Sarkari Yojana

6% Interest Subsidy on Loans taken through Banks for Study Abroad

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Tribal Development Department gives ST students a 6% interest subsidy (up to ₹1,50,000 over 3 years) on education loans up to ₹25 lakh for studying abroad.

About 6% Interest Subsidy on Loans taken through Banks for Study Abroad

Gujarat’s Tribal Development Department set up the “6% Interest Subsidy on Loans Taken Through Banks for Study Abroad” to lighten the financial load on Scheduled Tribe students studying overseas. Beneficiaries get an interest subsidy on their education loan, capped at three years’ worth of support.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for 6% Interest Subsidy on Loans taken through Banks for Study Abroad, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must live in a tribal area…

The applicant must live in a tribal area of Gujarat.

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The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe…

The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.

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The applicant must have cleared the Higher Secondary…

The applicant must have cleared the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or an equivalent exam.

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The applicant must have secured admission to a…

The applicant must have secured admission to a recognised foreign university for higher studies.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

6% Interest Subsidy on Loans taken through Banks for Study Abroad provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A 6% annual interest subsidy on bank loans…

A 6% annual interest subsidy on bank loans taken for studying abroad.

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Subsidy capped at ₹1,50,000, spread across 3 years

Subsidy capped at ₹1,50,000, spread across 3 years.

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Applicable to loans up to ₹25,00,000

Applicable to loans up to ₹25,00,000.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A valid Aadhaar identity card

A valid Aadhaar identity card

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A certificate recording date of birth

A certificate recording date of birth

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A certificate for the Professional Course pursued

A certificate for the Professional Course pursued

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An identity card of the applicant

An identity card of the applicant

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Mark sheets from previous examinations

Mark sheets from previous examinations

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A photograph of passport size

A photograph of passport size

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The receipt for fees paid

The receipt for fees paid

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A bank passbook or a cancelled cheque

A bank passbook or a cancelled cheque

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A certificate confirming the applicant's caste

A certificate confirming the applicant's caste

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The letter sanctioning the loan

The letter sanctioning the loan

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A School Leaving Certificate

A School Leaving Certificate

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for 6% Interest Subsidy on Loans taken through Banks for Study Abroad through the offline application process outlined below.

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Applicants should visit, during office hours, the office…

Applicants should visit, during office hours, the office of the Project Administrator, Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Gandhinagar, or any tribal district office, and ask the staff handling applications for a hard copy of the prescribed form.

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Every mandatory field should be completed, and self-attested…

Every mandatory field should be completed, and self-attested copies of the necessary documents attached.

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The signed, completed form along with the documents…

The signed, completed form along with the documents should be handed over to the office of the Tribal District Sponsorship Administrator.

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A receipt or acknowledgment should be obtained from…

A receipt or acknowledgment should be obtained from the office of the Tribal District Sponsorship Administrator, noting the date and time of submission along with a unique identification number, where applicable.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References