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People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata

Education Loan Scheme (NSFDC)

The scheme implemented by the National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India. Under this Scheme, loan is provided for pursuing full-time Professional/Technical courses in recognized institutions as one time assistance.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Education Loan Scheme (NSFDC)
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forInstitutions & infrastructure
TagsEducation Loan, NSFDC, Student, Study In India, Study Abroad, Scheduled Caste

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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