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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Boys Residential Hostel Scheme (Classes 1 to 8)

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Published: Oct 2026

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Published by Navin, Editor · First published: 5 Oct 2026

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Boys Residential Hostel Scheme (Classes 1 to 8)
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Published by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · Text from the official listing, not yet reviewed · How we prepare pages

About this education scheme

In Madhya Pradesh, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential School Scheme for Boys (Class 1-8) Introduce by the School Education Department. It aims to ensure primary education and reduce the gender gap in education. Free residence, food, clothing, books, uniforms, and medical care are provided.

The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential School Scheme for Boys (Class 1-8) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2017-18. It targets vulnerable children like orphans, child laborers, street dwellers, and those with single parents, offering them free residential facilities to complete their primary education and reduce the male-female gap in education. The scheme operates in 52 districts with 100-bed hostels. Benefits include free stay, food, medical, books, uniforms, and daily necessities. Application is by approaching the District Project Coordinator/Warden.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose Boys Residential Hostel Scheme (Classes 1 to 8) (NSCBBR)
Launched bySchool Education Department
Benefit typeIn kind (goods, services or support, not cash)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState · Madhya Pradesh
Official portalcmhelpline.mp.gov.in

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOffline
Last dateNot given in the official listing
DBT (direct bank transfer)No
Age5 to 14 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • 👤Male
  • 🎂Age 5 to 14 years
  • 📝Offline

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

What you receive

  1. These hostels admit orphans, homeless children, single parents, destitute child laborers, rag pickers, children living on railway station platforms and bus stands and provide them with residential facilities to complete their primary education.
  2. Provide educational opportunities to children from educationally disadvantaged groups through residential schools.
  3. Bridging the educational gap between boys and girls.
  4. Provide residential school facilities to provide children with primary education.

Who qualifies

  1. Boys who have dropped out of school because a middle school is not available within a 3 km radius or a high school/higher secondary school is not available within a 5 km radius of their village.
  2. Boys who are identified as (Classes 1-8):
    • School Dropouts
    • Out-of-School/Non-enrolled
    • Destitute/Homeless
    • Orphans
    • Single-Parent Children
    • Divyang (Physically disabled/Orthopedically handicapped)
  3. Boys identified as school dropouts and out-of-school shall be admitted to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential Hostel.
  4. Children from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Ashram Schools that are at the primary level may also be admitted to the hostel.
  5. Local resident boys shall not be admitted to the hostel.

Papers to keep ready

  • It should be provided as per the guidelines of the District Project Coordinator's Office/District.

Registration walkthrough

Offline

  • Application Method: To apply, one needs to ensure the child is provided with residential facilities to complete their primary education (कक्षा 1 से 8 तक).
  • Contact/Registration: Contact the District Project Coordinator/Warden
  • Application Fee: There is No application fee
  • Appeal: In case of an appeal, contact the District Project Coordinator's Office/District Education Centre.
  • Time Limit: The process is operational for the Full Year

Frequently asked questions

What is the main objective of the scheme?

The main objective is to provide residential education facilities and opportunities for primary education to vulnerable and deprived boys (Class 1-8) and to reduce the gap between male and female access to education.

Which classes are covered under this scheme?

The scheme covers students from Class 1 to Class 8.

Who is eligible to take admission in these hostels?

Orphans, destitute, child laborers, single-parent children, and street/railway platform/bus stand dwelling children are eligible.

What facilities are provided to the children?

The children receive free residence, food, clothing, books, uniforms, medical care, and daily-use items.

Do local resident children get admission?

No, local resident children are generally not admitted to these hostels.

Is there any fee to apply for this scheme?

No, there is no application fee (

Whom should I contact for admission or registration?

You should contact the District Project Coordinator/Warden.

Is the scheme operational only for a limited period in the year?

No, the scheme is operational for the full year (

Is the benefit of the scheme only for boys?

The scheme mentioned is specifically for Boys and aims to reduce the education gap.

What is the process to appeal a decision?

An appeal can be made to the District Project Coordinator's Office/District Education Centre.

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