Sarkari Yojana

Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme

Delhi
Quick Summary: Delhi's Higher Education and Skill Development Guarantee Scheme guarantees collateral-free bank education loans of up to ₹10 lakh for eligible students in recognised degree, diploma and skill courses.

About Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme

Through the banking system, the Higher Education and Skill Development Guarantee Scheme backs meritorious students who want to study in Delhi, or who are taking recognised degree, diploma or skill development courses at Central or State Government universities and institutions outside Delhi (within India). Its main goal is to let deserving students get affordable, reasonable bank finance for higher education.

Education loans of up to ₹10 lakh taken by students are covered by a Higher Education and Skill Development Credit Guarantee Fund set up by the Government, which guarantees banks against loan default. No collateral or margin money is asked of students. The scheme is universal and covers every eligible student, whatever their social or economic background.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jan 2015

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Eligibility

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Students seeking a diploma, degree or specified skill…

Students seeking a diploma, degree or specified skill development course in Delhi who completed Class-X and Class-XII in Delhi are covered. Where Class-X is the qualifying examination, completing Class-X in Delhi is enough. Children of employees of the Govt. of NCT of Delhi, and of Officials/government servants posted with the Govt. of NCT of Delhi, are covered as well.

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After passing the Secondary Examination/Senior Secondary Examination/required qualifying…

After passing the Secondary Examination/Senior Secondary Examination/required qualifying examination, the student must have gained admission, through an Entrance Test or Merit Based Selection process, to a higher education course or specified Skill development course (diploma or degree, including bachelor, Master and Doctoral Degrees) at a recognised institution in Delhi.

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Loans for every recognised diploma/degree course at Government…

Loans for every recognised diploma/degree course at Government Institutions/Universities and constituent colleges of the University of Delhi are eligible for the guarantee, as are Private/Self-financed Institutions in Delhi with NAAC/NBA/SFRC grading. The department will urge all Private Institutions to obtain NAAC/NBA accreditation; meanwhile, the grading of the Third State Fee Regulatory Committee (SFRC), set up by the Directorate of Higher Education and Directorate of Training & Technical Education, may be used for Private Institutions, as it reflects infrastructure, faculty, academic standards and costs incurred.

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Technical/Training Skill Development Institutions are also covered, such…

Technical/Training Skill Development Institutions are also covered, such as courses of the World Class Skill Centre or any other technical training/skill development institution specified by the Government of NCT of Delhi. Courses Eligible for Studies in Delhi

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Approved graduate/post-graduate degree and PG diploma courses run…

Approved graduate/post-graduate degree and PG diploma courses run by colleges/universities recognised by UGC/Government/AICTE/AIBMS/ICMR and similar bodies

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Professional courses such as ICWA, CA and CFA

Professional courses such as ICWA, CA and CFA

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Courses offered by IIT, NIFT, NLU, IIFT and…

Courses offered by IIT, NIFT, NLU, IIFT and the like

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Regular Degree/Diploma courses pursued in Delhi in areas…

Regular Degree/Diploma courses pursued in Delhi in areas such as aeronautics, pilot training and shipping, including Polytechnic courses, and degree/diploma courses in nursing, physiotherapy or other disciplines approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation/Shipping/Indian Nursing Council or the relevant regulatory body

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Skill Development Courses that the Govt

Skill Development Courses that the Govt. of NCT of Delhi may specify

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

Benefits Provided

Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Benefits

Benefits

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Education loans are guaranteed up to a…

Education loans are guaranteed up to a ceiling of ₹ 10 Lakhs Only.

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:

List of the required documents

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Student's Aadhaar Card

Student's Aadhaar Card

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Student's Pan Card

Student's Pan Card

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Class 10th certificate (passed in Delhi), for courses…

Class 10th certificate (passed in Delhi), for courses where Class X is the qualifying examination.

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Class 12th certificate (passed in Delhi), for courses…

Class 12th certificate (passed in Delhi), for courses where Class XII is the qualifying examination.

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Employer's Certificate (for children of employees of the…

Employer's Certificate (for children of employees of the Govt. of NCT of Delhi or of Officials/government servants posted with the Govt. of NCT of Delhi, who are also eligible) and a Declaration bearing Photo & Signature with Date

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A photograph

A photograph. Certificate

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Outside Delhi, only Central/State Govt

Outside Delhi, only Central/State Govt. Universities/Institutions within India fall under this scheme.

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Certificate

Certificate: required at the time of applying for or sanctioning the education loan only for meritorious students taking a recognised degree, diploma or skill development course at Central/State Govt. Universities/Institutions located outside Delhi, within India. Note
PAN No: not needed when applying for or getting the education loan sanctioned, but PAN details must be given before the second instalment is released.

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

2015-01-01

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

Application Process

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Students should open the official site

Students should open the official site .

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Scroll to the bottom and choose Apply now…

Scroll to the bottom and choose Apply now or go to the official edistrict site.

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The student must register on that same site

The student must register on that same site.

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Applications are taken online only, and a hard…

Applications are taken online only, and a hard copy of the online form with the uploaded documents must be handed in at the Bank/Branch concerned.

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Delhi's approved member banks are listed on the…

Delhi's approved member banks are listed on the student loan website .

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