Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana

Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana gives minority community students in Bihar a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 along with food grains while they stay in government-run minority hostels. The scheme supports the education of eligible students by covering their living costs in recognized institutions, so they can focus on their studies without money worries.

Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana - Introduction

Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana is a state scheme run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Students from minority communities who study in a recognized school, college, university, or technical institution in Bihar and live in a hostel run by the Minority Welfare Department can get this support. The hostel admission portal on the official e-Kalyan website is open for the current session, so eligible students can apply online.

Apart from the monthly cash stipend, students also get food grains every month. These benefits help students meet their daily needs while they live in hostels managed by the Minority Welfare Department.

Key Information

Benefits

Students staying in hostels run by the Minority Welfare Department of Bihar get a supportive place to live and study under this scheme. Here is what they receive:

Eligibility

To get the benefit of Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana, a student should meet these criteria:

1. Must belong to a minority community recognized by the Government of India, such as Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi.
2. Must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
3. Must be enrolled in a Government-recognized school, college, university, or technical institution in the district for which the application is made.
4. Must be staying in a hostel run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.
5. Must not have received similar hostel support in the previous year.

Application Process

Students should apply online through the official e-Kalyan Portal of the Minority Welfare Department. The steps for the online application are given below.

STEP 1 - Go to the official e-Kalyan Portal at ekalyan.bihar.gov.in and click on the hostel admission option. Select Create Account, fill in the required details, and finish the registration to get a User ID and password.

STEP 2 - Login to the account on the e-Kalyan Portal, enter personal and academic details, choose the district and hostel, and upload all required documents. Make sure every detail is correct before submitting, because the application cannot be changed later. Save the reference number after submission.

STEP 3 - Keep the application number safe and check the status regularly. For any help, contact the District Minority Welfare Officer (DMWO) or call the helpline at 1800 345 6123. For technical support, mail min-welfare-bih@nic.in.

Documents

Keep these documents ready while filling the application:

1. Class X (Matric) Date of Birth Certificate
2. Class X Marksheet and marksheet of the last exam passed
3. Aadhaar Card
4. Proof of admission to the current institution
5. Recommendation letter from the Principal in the prescribed format
6. Savings Bank Account details with the account number and IFSC code
7. Passport size photos of the student, father, and visitor(s)
8. Scanned copy of the signature
9. Caste or Community certificate
10. Address proof
11. Undertaking signed by the parents in the prescribed format

References

For more details, students can visit the following official links:

• Official e-Kalyan Portal
• Scheme Details on e-Kalyan
• Scheme Details Handbook

FAQ's

Who is eligible to apply for Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana?

Students who belong to recognized minority communities, live in Bihar, and stay in hostels run by the Minority Welfare Department while attending recognized institutions are eligible.

What financial support does this scheme provide?

Students get a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 to help with their educational and living expenses.

What food and facilities do students get in the hostel?

Students get 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat monthly, along with basic amenities like a cot, mattress, bed sheets, study desk, chair, and kitchen tools.

Where should I apply?

Applications are submitted online through the official e-Kalyan Portal.

Which minority groups are covered?

Communities recognized by the Government of India as minorities, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis, are covered.

How is the stipend sent to me?

The government transfers the stipend directly into the registered bank account of the student every month.