Education Loan Scheme
A scheme named Education Loan Scheme by National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) under the M/o Social Justice and Empowerment provides loans to students from Scheduled Castes who are pursuing full-time professional or technical courses in recognized institutions.
About the Education Loan Scheme Scheme
A scheme named "Education Loan Scheme" by National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) under the M/o Social Justice and Empowerment provides loans to students from Scheduled Castes who are pursuing full-time professional or technical courses in recognized institutions. The objective of the scheme is to extend Education Loans to the students of Backward Classes for pursuing professional/technical education at the graduate and higher levels and for pursuing vocational Courses. All professional and technical courses at the graduate and higher levels are approved by the appropriate authority and vocational courses. Educational Loan shall be provided to eligible students for pursuing regular full time Professional / Technical recognized courses approved by the Government in the following fields in India or abroad :
- Engineering (Diploma/ B.Tech /B.E, M.Tech/M.E.)
- Architecture (B.Arch/M.Arch)
- Medical (MBBS/MD/MS)
- Biotechnology/Microbiology/Clinical Technology (Diploma/Degree)
- Pharmacy (B.Pharma/M.Pharma)
- Dental (BDS/MDS)
- Physiotherapy (B.Sc./M.Sc.)
- Pathology (B.Sc/M.Sc.)
- Nursing (B.Sc./M.Sc.)
- Information Technology (BCA/MCA)
- Management (BBA/MBA)
- Hotel Management & Catering Technology (Diploma /Graduation/Post Graduation)
- Law (LLB/LLM)
- Education (CT/NTT/B.Ed/M.Ed)
- Education (CT/NTT/B.Ed/M.Ed)
- Physical Education (C.PEd./B.PEd/ M.PEd)
- Journalism & Mass Communication (Graduation/Post Graduation)
- Geriatric Care (Diploma/Post Graduate Diploma)
- Midwifery (Diploma)
- Laboratory Technician (Diploma)
- Chartered Accountancy (CA)
- Cost Accountancy (ICWA)
- Company Secretaryship (CS)
- Actuarial Sciences (Graduation/ Post Graduation/FIA)
- Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE) and Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication
- Higher education like Doctoral Studies leading to M.Phil/PhD from recognized institutions.
Benefits
- Maximum Loan Limit: Up to ₹30 lakhs (for studies in India) and upto ₹40 lakhs (for studies abroad) or 90% of course fee, whichever is less. 1. Rate of Interest:
- For studies in India, upto ₹30 lakhs or 90% of course fee, whichever is less. The rate of interest for male candidates is 6% whereas for female candidates it is 5.5%. The repayment period must be within 10 years for loan upto Rs.10 lakh.
- For studies abroad, upto ₹40 lakhs, or 90% of course fee, whichever is less. The rate of interest for male candidates is 7% whereas for female candidates it is 6.5%. The repayment period must be within 12 years for loan upto ₹10 lakhs.
The Moratorium Period is 6 months after course completion or getting employment, whichever is earlier in both the cases.
Eligibility Criteria
- The beneficiary (ies) should be from the Scheduled Caste Community.
- Individuals, Partnership Firms, and Co-operative Societies can undertake income-generating activities.
- The annual family income of each member/applicant should not exceed Rs.3.00 lakh.
- Applicants must apply for financial assistance from NSFDC through the concerned State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs)/Channelizing Agencies (CAs).
- Annual family income of the applicants should be within Rs.3.00 lakhs (for both rural and urban areas w.e.f. 08.03.2018) under Credit Based Schemes.
- There is no income criterion under Skill Development Training Programmes.
How to Apply for Education Loan Scheme
Application mode: Online / Offline
- Click on official website to apply for the scheme. 1. Fill the Education Loan Application Form with all the details. 1. Click on Submit.
Exclusions
- The educational loan cannot be provided for the completed course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Education Loan Scheme scheme?
A scheme named "Education Loan Scheme" by National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) under the M/o Social Justice and Empowerment provides loans to students from Scheduled Castes who are pursuing full-time professional or technical co…
Who is eligible for Education Loan Scheme?
The beneficiary (ies) should be from the Scheduled Caste Community. Individuals, Partnership Firms, and Co-operative Societies can undertake income-generating activities. The annual family income of each member/applicant should not exceed Rs.3.00 lakh. Applicants must apply for financial assistance…
What benefits does Education Loan Scheme provide?
Maximum Loan Limit: Up to ₹30 lakhs (for studies in India) and upto ₹40 lakhs (for studies abroad) or 90% of course fee, whichever is less. 1. Rate of Interest: For studies in India, upto ₹30 lakhs or 90% of course fee, whichever is less. The rate of interest for male candidates is 6% whereas for f…
How can I apply for Education Loan Scheme?
Click on official website to apply for the scheme. 1. Fill the Education Loan Application Form with all the details. 1. Click on Submit.
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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