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New Akanksha Scheme (Educational Loan) (GNDTDC)

Under the scheme, educational loans of up to ₹10 lakh are provided to students belonging to Nomadic and Denotified Tribes communities for pursuing higher professional and technical education at the graduate and postgraduate levels.

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About This Scheme

The "New Akanksha Scheme (Educational Loan)" is implemented by the Gujarat Nomadic and Denotified Tribes Development Corporation (GNDTDC) under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, educational loans are provided to students belonging to Nomadic and Denotified Tribes communities for pursuing higher professional and technical education at the graduate and postgraduate levels.

Benefits

₹10.0 L

1. Loan Amount: The maximum loan limit for this scheme is up to ₹10,00,000/-.

2. Included Expenses: The loan amount will include the following:

Admission and tuition fees

Expenses for books, uniforms, essential materials, and exam fees

Accommodation and food expenses

Insurance – Policy premium

3. Interest Rate:

4% per annum for male students

3.5% per annum for female students

4. Contribution:

90% contribution from the Central Corporation,

5% from the State Government,

5% from the beneficiary

5. Repayment Period:

The loan will have to be repaid in 60 equal monthly installments including interest.

The loan will be recovered within 6 months of completion of the course or upon getting a job, whichever is earlier.

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Number
  • Ration Number
  • Voter ID (Voter Identification Number)
  • Income Certificate
  • Educational Qualification Certificates (SSC, HSC, Diploma, Degree, Graduation)
  • University Information
  • Accreditation Proof (from the authority that accredited the course/institution)
  • Hostel Details (if applicable)
  • Admission Fee Details (for the entire course)
  • Tuition Fee Details
  • Examination Fee Details
  • Hostel Fee Details (Boarding and Food Expenses for the entire course)
  • Estimated Cost of Books, Stationery and Other Materials required for the course
  • Other Fees Details
  • Bank Account Details

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹10.0 L