Education Loan Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026A 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.
What You Get
- Loans provided for professional and technical courses
- Covers tuition fees and educational expenses
- Reduces financial burden for SC students pursuing higher education
- Access to formal credit at reasonable terms through a dedicated government institution
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 16–35 years
- Must belong to Scheduled Castes (SC) category
- Must be enrolled in a full-time professional or technical course
- Course must be from a recognized educational institution
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Course should lead to a professional or technical qualification
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. SC Certificate
- 3. Admission Letter
- 4. Income Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Educational Documents
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 16–35 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/elsNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
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