Situational Analysis of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hostels for College Students: A Special Reference to Ballari District of Karnataka

The availability of adequate facilities for students in SC and ST hostels under social welfare department is one of the key factor that effects on the overall academic performance of students in higher education. The present study assesses students facilities in hostels of SC ST College students of Ballari district. The aim is to reviewing the present status of student hostels in order to improve on students living conditions. The informal discussions were held and data was gathered by the use of questionnaire and data analysis made to get the appropriate results. The research concludes that overcrowding, inadequate spaces, non-availability of recreational spaces and lack of internet services are challenging factors in uplifting the hostels. The study recommends that there should be a periodic evaluation must be done on existing facilities availability in the SC and ST hostels run under the Social welfare department for further improvement wherever necessary.