Backward Classes Department, H.D. Kote has invited applications from eligible students for admissions to Pre-metric hostels for boys at Madapura, Saragur, Mullur, Managanahalli, H.D. Kote town and Pre -Metric Hostel for Girls at H.D. Kote town for the year 2019-20. Students studying from class 5 to 10 are eligible to apply. The annual family income of Category 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B should not exceed Rs. 44,500, for Category 1 students Rs. 1 lakh and for Scheduled Caste/Tribe students Rs. 2 lakh. Interested may avail the applications from the respective hostel warden, supervisors or Taluk Backward Classes Welfare Officer and submit the filled application forms by June.10, according to the release.