicant must have scored at least 50% marks in the last annual exam. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Free Accommodation in Government Hostels.
- Free Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Free Educational Facilities such as textbooks and study material.
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
MGBGHSC – 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.