The process of allotting accommodation in Samras hostels across 12 cities in Gujarat has commenced, with interested candidates able to submit online applications from May 28 to June 30. The state government has established these hostels in Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Anand, Himmatnagar, Patan, Bhuj, Modasa, and Gandhinagar.
Hostel Details
These hostels are specifically designed for students from scheduled castes (SC), scheduled tribes (ST), socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC), and economically weaker sections (EWS) who are pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or other courses in colleges. A total of around 14,000 spots are available, with 7,250 allocated for boys and 6,750 for girls.
Application Process
Students must submit their applications online before 11:59 pm on June 30. While applying, candidates are required to select categories based on their academic level: Group 1 for non-medical streams, Group 2 for postgraduate courses, and Group 3 for undergraduate courses. Admissions will be granted based on merit, and hostel allocation will be made after June 30 in accordance with students’ preferences.
City-wise Capacity
In Ahmedabad alone, accommodation is available for 2,000 students, equally divided between boys and girls. Similar large capacities exist in cities such as Bhavnagar, Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara. Other locations such as Anand, Jamnagar, Himmatnagar, and Gandhinagar also offer well-structured accommodation facilities, ensuring wider access for students across the state.
