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The Government of Karnataka offers a range of hostel facilities aimed at supporting students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and minority communities. These hostels are managed by various departments, including the Social Welfare Department, Backward Classes Welfare Department, and Minority Welfare Department.

Types of Hostels

1. Pre-Matric Hostels

• Eligibility: Students from classes 5 to 10 belonging to SC/ST, OBC, and minority communities.
• Facilities Provided:
  • Free food and accommodation.
  • Provision of textbooks, notebooks, uniforms, and medical facilities.
  • Sports equipment and other necessary amenities.
• Example: In Kodagu District, there are 17 pre-matric hostels catering to SC/ST students.

2. Post-Matric Hostels

• Eligibility: Students pursuing PUC, ITI, degree, postgraduate, and professional courses.
• Facilities Provided:
  • Free lodging and boarding.
  • Access to library facilities.
• Example: Kodagu District has 4 post-matric hostels serving eligible students.

3. Minority Hostels

• Eligibility: Students from minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Parsis.
• Facilities Provided:
  • Boarding facilities at a rate of ₹1,400 per month for 10 months.
  • Free accommodation, uniforms, shoes, socks, textbooks, and stationery.
• Example: In Kodagu District, the Minority Welfare Department provides these facilities to eligible students.

Application Process

• Documents Required:
  • Caste and income certificates.
  • Aadhaar card.
  • Current class certificate or admission receipt.
• Application Submission:
  • Applications are typically submitted online through the State Hostel Portal.
  • For instance, the Department of Minority Welfare invites applications for pre-matric hostel admissions for classes 5 to 10.

📍 Additional Information

• Infrastructure and Maintenance:
  • Hostels are maintained with attention to basic facilities, including cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Regular inspections are conducted to ensure standards are met.
• Meal Provision:
  • The Social Welfare Department provides in-house cooked meals to nearly five lakh students across Karnataka, including those in hostels.