Agricultural Education Loan — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Indian Banks Association), pending official-source verification.

The scheme “Attendance Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students with Disabilities of Rural Areas” was launched by the Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, Government of Punjab. The objective of this scheme is to uplift the status of the girls with disabilities in rural areas & also to make them reliant by paying incentives in the form of Attendance Scholarship to these girls. The scheme encourages the girl students with disabilities in rural areas to conti

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Women & Child Development), pending official-source verification.

The Department of Education introduced a scheme named "Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme". Its aim is to provide financial aid to students to complete their higher education. In this scheme, the students can avail loans of up to ₹4 lakhs at minimal interest rates. They can utilize these funds for financing courses like B.Sc, B.A, B.Tech, or MBBS. This scheme is specifically for all those students who are interested in pursuing higher education but due to lack of financial reso

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Education), pending official-source verification.

"Dr. Ambedakar Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarships for the Other Backward Class (OBC) Students for Studying in India" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to OBC students studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships shall be available fo

Education Loan Interest Subsidy — DRAFT facts sourced from the V1 dataset (ministry: Financial Services), pending official-source verification.

A scheme named "Education Loan Scheme" by National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) under the M/o Social Justice and Empowerment provides loans to students from Scheduled Castes who are pursuing full-time professional or technical courses in recognized institutions. The objective of the scheme is to extend Education Loans to the students of Backward Classes for pursuing professional/technical education at the graduate and higher levels and for purs

Under this scheme of NMDFC, loan is available for job oriented 'technical and professional courses' of durations not exceeding five years. Loan of upto ₹20,00,000/- for domestic courses & ₹30,00,000/- for courses abroad under Credit Line-1 and Credit line -2 is extended to beneficiaries belong to minority communities at 3% p.a. & 8% p.a respectively. Further, concession of 3% is extended to women beneficiaries under Credit Line-2.

The scheme "Education Loan Scheme under NSKFDC" is implemented by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (HSFDC) in collaboration with the National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC). The HSFDC is a Company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 on 02.01.1971. It is a wholly government-owned Corporation with a 51% share of the State Government and a 49% share of the Government of India.

The scheme "Interest Subsidy Scheme on Education Loan" by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide complete financial relief to students through 100% interest subsidy on education loans for the entire moratorium period. This includes the study period and 1 additional year after course completion.

Being implemented since the year 2009, the "Education Loan Scheme" is a scheme by the Leather Industries Development Corporation (LIDCOM), Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, finance of upto ₹ 20,00,000 is provided for post graduate students in the 18-50 years age group from Charmakar Community for studies in India and in abroad. Only the citizens who are a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply to this scheme. This is a Central Government Sche

An Education Loan (EL) scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme aims to provide education loans to the students from the community of safai karamcharis\manual scavengers & their dependents for pursuing higher education.

The scheme “Maulana Azad Education Finance Foundation Scheme” was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide interest-free loans to students from minority communities for pursuing higher education in India and abroad.

The "NDRI Institute Scholarship for M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes" is implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to provide financial assistance to Indian students admitted to Master's and Doctoral programmes at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI). The scholarship is available only to students who do not receive any other financial assistance or scholarship from any source. Financial support is provided

The National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) Scholarship Component has been launched by the Office of Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, running from 2021-22 to 2025-26. It aims to bolster India's handloom sector and improve the lives of handloom weavers. It particularly targets the children of these weavers, offering financial assistance of up to ₹2,00,000/- annually. This support covers tuition, admission, and examination fees at recognised

A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for regular, full-time students from Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans; to obtain higher education viz., Master degree or Ph.D courses by studying abroad in Institutions/Universities accredited by the Government/authorized body of that country in any field of study.

National Scholarship Portal — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Ministry of Education), pending official-source verification.

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Ministry of Education), pending official-source verification.

National Scholarship Portal - Post-Matric Scholarship — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Education), pending official-source verification.

National Scholarship Portal - Pre-Matric Scholarship — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Education), pending official-source verification.

The "New Akanksha Scheme (Higher Educational Loan)" is implemented by the Gujarat Gopalak Development Corporation (GGDC) under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, educational loans of up to ₹15 lakh are provided 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.

The “Nishadraj Scholarship Scheme” was launched by the Fisheries Welfare and Fisheries Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to support the higher education of children belonging to fisher families working in the Federation reservoirs. Under this scheme, scholarships for technical and non-technical courses are provided to meritorious students from fisher households to help them continue professional and academic studies.

The “PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students” is a sub-scheme under the umbrella scheme namely “PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India for OBCs and Others (PM-YASASVI)”. This scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India to provide educational assistance to the students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs

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The scheme "Post Matric Scholarship Students With Disabilities" has been launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for students with disabilities pursuing a post-matric qualification from UGC/AICTE recognized universities, i.e. students of Class 11th, Class 12th, including Polytechnics, Post-Matriculation Diploma/Certificates and Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in India and Master’s Degree/Diploma. The students

The scheme "Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for Studying in India" by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India aims to provide financial assistance to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) students studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. Through this scheme, academic allowance and t

The scheme Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of SC students in higher education, especially those from the poorest households, by providing financial assistance at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to help them continue and complete their education.

Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Adolescent Girls (Sabla) — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development / Women & Child Development), pending official-source verification.

A scholarship scheme by the Industries and Commerce Dept., Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir to provide financial support to the children of Artisans/Weavers of Handicrafts and Handloom Depts. in completion of education. The scholarship shall be provided to a maximum of two children of Weaver/Artisan. The payment shall be made on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student. ₹1500 per year up to primary education; ₹ 2000 per year for Classes 6th to 10th; ₹ 3000 per year for Classes

Scheme for Construction of Girls Hostel — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Education), pending official-source verification.

The scheme “Scheme for Grant of Additional Scholarship to the Students of Other Backward Classes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, for Pursuing Higher Studies Anywhere in India after Secondary Level (Except Class XI & XII)” was started by the Department of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The objective of the scheme is to provide additional financial assistance (Scholarship) to the OBC students belonging to the non-creamy layer of Andaman & Nicoba

The "Scheme for the Award of Scholarship for the Under Graduate Meritorious Students of Various Faculties of Junagadh Agricultural University" launched by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide monthly financial assistance to eligible Under Graduate students at Junagadh Agricultural University. The objective is to attract bright rural students to seek admission in all the faculties, and after completion of their studies, they can

The Student READY (Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojana) programme, implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, aims to provide undergraduate students with rural entrepreneurship awareness, hands-on experience in real-life agricultural settings, and practical exposure to agriculture and allied sciences.

The Scheme “Tagore National Scholarship for Cultural Research” has been introduced to invigorate and revitalize the various institutions under the Ministry of Culture (MoC) and other identified cultural institutions in the country, by encouraging scholars/academicians to affiliate themselves with these institutions to work on projects of mutual interest.

Vidya Lakshmi — single-window portal for higher-education loans across banks. DRAFT indicative facts, pending official-source verification.

The scheme "Vocational Education and Training Loan Scheme" implemented by the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, provides financial assistance to eligible youth of the target group of NSKFDC for pursuing vocational education and training courses. It aims to improve skills, employability, and self-reliance among beneficiaries. Financial support is available for courses run or supported by Govern