Educational Study Scheme
Social Justice and Empowerment Department
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Overview
The "Educational Study Scheme" provides financial assistance in the form of loans for self-supporting graduate-level courses in professional fields such as Medical, Dental, Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Architecture, Nursing, Homeopathy, Veterinary, and similar disciplines.
Details
The "Educational Study Scheme" introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, aims to support students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses by providing affordable education loans. The loan is available for courses accredited by the relevant councils and is applicable for students studying within Gujarat as well as in other states/UTs for select higher education institutions like IIM, IIT, NID, NIFT, IRMA, and TISS. The scheme is being implemented by the Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation.
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Benefits
• **Financial Assistance:** A loan of the total tuition fee of the entire course or ₹10,00,000/-, whichever is less, will be provided by the Corporation at a simple interest of 4%.
• **Collateral:**
• For loans of total loan amount of ₹7,50,000/- or less for the entire course, a charge of one and a half times the loan amount will have to be registered on the beneficiary&amp;#39;s own or relative&amp;#39;s property.
• If the total loan amount for the entire course is more than ₹7,50,000/-, the immovable property of oneself or any other relative equal to that total amount will have to be mortgaged in favor of the Corporation.
• **Loan repayment:**
• In case of total loan up to ₹5,00,000/-, the loan amount along with interest will have to be repaid in equal monthly installments over 5 (five) years, 1 year after completion of studies.
• In case of loan of more than ₹5,00,000/-, the loan amount along with interest will have to be repaid in equal monthly installments over 6 (six) years, starting 1 year after completion of studies.
• The loan amount being repaid will be credited first as interest.
• The borrower can repay the loan even before the specified time limit.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be from Gujarat
2. The applicant must belong to the unreserved category.
3. The applicant must have passed Standard 12 with 60% or more from any school in the state of Gujarat.
4. The annual family income limit for state educational loan schemes will remain at ₹6,00,000/- or less.
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6. **Note:**
7. Priority is given to widows and orphans when sanctioning loans under this scheme.
8. The loans of those who drop out mid-studies or fail to obtain a degree within the stipulated time frame will be subject to recovery at once and interest subsidy will not be available.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Go to the Corporation's official website and navigate to the "Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation" section under the Corporation menu.
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Step 1: Go to the Corporation's official website and navigate to the "Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation" section under the Corporation menu.
Step 2: Step 2:Click on "Training Assistance for Competitive Examinations" and then Apply Now.
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Step 2:Click on "Training Assistance for Competitive Examinations" and then Apply Now.
Step 3: Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".
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Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".
Step 4: Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.
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Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.
Step 5: Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".
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Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".
Step 6: Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.
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Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.
Step 7: Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.
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Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.
Step 8: Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.
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Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.
Step 9: Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".
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Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".
Step 10: Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.
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Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.
Required Documents
• School Leaving Certificate (or Birth Certificate)
• Aadhaar Card Copy
• Ration Card Copy
• Residence Proof
• Annual Family Income Certificate
• Non-Reserved Category Certificate
• IT Return
• Class 10th & Class 12th Marksheet Copy (or Diploma Certificate)
• Proof of the period between graduation & application date (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Educational Study Scheme"?
A: The "Educational Study Scheme" is a loan assistance program that provides financial support to students pursuing professional and technical courses by offering loans at a simple interest rate of 4% per annum.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Any student who has passed Class 12 with at least 60% marks from a school in Gujarat, belongs to the unreserved category, has a family income of [?]6.00 lakhs or less, and has secured admission in an accredited professional course is eligible to apply.
Q: What is the maximum loan amount available under this scheme?
A: The maximum loan amount available is the total tuition fee of the entire course or [?]10,00,000/-, whichever is lower.
Q: Which courses are covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme covers professional courses such as Medical, Dental, Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Architecture, Homeopathy, Veterinary, Physiotherapy, and Nursing, among others. General courses like BBA, BCom, BA, and BSc are not covered.
Q: Can students studying outside Gujarat apply for this loan?
A: Students studying outside Gujarat can apply only if they have secured admission in select higher education institutions such as IIM, IIT, NID, NIFT, IRMA, or TISS.
Q: What is the interest rate charged on the loan?
A: The loan is provided at a simple interest rate of 4% per annum.
Q: When does the loan repayment start, and what is the repayment period?
A: The loan repayment starts one year after the completion of the course. Loans up to [?]5,00,000/- must be repaid in equal monthly installments over five years, while loans above [?]5,00,000/- must be repaid over six years.
Q: Can a student repay the loan before the scheduled repayment period?
A: Yes, the borrower can repay the loan before the stipulated period without any penalties.
Q: What happens if a student drops out or fails to complete the degree?
A: If a student drops out or fails to complete the degree within the stipulated time, the entire loan amount must be repaid immediately, and the interest subsidy will not be available.
Q: Are there any special provisions for widows and orphans?
A: Yes, priority is given to widows and orphans when sanctioning loans under this scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be from Gujarat
The applicant must belong to the unreserved category.
The applicant must have passed Standard 12 with 60% or more from any school in the state of Gujarat.
The annual family income limit for state educational loan schemes will remain at ₹6,00,000/- or less.
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**Note:**
Priority is given to widows and orphans when sanctioning loans under this scheme.
The loans of those who drop out mid-studies or fail to obtain a degree within the stipulated time frame will be subject to recovery at once and interest subsidy will not be available.
Benefits
**Financial Assistance:** A loan of the total tuition fee of the entire course or ₹10,00,000/-, whichever is less, will be provided by the Corporation at a simple interest of 4%.
**Collateral:**
For loans of total loan amount of ₹7,50,000/- or less for the entire course, a charge of one and a half times the loan amount will have to be registered on the beneficiary&amp;#39;s own or relative&amp;#39;s property.
If the total loan amount for the entire course is more than ₹7,50,000/-, the immovable property of oneself or any other relative equal to that total amount will have to be mortgaged in favor of the Corporation.
**Loan repayment:**
In case of total loan up to ₹5,00,000/-, the loan amount along with interest will have to be repaid in equal monthly installments over 5 (five) years, 1 year after completion of studies.
In case of loan of more than ₹5,00,000/-, the loan amount along with interest will have to be repaid in equal monthly installments over 6 (six) years, starting 1 year after completion of studies.
The loan amount being repaid will be credited first as interest.
The borrower can repay the loan even before the specified time limit.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | School Leaving Certificate (or Birth Certificate) |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card Copy |
| 3 | Ration Card Copy |
| 4 | Residence Proof |
| 5 | Annual Family Income Certificate |
| 6 | Non-Reserved Category Certificate |
| 7 | IT Return |
| 8 | Class 10th & Class 12th Marksheet Copy (or Diploma Certificate) |
| 9 | Proof of the period between graduation & application date (if applicable) |
How to Apply
Step 1: Go to the Corporation's official website and navigate to the "Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation" section under the Corporation menu.
Online Step 1: Go to the Corporation's official website and navigate to the "Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation" section under the Corporation menu.
Step 2:Click on "Training Assistance for Competitive Examinations" and then Apply Now.
Online Step 2:Click on "Training Assistance for Competitive Examinations" and then Apply Now.
Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".
Online Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".
Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.
Online Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.
Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".
Online Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".
Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.
Online Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.
Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.
Online Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.
Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.
Online Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.
Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".
Online Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".
Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.
Online Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.
Frequently Asked Questions
The "Educational Study Scheme" is a loan assistance program that provides financial support to students pursuing professional and technical courses by offering loans at a simple interest rate of 4% per annum.