6% Interest Subsidy on Loans taken through Banks for Study Abroad
The scheme aims to reduce financial stress for ST students pursuing foreign education by providing up to ₹1,50,000 subsidy on interest for 3 years.
The "Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme" was launched by the Department of Personnel, and Reforms, Training, Public Grievances, Government of Sikkim. The scheme aims to provide loans free of interest for the duration of one particular course of study with one one-year moratorium period offered...
The "Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme" was launched by the Department of Personnel, and Reforms, Training, Public Grievances, Government of Sikkim. The scheme aims to provide loans free of interest for the duration of one particular course of study with one one-year moratorium period offered...
- The maximum loan amount is ₹5,00,000/- for full-time professional courses within Sikkim - The loan amount of ₹7,50,000/- for studies in India, and ₹15,00,000/- for studies abroad. **Note:** In case of discontinuity of studies or the loanee dies, the co-applicant shall be liable to refund the entire amount of the loan within a period not exceeding one year.
Step 1: Offline application — step 1
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Sikkim Industrial Development & Investment Corporation and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: Offline application — step 2
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Offline application — step 3
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Sikkim Industrial Development & Investment Corporation.
Step 4: Offline application — step 4
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Sikkim Industrial Development & Investment Corporation to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
Open Official WebsiteThe scheme aims to reduce financial stress for ST students pursuing foreign education by providing up to ₹1,50,000 subsidy on interest for 3 years.
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