West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme
The Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal has introduced the Student Credit Card Scheme for the students of West Bengal to enable them to pursue higher education without having any financial constraints.
About the West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme Scheme
This scheme is designed to support the students to pursue secondary, higher secondary, madrasah, undergraduate and post graduate studies including professional degree and other equivalent courses in any School, Madrasah, College, University and other affiliated institutes within and outside India. Students studying in various coaching institutions for appearing in different competitive examinations like Engineering, Medical, Law, IAS, IPS, WBCS etc, can also avail the loan under this scheme.
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Benefits
Points
- The Scheme provides a maximum loan of ₹10,00,000/- at a 4% simple annual interest rate after interest subvention.
- The interest rate for loans up to ₹10,00,000/- is set at the prevailing 3-year MCLR of State Bank of India plus 1%, fixed at the time of sanction.
- Students can access the loan at any point during their course of study.
- Both the student and the parent/legal guardian must co-submit the loan application.
- An agreement between the student, parents/legal guardians, and the bank will formalize the loan terms.
Margin money:
- Up to ₹4,00,000/-: Nil
- Above ₹4,00,000/-: 5%
- Scholarships/assistance ships included
- Paid pro-rata as disbursements are made
Security:
- No unnecessary restrictions or collateral security
- No security/collateral other than co-obligation of parents/legal guardians
- State government to enter separate agreement with banks
Insurance:
- Life cover for student up to loan amount
- Premium paid by student and debited from loan account
Time limits:
- The Higher Education Department and the School Education Department will communicate on loan sanctioning and disbursement process timeline after receiving approval from the competent authority.
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizen & resident of West Bengal for 10 years (self-declaration).
- Applicant should not be aged more than 40 years at application time.
- Applicant should enrolled in higher education programs within or outside the country in schools, madrasahs, colleges, universities, IITs, IIMs, IISc, IIESTs, ISIs, NLUs, AIIMSs, NITs, XLRI, BITS, SPA, NID, IIFTs, ICFAI Business School, etc. or studying in coaching institutes for various competitive exams such as Engineering, Medical, Law, IAS, IPS, WBCS, SSC, etc.
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Note: Students upload progress reports after each semester/year.
How to Apply for West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme
Application mode: Online
- Applicant have to visit the official website and click on "STUDENT CREDIT CARD"1. Now Click on “STUDENT REGISTRATION” option and select the one option from the following
- For institutions in India. - For institutions outside India.
- Provide the require details for online registration process and click on “Submit” button to generate user id and password.
- After completion of the registration process a unique id will be generated.
- Now with the credentials need to log in through clicking on “Student Login” button from the home page
- Here the candidate need to furnish their all details which can be accessed through the “Applicant Dashboard.”
- Personal Details
- Co-Borrower And Present Address Details
- Permanent Address And Course & Income Details
- Bank Details Of Students And Co-Borrower
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme scheme?
This scheme is designed to support the students to pursue secondary, higher secondary, madrasah, undergraduate and post graduate studies including professional degree and other equivalent courses in any School, Madrasah, College, University and other affiliated institutes within…
Who is eligible for West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme?
Indian citizen & resident of West Bengal for 10 years (self-declaration). Applicant should not be aged more than 40 years at application time. Applicant should enrolled in higher education programs within or outside the country in schools, madrasahs, colleges, universities, IITs, IIMs, IISc, II…
What benefits does West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme provide?
Points The Scheme provides a maximum loan of ₹10,00,000/- at a 4% simple annual interest rate after interest subvention. The interest rate for loans up to ₹10,00,000/- is set at the prevailing 3-year MCLR of State Bank of India plus 1%, fixed at the time of sanction. Students can access the loan at…
How can I apply for West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme?
Applicant have to visit the official website and click on "STUDENT CREDIT CARD"1. Now Click on “STUDENT REGISTRATION” option and select the one option from the following For institutions in India. - For institutions outside India. Provide the require details for online registration proces…
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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