New Akanksha Scheme (Higher Education Loan) (GGDC)
in Gujarat
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New Akanksha Scheme (Higher Education Loan) (GGDC) in Gujarat
New Akanksha Scheme (Higher Education Loan) (GGDC) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for New Akanksha Scheme (Higher Education Loan) (GGDC) in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
This scheme provides educational loans of up to ₹15.00 lakh to students belonging to the Rabari and Bharwad castes from socially and educationally backward classes for pursuing higher professional courses such as medical, dental, engineering, pharmacy, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
The applicant should be pursuing higher professional education such as Medical, Dental, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related course.
The applicant should have secured admission in an institution approved by AICTE, UGC, or any recognized university.
The applicant should belong to the Rabari or Bharwad caste from the socially and educationally backward class.
The total annual income of the applicant’s family should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
The applicant’s age should be between 17 and 45 years.
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Benefits
Educational Loan Details:
1. Loan Amount:
Up to ₹15,00,000/-
2. Interest Rate:
3.5% for female students
4% for male students
3. Contribution:
95% contribution from the Corporation/State Government,
5% from the beneficiary
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Number |
| 2 | Ration Number |
| 3 | Voter ID (Voter Identification Number) |
| 4 | Income Certificate |
| 5 | Educational Qualification Certificates (SSC, HSC, Diploma, Degree, Graduation) |
| 6 | University Information |
| 7 | Accreditation Proof (from the authority that accredited the course/institution) |
| 8 | Hostel Details (if applicable) |
| 9 | Admission Fee Details (for the entire course) |
| 10 | Tuition Fee Details |
| 11 | Examination Fee Details |
| 12 | Hostel Fee Details (Boarding and Food Expenses for the entire course) |
| 13 | Estimated Cost of Books, Stationery and Other Materials required for the course |
| 14 | Other Fees Details |
| 15 | Bank Account Details |
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for New Akanksha Scheme (Higher Education Loan) (GGDC) in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for New Akanksha Scheme (Higher Education Loan) (GGDC). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for New Akanksha Scheme (Higher Education Loan) (GGDC) in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
This scheme provides education loans for higher education, specifically for vocational courses like medical, dental, engineering, and pharmacy. <br>