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Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas

The Scheme "Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas" under the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Bihar. under this scheme, provied ₹1,000/- per month hostel grant is provided for each student and 15 kg of free food grains per month (9 kg rice + 6 kg wheat).

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Bihar

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- ₹1,000/- per month hostel grant for each student. | - 15 kg of free food grains per month (9 kg rice + 6 kg wheat). | - Free facilities like cot, mattress, bedsheet, and cooking utensils. | - Food arrangements under superintendent's supervision; students bear actual meal costs. | - Hostel facilities may include CCTV, water purifier, TV, Wi-Fi, computer lab, and sports equipment (based on fund availability). | - Support for competitive exam preparation and access to library.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a resident of Bihar.; The applicant’s age should be between 11 to 40 years.; The applicant should belong to the Backward Class (BC) or Extremely Backward Class (EBC).

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What essential items are provided to students in the hostel?

Beds, mattresses, bedsheets, cooking utensils, and other basic furniture are provided by the state government.

Are digital or tech facilities available in the hostel?

Subject to fund availability, facilities like Wi-Fi, TV, computer labs, and CCTV cameras are installed.

What is the Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas Yojana?

It is a hostel scheme for students from Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Extremely Backward Classes (EBC), run by the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Bihar.

Who can avail the benefits of this scheme?

Students belonging to OBC and EBC categories studying in government-approved institutions and residing in rural or backward areas.

What are the key benefits of this hostel scheme?

Free hostel accommodation, ₹1000/month grant, 15 kg food grains per student/month, and access to learning and basic amenities.

Is there any financial aid provided to students under this scheme?

Yes, each student receives ₹1000 per month as a hostel grant.

Are meals cooked and served in the hostel?

Food arrangements are made under the supervision of the superintendent; however, students bear their own meal expenses.

Is there any provision for academic support or exam preparation?

Yes, the hostels provide library facilities and resources to help students prepare for competitive exams.

How many districts in Bihar are covered under this scheme?

The scheme is operational across all 38 districts of Bihar.

Who manages the day-to-day operations of the hostels?

The hostel superintendent is responsible for daily management, under the guidance of a steering committee.

Is this scheme only for boys or also for girls?

The scheme includes both boys’ and girls’ hostels for OBC and EBC students.