Sarkari Yojana

Educational Study Scheme

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Educational Study Scheme lends unreserved-category students up to ₹10,00,000 or the full course tuition, whichever is lower, at 4% simple interest for professional degrees, for families earning up to ₹6,00,000 a year.

About Educational Study Scheme

Gujarat’s Social Justice and Empowerment Department introduced the “Educational Study Scheme” to make undergraduate and postgraduate professional studies more affordable through low-cost education loans. Loans cover courses accredited by the appropriate councils, both for students studying in Gujarat and for those attending select institutions in other states/UTs such as IIM, IIT, NID, NIFT, IRMA, and TISS. Implementation is handled by the Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Gujarat Unreserved Education And Economical Development Corporation

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Educational Study Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must hail from Gujarat

Applicants must hail from Gujarat

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Only candidates from the unreserved category may apply

Only candidates from the unreserved category may apply.

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The applicant should have cleared Standard 12 with…

The applicant should have cleared Standard 12 with at least 60% from a school within Gujarat.

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For state educational loan schemes, the family's annual…

For state educational loan schemes, the family's annual income must not exceed ₹6,00,000/-. Note:

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Widows and orphans receive preference when loans are…

Widows and orphans receive preference when loans are sanctioned.

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If a student abandons the course midway or…

If a student abandons the course midway or does not earn the degree within the set time, the loan becomes recoverable immediately and no interest subsidy will apply.

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

Benefits Provided

Educational Study Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Assistance: The Corporation lends either the full tuition fee for the whole course or ₹10,00,000/-, whichever amount is lower, at 4% simple interest. Collateral:

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Where the loan for the whole course totals…

Where the loan for the whole course totals ₹7,50,000/- or less, a charge equal to one and a half times the loan must be registered on property belonging to the beneficiary or a relative.

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Where the loan for the whole course exceeds…

Where the loan for the whole course exceeds ₹7,50,000/-, immovable property of the borrower or a relative worth the same total must be mortgaged to the Corporation. Loan repayment:

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Loans totalling up to ₹5,00,000/- are repaid with…

Loans totalling up to ₹5,00,000/- are repaid with interest in equal monthly installments spread over 5 (five) years, beginning 1 year after studies end.

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Loans above ₹5,00,000/- are repaid with interest in…

Loans above ₹5,00,000/- are repaid with interest in equal monthly installments spread over 6 (six) years, beginning 1 year after studies end.

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Each repayment is adjusted against interest first

Each repayment is adjusted against interest first.

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Borrowers are free to clear the loan before…

Borrowers are free to clear the loan before the deadline.

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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School Leaving Certificate, or alternatively a Birth Certificate

School Leaving Certificate, or alternatively a Birth Certificate

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Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card

Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card

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Photocopy of the Ration Card

Photocopy of the Ration Card

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Proof of residence

Proof of residence

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Certificate of annual family income

Certificate of annual family income

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Certificate of Non-Reserved Category status

Certificate of Non-Reserved Category status

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Income Tax Return

Income Tax Return

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Photocopies of Class 10th & Class 12th mark…

Photocopies of Class 10th & Class 12th mark sheets (or a Diploma Certificate)

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Evidence covering the gap between graduation & the…

Evidence covering the gap between graduation & the application date (if applicable)

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Educational Study Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process:

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Visit the e-Samaj Kalyan portal and open the…

Visit the e-Samaj Kalyan portal and open the "Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation" section from the Corporation menu.

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Choose "Training Assistance for Competitive Examinations" and select…

Choose "Training Assistance for Competitive Examinations" and select Apply Now.

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Select "New User? Please Register Here"

Select "New User? Please Register Here".

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Fill in the requested details and press Register

Fill in the requested details and press Register. Application Process:

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Type your User ID, Password and the Captcha…

Type your User ID, Password and the Captcha Code, then press "Login".

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Go through the scheme details thoroughly and press…

Go through the scheme details thoroughly and press OK.

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Confirm your permanent address if it is shown…

Confirm your permanent address if it is shown correctly; if not, enter the right address.

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Press Save & Next to continue, then upload…

Press Save & Next to continue, then upload the necessary documents.

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Choose "No, Cancel" to make edits, or "Yes,…

Choose "No, Cancel" to make edits, or "Yes, Submit" if everything is accurate.

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Press Save Application, record the Application Number for…

Press Save Application, record the Application Number for future use, and print a copy using Print Application if needed. Check Application Status: Click here . Post Online Application Procedure: Once the online form is submitted, print it, sign it and send it with all the uploaded documents (certificates, mark sheets and so on) to the relevant Deputy Director (Non-Reserved Category) or the District Social Welfare Officer by courier or post, or deliver it in person. Contact Us: Click here .

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