Education Loan by Delhi Government Scheme for Students

Education is the foundation of a nation's progress and development. However, the exorbitant cost of higher education has long been a deterrent for students from economically weaker sections of society. In an effort to make quality education accessible to all, the Delhi Government launched the Higher Education & Skill Development Guarantee Scheme

The flagship scheme launched in September 2015 enables students to avail education loans of up to Rs. 10 lakhs without any collateral or guarantor, making it easier for students to pursue their studies without any financial burden. The loan is available for both full-time and part-time courses and can be availed for a maximum period of 15 years.

The objective of the Delhi Government Education Loan scheme is to provide degree or diploma-level education to students, enhancing their employability. Additionally, the scheme also includes skill development courses, such as engineering, medicine, law, and management, as well as vocational courses such as ITI, polytechnic, and skill development courses, which will enable students to gain practical knowledge and secure jobs more efficiently.

NOTE- There is no security/collateral required to take this Education Loan, only the parents or the guardians must be the co-borrower of the applicant and if the applicant is married, then the joint account holder can either be the spouse or in-laws of the applicant.

To find out if you're eligible for this scheme, read on as we take a closer look at the eligibility criteria for the Delhi Government Education Loan. With the Higher Education & Skill Development Guarantee scheme, the doors to higher education are now open to all deserving students.

• Students must have completed their Class-X and Class-XII education from Delhi.
• Those who have completed their Class-X education in Delhi can also apply for courses where the qualifying examination is Class-X.
• 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.
• After passing the Secondary Examination, Senior Secondary Examination, or other required qualifying examination, applicants must have been admitted to a higher education course or a
• specific skill development course (diploma or degree including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees) in a recognized institution in Delhi through an entrance test or merit-based selection process.
• Private/self-financed institutions located in Delhi having NAAC/NBA/SFRC grading would also be eligible.
• 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 Delhi government are also covered.
• Students who have passed 10th and 12th from Delhi and are pursuing a recognized degree or diploma level courses or skill development courses from Central/State Government universities/institutions located outside Delhi within India are also eligible.
• Other reputed and recognized institutions may be considered based on employability.
• The private institution in which admission has been secured should have NAAC/NBA grading. SFRC grading will also be considered for a limited period until institutions receive NAAC/NBA grading.

NOTE- There is no such age bracket fixed by the government for this Higher Education & Skill Development Guarantee Scheme Education Loan. 

Here's a list of all the eligible courses under the Delhi Government Education Loan that can help you achieve your goals without worrying about the financial burden. The list consists of an ample number of courses from which eligible students can easily choose without compromising.

• All diploma, degree, and postgraduate courses from colleges and educational institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for academic courses and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for technical courses.
• Courses from other premier institutes like Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), National Law Universities (NLUs), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), and more.
• Commerce courses like Chartered Accountancy (CA), Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI), and other professional courses.
• For those aspiring to fly high and dream of becoming a pilot, aeronautical and pilot training courses approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are eligible.
• For those looking to sail the seas and explore the world, shipping courses approved by the Directorate General of Shipping are eligible.
• If you're interested in pursuing a career in nursing, then you can take up courses with accreditation from the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Lastly, for those who wish to develop their skills and take up skill development courses, the state government of Delhi approves the institutes based on their employability criteria.
• However, before sanctioning education loans, banks or educational institutes must verify the certification and necessary approvals of the educational institutions. Also, all institute fees must be regulated by the government to qualify for loans under the Credit Guarantee Project.

To help aspiring students apply for this loan, the Delhi Government has laid out a straightforward application process that can be completed both online and offline. Let's take a closer look at the steps involved in the Delhi Government Education Loan application process.

1. The Delhi Government Education Loan scheme allows you to apply for an educational loan both online and offline.
2. You can apply online via a dedicated web portal set up by the state government, or you can visit a bank branch in person for an offline application.
3. After submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgment from the bank with a unique acknowledgment number.
4. Within 15 days of application submission, the bank will inform you of the acceptance or rejection of your loan application.
5. Loan amounts will be disbursed directly to your educational institution in installments as required.
6. There are no processing charges for educational loans under this scheme.
7. If your loan application is rejected, the bank must report the rejection to the state government's educational governing body before informing you of the reasons for the rejection.
8. All sanctioned loans will be stored in a government database for future reference

• There are no penalties for making loan prepayments, and the repayment moratorium or holiday period is one year in addition to the course length.
• There will be a maximum 2-year grace period offered in the event that the student cannot finish the course within the allotted time frame due to unavoidable circumstances.
• The bank authorities will communicate with the parent or student to determine the best course of action in the event that the student discontinues the course.
• A 1% interest reduction is available to students who repay the interest accrued on their loan balance while enrolled in the program.
• Students can choose a longer tenure of the loan repayment period of up to 15 years after the loan is started to be repaid via EMIs created by the bank.
• For occupations like those of lawyers, doctors, and other professionals, whose wage or income structures at the beginning of the career are on the lower side, the scheme provides for scaling up the EMIs in accordance with the increase in salary. The bank will cancel the loan account once the complete loan amount and accrued interest have been repaid.
• A NOC will be provided to the student as proof of no dues from the financial institution.

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