Gujarat begins Samras hostel admission process in 12 cities from May 28

Ahmedabad: The process of allotting accommodation in Samras hostels in 12 cities across Gujarat has begun, and interested candidates can apply online from May 28 to June 30.The state govt has established Samras hostels in Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Anand, Himmatnagar, Patan, Bhuj, Modasa and Gandhinagar. These hostels are specifically designed for students belonging to 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 across these hostels, with 7,250 allocated for boys and 6,750 for girls. Students must submit their applications online before 11.59pm 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. 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.