Sarkari Yojana

Arivu Education Loan Scheme

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Karnataka
Quick Summary: Karnataka's Arivu scheme lends religious minority students from families earning up to ₹8,00,000/- between ₹50,000/- and ₹5,00,000/- a year for professional courses, repayable with a 2% service charge after the course.

About Arivu Education Loan Scheme

Introduced by the Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka, and carried out by the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation, the “Arivu Education Loan Scheme” lends money to students taking up professional courses. These include M.B.B.S., M.D., M.S., B.E., B.Tech., M.E., M.Tech., B.D.S., M.D.S., B.Ayush, M.Ayush, M.B.A., M.C.A., L.L.B., B.Arch, M.Arch, B.Sc. in Horticulture, Agriculture, Dairy Technology, Forestry, Veterinary, Animal Sciences, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Fisheries, Sericulture, Home/Community Sciences, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, B.Pharma, M.Pharma, Pharma.D and D.Pharma.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Arivu Education Loan Scheme , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The student must be from a State Religious…

The student must be from a State Religious Minority Community.

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The student must be a permanent resident of…

The student must be a permanent resident of the State.

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Yearly family income must be within ₹8,00,000/-

Yearly family income must be within ₹8,00,000/-.

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

Benefits Provided

Arivu Education Loan Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Loan Amount:

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Loans between ₹50,000/- and ₹5,00,000/- are sanctioned each…

Loans between ₹50,000/- and ₹5,00,000/- are sanctioned each year for the length of the course. Loan Renewal Process:

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For renewal, pay 12% of the loan amount…

For renewal, pay 12% of the loan amount the corporation disbursed in the previous year at the relevant District Office. Loan Repayment:

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Repayment, with a 2% service charge, begins 6…

Repayment, with a 2% service charge, begins 6 months after the course is completed.

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:

Document for Fresh Application

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Two Recent Passport-size Photographs of the Student

Two Recent Passport-size Photographs of the Student.

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The Student's Caste Certificate

The Student's Caste Certificate.

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Certificate of Family Income

Certificate of Family Income.

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Aadhaar Identity Card

Aadhaar Identity Card.

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Admission Letter Issued Through CET

Admission Letter Issued Through CET.

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Admission Letter Issued Through NEET

Admission Letter Issued Through NEET.

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Photocopy of the Student's SSLC/10 th Marks Card

Photocopy of the Student's SSLC/10 th Marks Card.

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The Student's Diploma/PUC Marks Card

The Student's Diploma/PUC Marks Card.

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Indemnity Bond (Available for Download on the KMDC…

Indemnity Bond (Available for Download on the KMDC Website).

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Bank Particulars of the Student's College

Bank Particulars of the Student's College.

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Bonafide/Study Certificate of the Student

Bonafide/Study Certificate of the Student.

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Self-declaration Form of the Student (Available for Download…

Self-declaration Form of the Student (Available for Download on the KMDC Website).

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Self-Declaration Form of the Parents (Available for Download…

Self-Declaration Form of the Parents (Available for Download on the KMDC Website).

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Fee Structure of the College Document for Renewal…

Fee Structure of the College Document for Renewal Loan

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Bonafide/Study Certificate from the college

Bonafide/Study Certificate from the college.

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The College Fee Structure

The College Fee Structure.

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Marks Card of the Year Just Passed

Marks Card of the Year Just Passed.

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Bank Particulars of the College

Bank Particulars of the College.

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Receipt for the Security Deposit Paid (12% of…

Receipt for the Security Deposit Paid (12% of Loan Amount).

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Photocopy of the KEA Admission Order

Photocopy of the KEA Admission Order.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Arivu Education Loan Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Application Process for Fresh Loan:

Step-01: Open the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation official website.

Step-02: Press "Apply Online", type your "Mobile Number" and press "Submit".

Step-03: Key in the "Aadhaar Number", complete the "Captcha" and choose "Next".

Step-04: An OTP is sent to the mobile number linked with the applicant's Aadhaar.

Step-05: Type the "OTP", choose "Continue" and then accept the official notice.

Step-06: Once Aadhaar is verified, enter the "OTP" once more and Submit.

Step-07: Pick the scheme "Sikhligar’s Community Development Scheme" and enter basic details such as father's name, gender and qualification

Step-08: Choose "Next", enter the address details and choose "Next" again.

Step-09: Upload the documents asked for, such as a passport-size photo, educational papers and income certificate.

Step-10: Press "Proceed", then "Submit Application", and note the Application ID generated.

Application Process for Renewal loan:

Step-01: Open the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation official website.

Step-02: Pick the "Arivu Education Loan Scheme" and press "Apply Online."

Step-03: Choose "ARIVU.Renewal", type the mobile number and press "Submit".

Step-04: Personal, address and bank details from the earlier application appear pre-filled, so they need not be entered again.

Step-05: Upload the documents required and submit the application.

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