GTKDC

Education Loan (GTKDC)

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Nodal department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Students, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes

Tags: Education, Loan, Financial Assistance, Backward Classes, Thakor, Koli, Students, Interest Rate, Income Limit, Age Limit, Online Application, Gujarat

Details

The Education Loan (GTKDC) scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to students belonging to the socially and educationally backward classes, specifically the Thakor and Koli castes. The maximum loan amount available under this scheme is Rs. 15.00 lakhs, with an annual income limit set at Rs. 3.00 lakhs. The scheme offers a lower interest rate of 3.5% for female students and 4% for male students. Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 35 years.

Benefits

  • - Maximum loan limit of Rs. 15.00 lakhs
  • Annual income limit of Rs. 3.00 lakhs
  • Interest rate of 4% for male students and 3.5% for female students
  • Age limit of 17 to 35 years
  • Maximum loan limit of Rs. 15.00 lakhs
  • Annual income limit of Rs. 3.00 lakhs
  • Interest rate of 4% for male students and 3.5% for female students
  • Age limit of 17 to 35 years

Eligibility

Applicants must belong to the socially and educationally backward classes, specifically the Thakor and Koli castes. The annual income limit is Rs. 3.00 lakhs, and applicants must be between 17 to 35 years of age.

Application Process

Online

To apply, visit the online application portal at GTKDC Online. Required documents include:

  • Aadhar Card
  • Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
  • Caste Certificate
  • Identity Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Mark sheets
  • Passport Size Photos
  • Ration Card
  • Receipt of fee paid
  • School Leaving Certificate

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status