Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme
in Delhi
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Key dates and updates (Delhi)
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Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme in Delhi
Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Delhi.
Apply for Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme in Delhi
Scheme Overview
The Higher Education and Skill Development Guarantee Scheme Government of NCT of Delhi , has envisaged a Higher Education and Skill Development Guarantee Scheme for students who wish to pursue diploma or degree level courses or specified skill development courses in Delhi.
Eligibility Criteria
**Eligibility**
Students who wish to pursue a diploma or degree or specified skill development courses in Delhi and have done their Class-X and Class–XII from Delhi are eligible under this Scheme. For courses for which the qualifying examination is Class-X, students who have done Class-X in Delhi would be eligible under this Scheme. Students who are children of employees of Govt. of NCT of Delhi or Officials/government servants who are posted with the Govt..of NCT of Delhi are also eligible under this scheme.
The student should have secured admission to a higher education course or specified Skill development courses (diploma or degree including bachelor, Master and Doctoral Degrees) in recognized institutions in Delhi through the Entrance Test/ Merit Based Selection process after completion of the Secondary Examination/Senior Secondary Examination/required qualifying examination.
The guarantee would be available for loans for all recognized diploma/degree courses from Government Institutions /Universities and constituent colleges of the University of Delhi. It would also be available for Private/ Self-financed Institutions located in Delhi having NAAC/NBA/SFRC grading. The department will persuade all the Private Institutions to get accreditation from NAAC/NBA. Till such time, grading as given by 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, since this grading is based on the infrastructure, faculty and academic standards of the institutions as also the costs being incurred by it.
It would also be available for Institutions of Technical/Training Skill Development such as courses by World Class Skill Centre or any other technical training/skill development institutions specified by the Government of NCT of Delhi.
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**Courses Eligible for Studies in Delhi**
Approved courses leading to graduate/ post-graduate degrees and PG diplomas conducted by recognized colleges/ universities recognized by UGC/ Government/ AICTE/ AIBMS/ ICMR etc
Courses like ICWA, CA, CFA etc
Courses conducted by IIT, NIFT, NLU, IIFT etc
Regular Degree/Diploma courses like aeronautical, pilot training, shipping, including those run by Polytechnics etc., degree/diploma in nursing, physiotherapy or any other discipline approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation/Shipping/Indian Nursing Council or any other regulatory body as the case may be if the course is pursued in Delhi.
Skill Development Courses as may be specified by Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
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Benefits
**Benefits**
The maximum amount of education loan guaranteed under this scheme is up to ₹ 10 Lakhs Only.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
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| 1 | Aadhaar Card (Student) |
| 2 | Pan Card (Student) |
| 3 | 10th certificate (Passed from Delhi), For courses for which the qualifying examination is class X. |
| 4 | 12th certificate (Passed from Delhi), For courses for which the qualifying examination is class XII. |
| 5 | Employer’s Certificate (Students who are children of employees of Govt. of NCT of Delhi or Officials/government servants who are posted with the Govt. of NCT of Delhi are also eligible under this scheme.) Declaration (With Photo & Signature with Date) |
| 6 | Photograph. |
| 7 | Only the Central /State Govt. Universities /Institutions located outside Delhi, and within India, are covered under this scheme. |
| 8 | Certificate: is mandatory at the time of application/sanction of education loan only for the meritorious students for pursuing a recognized degree or diploma level courses or skill development courses from Central /State Govt. Universities /Institutions l |
| 9 | PAN No: is not mandatory at the time of application/sanction of education loan however, students shall have to furnish details of PAN before releasing the second instalment. |
How to Apply in Delhi
Application Process Students need to visit the official site. At bottom of the page, click on Apply now or access the official site of edistrict. Students have to register himself/herself at the same site. Only online applications will be accepted…
Online — https://higheredn.delhi.gov.in/ Application Process Students need to visit the official site. At bottom of the page, click on Apply now or access the official site of edistrict. Students have to register himself/herself at the same site. Only online applications will be accepted and hard copy of the application filled online along with uploaded documents is required to be submitted to the concerned Bank/Branch. The list of approved member banks of Delhi is available on website of the student loan.
Common questions in Delhi
Who can apply for Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme in Delhi?
Eligible residents of Delhi who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme in Delhi?
Applicants in Delhi typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2015 through 1 January 2015, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students who wish to pursue diploma or degree level courses or specified skill development courses in Delhi and have done their class X and class XII from Delhi. For courses for which the qualifying examination is class X, students who have done class X from Delhi will be eligible under the scheme. Students should be in Govt. Institutions or private self financed Institutions located in Delhi having A or B grading of NAAC and NBA or SFRC grading of A+ or A. and whose fee is regulated by the Govt. Meritorious students for pursuing higher education in Delhi and pursuing recognized degree or diploma level courses or skill development courses from Central /State Govt. Universities /Institutions located outside Delhi, within India.