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Jan-Nayak Karpoori Thakur Kalyan Hostel Scheme

JNKTKHS

Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 7 Oct 2026

Jan-Nayak Karpoori Thakur Kalyan Hostel Scheme
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this education scheme

The "Jan-Nayak Karpoori Thakur Kalyan Hostel Scheme" by the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Bihar provides hostel facilities for students near Saharsa District with food grains (9 kg rice, 6 kg wheat) and Rs. 1000/- per month as a grant.

The scheme "Jan-Nayak Karpoori Thakur Kalyan Hostel Scheme" is a Welfare Scheme by the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, the Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Bihar, Patna provides residential facilities to students studying in educational institutions near the Saharsa District Headquarters Hostel. To support hostel residents, students receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat per month under the Chief Minister's Hostel Foodgrain Scheme and Rs. 1000/- per month under the Chief Minister's Hostel Grant Scheme.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameJan-Nayak Karpoori Thakur Kalyan Hostel Scheme (JNKTKHS)
Launched byBC & EBC Welfare Department
Benefit typeComposite (cash plus goods or services)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState ยท Bihar
Official portalstate.bihar.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOffline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No
Age18 to 80 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 18 to 80 years
  • ๐Ÿท๏ธOBC
  • ๐ŸŽ“Students only
  • ๐Ÿ“Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  • 9 kg rice and 6 kg wheat per student per month.
  • Rs. 1000/- monthly grant under the Chief Ministerโ€™s Hostel Grant Scheme.

Who qualifies

  1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Bihar.
  2. The applicant should be studying in the current session in an educational institution nearest to the hostel.
  3. The applicant should belong to the Extremely Backward Class (EBC).
  4. The applicant should be studying in Class 10+2 or higher.

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Registration walkthrough

Offline

Step 1: Collect the prescribed application form for hostel admission for the academic session 2024-25.

Step 2: Submit the completed form to the District Backward & Extremely Backward Class Welfare Office, Saharsa, on any working day before the deadline.

Note: For more details, visit the district website Saharsa.bih.nic.in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Jan-Nayak Karpoori Thakur Kalyan Hostel Scheme?

It is a welfare scheme by the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, providing residential facilities to Extremely Backward Class (EBC) students studying near the Saharsa District Headquarters Hostel.

What benefits do students get under this scheme?

Students receive free residential facilities, 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat per month under the Chief Minister's Hostel Foodgrain Scheme, and Rs. 1000/- per month under the Chief Minister's Hostel Grant Scheme.

Who is eligible to apply for this hostel scheme?

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar, belong to the EBC category, study in an educational institution near the hostel, and be enrolled in Class 10+2 or higher.

What is the process to apply for hostel admission?

Students need to collect the prescribed application form, fill it out with the required details, and submit it to the District Backward & Extremely Backward Class Welfare Office, Saharsa, before the deadline.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants must submit a caste certificate, previous exam marksheet, admission proof from their institution, a bank account copy, and an Aadhaar card copy.

Where should the application form be submitted?

The completed application form should be submitted to the District Backward & Extremely Backward Class Welfare Office, Saharsa, within the given timeline.

Is there a deadline to submit the application?

Yes, applications must be submitted before the deadline mentioned in the official notice. For updates, students should check Saharsa.bih.nic.in or visit the welfare office.

Is there any fee for applying to the hostel?

No, there is no application fee. The entire process is free for eligible students.

Can a student receive other scholarships while availing this scheme?

Yes, but students should confirm with the welfare office, as some scholarships may have restrictions on availing multiple benefits.

Is this hostel facility available for all students?

No, it is only for students from the EBC category in Bihar who meet the eligibility criteria.

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